Alternate Title

Complete guide to complementary and alternative cancer methods

Corporate Author

American Cancer Society

Editor

Ades, Terri

Russell, Jill

Rovere, Amy

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

American Cancer Society

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

xxiii, 890 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Complementary Therapies

Neoplasms - therapy

Handbooks

ISBN

9780944235713

0944235719

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 A5138 2009

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Corporate Author

Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Canadian Cancer Society

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

32 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies

Integrative Medicine

Acupuncture

Aromatherapy

Imagery (Psychotherapy)

Decision Making

Mind-Body Therapies

Relaxation Therapy

Canadian Cancer Society

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Handout

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 C216c 2009

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Editor

Barraclough, Jennifer

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

xi, 281 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies

ISBN

9780199297559

019929755X

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ266 E575 2007

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Author

Kenner, Dan

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

vii, 185 p. ; 26 cm.

Subjects

Complementary Therapies

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Immunity

Popular Work

ISBN

9781572246744

157224674X

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 K36 2009

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Editor

Micozzi, Marc S

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Springer Publishing Company

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

xxiii, 478 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies - methods

ISBN

978026103055

0826103057

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ266 C736m 2007

Website Notes

This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.

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Author

Lee, Colleen O

Decker, Georgia M

Place of Publication

Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher

Oncology Nursing Society

Hygeia Media

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

iv, 145 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies

Popular Work

Abstract

Table of Contents:

What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.

ISBN

935864173

9781935864172

9781935864394

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 L477c 2012

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.

Author

McKinney, Neil

Place of Publication

[Victoria, BC?]

Publisher

Trafford Publishing

Publication Date

2003

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies

Naturopathy

Popular Work

ISBN

1412004640

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 M158 2003

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Editor

Cohen, Lorenzo

Markman, Maurie

Place of Publication

Totowa, NJ

Publisher

Humana Press

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xiii, 216 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series

Current clinical oncology

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Medical Oncology

Oncology Service, Hospital

Cancer Care Facilities

Complementary Therapies

ISBN

9781588298690

1588298698

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ266 I62c 2008

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Alternate Title

BCCA annual cancer conference

BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum

Author

Balneaves, Lynda

Truant, Tracy

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2008 November 20-22 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

90 minutes

Series

BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2008 v.4

BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies

Decision Making

BC Cancer Agency

Popular Work

Abstract

Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 17684 (QZ200 B366 2008)

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 B366a 2008 v.4

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Author

Cabrera, Chanchal

Place of Publication

North Adams, MA

Publisher

Storey Publishing

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

iv, 572 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Plants, Medicinal

Complementary Therapies

Holistic Health

Popular Work

ISBN

9781635863734

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C117 2023

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Author

Gordon, James S

Curtin, Sharon

Place of Publication

Cambridge, Ma.

Publisher

Perseus Publishing

Publication Date

2000

Subjects

Alternative Medicine

Neoplasms - therapy

ISBN

0738202843

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 G663 2000

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Author

Lemole, Gerald M.

Mehta, Pallav K.

McKee, Dwight L.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Rodale

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

xvi, 288 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Survivors

Self-Care

Complementary Therapies

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

ISBN

9781623365028

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 L555 2015

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date

2015

Subjects

Neoplasms - economics

Social Support

Financial Support

Insurance, Disability

Insurance, Health

Insurance Benefits

Employment

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior

Place of Publication

Kelowna, BC

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

17 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms - economics

Social Support

Financial Support

Insurance, Disability

Insurance, Health

Insurance Benefits

Employment

British Columbia

Canada

Popular Work

Abstract

Health care team discussion

Overall outline of content

Dr. Jefferys and patient

Income replacement options (Human Resources Canada)

CPP disability

Prescription coverage

Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance

Health Insurance BC and General Medical Costs (premium assistance)

Transportation

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

VC Library Archives

Call Number

QZ200 B365f 2008

Alternate Title

Financial information for cancer patients : accommodation, home, support, transportation

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

27 minutes

Subjects

Neoplasms - economics

Social Support

Financial Support

Insurance, Disability

Insurance, Health

Insurance Benefits

Employment

British Columbia

Canada

Popular Work

Abstract

1. Introduction (1:40 minutes)

Introduction (video) Hosted by Shelley Pennington, BC Cancer Agency

2. I need to stop working? (12:44 minutes)

I need to stop working (video) Hosted by Maureen Parkinson & Douglas Ozier, BC Cancer Agency

3. Accommodation - Home Support - Transportation (5:34 minutes)

Accommodation, Transportation & Homecare (video) Hosted by Amy Lai, BC Cancer Agency

NOTE: Correction to slide "Accommodation, Transportation and Home Care at 1:23 minutes - Canadian Cancer Society phone number is 1-888-939-3333

4. Who covers the costs of healthcare and medical treatment? (3:03 minutes)

Who covers the costs of healthcare services (video) Hosted by Sarah Sample, BC Cancer Agency

5. Chinese version (4:23 minutes)

Chinese version (video) Hosted by Sandy Kwong, BC Cancer Agency

Notes

Note: This DVD must be played on computers. It is not formatted for DVD-players.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

VC Library Archives

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 B365f 2015

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Author

Ladas, Elena

Kelly, Kara M

Place of Publication

Hackensack, NJ

Publisher

World Scientific Publishing

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - complications

Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects

Radiotherapy - adverse effects

Complementary Therapies - methods

Integrative Medicine - methods

Handbooks

Abstract

Table of contents:

The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition -- Reflexology -- Supplements (Nutrition, Herbal) -- Visual Imagery -- Yoga -- Cancer Associated Side Effects -- Anxiety & Stress -- Chemo Brain -- Constipation -- Depression -- Diarrhea -- Dry Mouth -- Fatigue -- Headache -- Hot Flashes -- Immune Suppression -- Insomnia -- Loss of Appetite -- Loss of Libido -- Lymphedema -- Mouth Sores -- Nausea & Vomiting -- Pain -- Peripheral Neuropathy -- Radiation Burns -- Shortness of Breath -- Urinary Retention and Incontinence -- Appendices -- Appendix A Acupressure Point Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix B Anatomical Muscle Reference Model -- Appendix C Reflexology Foot and Hand Reference Charts -- Appendix D Yoga Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix E Glycemic Index -- Appendix F High Fiber Food Sources -- Appendix G Managing Food Portions -- Appendix H References -- Appendix I Resources -- Appendix J Metric Conversion Table.

Notes

Previously catalogued with title, Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical guide for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

ISBN

9789814313230

9789814313247

9789814383967

9814313238

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 L153 2012

Website Notes

Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.

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Author

McKinney, Neil

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Liaison Press

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

491p. ; 26 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies - methods

Naturopathy

Medical Oncology

Integrative Medicine

ISBN

9781894953733

1894953738

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 M153n 2010

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Author

McKinney, Neil

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Liaison Press

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

540 p. ; 26 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies - methods

Naturopathy

Medical Oncology

Integrative Medicine

ISBN

9781894953986

1894953983

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 M153n 2012

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Author

McKinney, Neil

Edition

4th ed.

Place of Publication

Victoria, BC

Publisher

Liaison Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

601 p. : ill. ; 25 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies - methods

Naturopathy

Medical Oncology

Integrative Oncology

Integrative Medicine

ISBN

9781926946153

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ266 M153n 2020

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Author

McKinney, Neil

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

[Victoria, BC?]

Publisher

Liaison Press

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

530 p. ; 26 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Complementary Therapies - methods

Naturopathy

Medical Oncology

Integrative Oncology

Integrative Medicine

ISBN

9781926946023

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 M153n 2016

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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