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BC Cancer Agency Pharmacy practice standards for hazardous drugs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17778
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy , 2008.
Audience
Professional
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Practice Guideline
BC Cancer Agency
Pharmaceutical Services - standards
Handbooks
Abstract
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124700
Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press , c2024. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention provides information on the use of various herbal plants used as anticancer agents. It discusses the traditional system of medicine and focuses on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy with inte…
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Editor
Malviya, Sapna
Malviya, Neelesh
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Florida
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
c2024
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal
Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Chemoprevention
Abstract
"Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention provides information on the use of various herbal plants used as anticancer agents. It discusses the traditional system of medicine and focuses on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy with integrated approaches. Chapters present information on various medicinal plants that covers background and history, ethnomedical considerations, morphology, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties. The book presents a scientific investigation on medicinal plants in managing cancer, reported mechanisms of action as anticancer activity, as well as covering the toxicological aspects of certain plants.
KEY FEATURES:
Details information on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy
Features information on methods of extraction and isolation of various phytoconstituents responsible for anticancer activity
Discusses herbal formulations and alternative approaches used for the management and treatment of cancer
Demonstrates the importance of alternative approaches including yoga, acupuncture, and dietary supplements to be effective in the management of cancer
This book is helpful to botanists, researchers and practitioners in alternative and complementary medicine, and the herbal medicine research community." --publisher
ISBN
9781032170763
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Therapeutic Approaches in Cancer Treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124717
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , c2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"This comprehensive book provides an overview of cancer therapeutics and covers different innovative treatment approaches for cancer. The initial chapter gives a detailed overview on cancer progression and disease diagnostics. The following chapters focus on different cancer treatment approaches, s…
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Editor
Qazi, Asma Saleem
Tariq, Kanwal
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
c2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Therapeutics
Drug Therapy
Hormones
Radiotherapy
Immunotherapy
Nutrition Assessment
Antineoplastic Agents
Pharmacogenomic Variants
Abstract
"This comprehensive book provides an overview of cancer therapeutics and covers different innovative treatment approaches for cancer. The initial chapter gives a detailed overview on cancer progression and disease diagnostics. The following chapters focus on different cancer treatment approaches, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, nutritional assessments, targeted therapy and Nano therapeutics. It also highlights the importance of cancer genomics, disease advancement, personalized medicine and psychological support for cancer patients. Emphasis is also given to the many challenges in the area of designing cancer treatment and designing clinical trials. The complete book also presents cancer management with different cancer treatment modalities, including pharmacogenomics and drug reactions. This is a unique and comprehensive piece of work that not only highlights the disease treatment modalities but also focuses on many challenges in the area of designing cancer treatment and even in designing clinical trials.
The contributing authors are experts in this field of cancer treatment. By familiarizing readers with the latest developments in this complex field, the book offers a valuable resource for clinicians. Researchers and medical students will also benefit from this comprehensive text." --publisher
ISBN
9783031271557
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BC Cancer-network computers. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
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Regional Pharmacy Services : parenteral drug therapy manual : Vancouver acute HSDA

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18303
Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: Vancouver General Hospital. Pharmacy Department , 2012-.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV38 V223 2012
How to access the PDTM on VCH/PHC May 2008 version 1; Policies; Monographs; Appendices
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Alternate Title
Parenteral drug therapy manual : Vancouver Acute Health Service Delivery Area : part of Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services
BC Cancer Agency Parenteral drug monograph : administration approval
PDTM
Corporate Author
Vancouver Coastal Health
Providence Health Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver General Hospital. Pharmacy Department
Publication Date
2012-
Subjects
Infusions, Parenteral
Drug Therapy
Pharmaceutical Services
Hospitals - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
BC Cancer Agency
Handbooks
Abstract
How to access the PDTM on VCH/PHC May 2008 version 1
Policies
Monographs
Appendices
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Looseleaf
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
QV38 V223 2012
Website Notes
Vancouver Coastal Health intranet
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Physicians' cancer chemotherapy drug manual 2023

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125034
Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC , 2023. 23rd ed.
Audience
Professional
"Completely revised and updated for 2023, the Physicians' Cancer Chemotherapy Drug Manual is an up-to-date guide to the latest information on standard therapy and recent advances in the field. Written by world-class experts in clinical cancer therapeutics, this essential reference provides a comple…
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Editor
Chu, Edward
DeVita, Vincent T., Jr.
Edition
23rd ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Publication Date
2023
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Handbook
Abstract
"Completely revised and updated for 2023, the Physicians' Cancer Chemotherapy Drug Manual is an up-to-date guide to the latest information on standard therapy and recent advances in the field. Written by world-class experts in clinical cancer therapeutics, this essential reference provides a complete, easy-to-use catalogue of over 100 drugs and commonly used drug regimens-both on- and off-label-for the treatment of all the major cancers." -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
1284272737
9781284272734
9781284272741
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Understanding drugs : cancer treatment drugs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113596
Hecht, Alan. New York, NY: Chelsea House Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Hecht, Alan
Editor
Triggle, David J.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
135 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Popular Work
Neoplasms - drug therapy
ISBN
9781438135878
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Coping with chemotherapy : authoritative information and compassionate advice from a chemotherapy survivor

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10056
Bruning, Nancy. New York, NY: Avery , 2002. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 B896 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Bruning, Nancy
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
158333131X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ267 B896 2002

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Lapatinib in HER-2 over-expressing MBC : extending treating options

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19851
Chia, Stephen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 C532l 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Chia, Stephen
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Antibodies, Monoclonal - therapeutic use
Neoplasm Metastasis
Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic
Antineoplastic Agents
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WP870 C532l 2010

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Aseptic and safe preparation of cytotoxic drugs : procedures and checklists

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2043
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 B862a 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Handbooks
ISBN
1896624006
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ267 B862a 1995

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Cancer management in man : biological response modifiers, chemotherapy, antibiotics, hyperthermia, supporting measures

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4463
[Boston, MA]: Kluwer Academic Publishers , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 C218 1989 v10
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Woolley III, Paul V
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Publication Date
1989
Series
Cancer growth and progression 10
Subjects
Biological Response Modifiers
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
ISBN
0898389992
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 C218 1989 v10

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Drugs affecting growth of tumours

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15419
Basel ; Boston: Birkhäuser Verlag , c2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 D794p 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Pinedo, Herbert M
Smorenburg, C. H
Place of Publication
Basel ; Boston
Publisher
Birkhäuser Verlag
Publication Date
c2006
Physical Description
ix, 237 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Series
Milestones in drug therapy
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Neoplasms - drug therapy
ISBN
3764321962 (alk. paper)
9783764321963
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 D794p 2006

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Hematology-oncology therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15422
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division , c2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H487b 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The essential therapy guide to cancer, hematologic disorders and supportive care. Chapters in the Oncology section focus on specific types of cancer and provide essential details on administration, emetogenic potential, toxicity, dose modification, monitoring and efficacy of commonly used and recen…
Editor
Boyiadzis, Michael M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division
Publication Date
c2007
Physical Description
xv, 899 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Hematologic Diseases
Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
Abstract
The essential therapy guide to cancer, hematologic disorders and supportive care. Chapters in the Oncology section focus on specific types of cancer and provide essential details on administration, emetogenic potential, toxicity, dose modification, monitoring and efficacy of commonly used and recently approved chemotherapeutic regimens, drugs and biologic agents. Chapters in the Supportive Care section provide guidance on managing problems such as cancer pain, hospice care and end-of-life issues, and in handling complications including radiation complications and oncologic emergencies. Includes guidelines for cancer screening and information on genetics of common inherited cancer syndromes.
ISBN
9780071434973
0071434976 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 H487b 2007

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Successfully preparing for cancer chemotherapy using your subconscious mind : a guided imagery and subliminal program

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16262
Murray, Steve. Las Vegas, NV: Body & Mind Productions , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M985s 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Murray, Steve
Place of Publication
Las Vegas, NV
Publisher
Body & Mind Productions
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
85 minutes
Subjects
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Techniques
Mental Healing
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Popular Work
ISBN
9780977160983
097716098X
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M985s 2007

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Sensitization of cancer cells for chemo/immuno/radio-therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16444
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 S478 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Bonavida, Benjamin
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xxi, 419 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
Cancer drug discovery and development
Subjects
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Neoplasms - immunology
Drug Resistance
Antineoplastic Agents
Treatment Outcome
ISBN
9781954115299
1934115290
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ267 S478 2008

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Developing siRNA-based anti-neoplastic drugs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16661
MacLachlan, Ian. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2008 v.255
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
MacLachlan, Ian
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 255
Subjects
RNA, Small Interfering
Antineoplastic Agents
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2008 v.255

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New developments in myeloma therapy for the elderly : selected proceedings from the 50th annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology, volume 3, December 2008

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18144
Reece, Donna E. [Toronto, ON]: Kaleidoscope Strategic , 2008. rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH540 C641 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Clinical symposia report : a Canadian perspective : new developments in myeloma therapy for the elderly
Author
Reece, Donna E
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Kaleidoscope Strategic
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
77 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Multiple Myeloma - therapy
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Antineoplastic Agents
Aged
Abstract
Clinical symposia report : a Canadian perspective : new developments in myeloma therapy for the elderly
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WH540 C641 2008

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Development of hypoxia activated DNA repair inhibitors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18442
Lindquist, Kirstin Elizabeth. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 2009 L747
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Lindquist, Kirstin Elizabeth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiii, 75 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Antibody-Dependent Cell Cytotoxicity
Cell Hypoxia - radiation effects
Cells - radiation effects
Protein Kinase Inhibitors
Prodrugs
Antineoplastic Agents
Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
LE3 2009 L747

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100 questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18872
Kelvin, Joanne Frankel, Tyson, Leslie B. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K29 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects
Author
Kelvin, Joanne Frankel
Tyson, Leslie B
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
v, 238 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763777609
0763777609
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 K29 2010
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Coping with chemotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19287
Priestman, Terry. London, UK: Sheldon Press , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 P9492 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Priestman, Terry
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Sheldon Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xii, 113 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
Overcoming common problems
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781847090805
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ267 P9492 2009

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2011 oncology nursing drug handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19524
Wilkes, Gail M, Burke, Margaret Barton. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning , 2011. completely rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 W683 2011
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
Oncology nursing drug handbook
Author
Wilkes, Gail M
Burke, Margaret Barton
Edition
completely rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxiv, 1368 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - nursing
Antineoplastic Agents
Oncology Nursing
Nurses' Instruction
Handbooks
ISBN
9781449600136
ISSN
1536-0024
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WY156 W683 2011

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