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Dictionary of medical acronyms and abbreviations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1683
Philadelphia, PA: Hanley & Belfus, Inc. , 2001. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 13 J11 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Jablonski, Stanley
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Hanley & Belfus, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Medicine - abbreviations
Medicine - dictionaries
ISBN
1560534605
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library REF
Call Number
W 13 J11 2001

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Taber's cyclopedic medical dictionary

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5183
Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company , 2001. 19th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 13 T113 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Taber, Clarence Wilbur
Edition
19th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Medicine - dictionaries
ISBN
0803606540
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library REF
Call Number
W 13 T113 2001

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Stedman's abbrev. : abbreviations, acronyms and symbols

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13390
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2003. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 13 S8119 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Stedman's abbreviations, acronyms and symbols
Corporate Author
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Abbreviations - dictionaries
Medicine - dictionaries
ISBN
0781744032
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library REF
Call Number
W 13 S8119 2003

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Modern oncology : an A-Z of key topics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8275
Munro, Alastair. London, U.K.: Greenwich Medical Media Limited , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ13 M968 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Munro, Alastair
Place of Publication
London, U.K.
Publisher
Greenwich Medical Media Limited
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Neoplasms - dictionaries
Medical Oncology - dictionaries
Medicine - dictionaries
ISBN
1900151111
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library REF
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ13 M968 2001

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Brain tumor dictionary

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21512
American Brain Tumor Association. Des Plaines, IL: American Brain Tumor Association , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B8141 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Brain Tumor Association
Place of Publication
Des Plaines, IL
Publisher
American Brain Tumor Association
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
134 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Dictionary
Popular Work
ISBN
094409385X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WL358 B8141 2010
Read Online
http://www.abta.org/brain-tumor-information/dictionary-terms/

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Perfect health : the complete mind, body guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14607
Chopra, Deepak. New York, NY: Harmony Books , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W61 C549p 1991
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Chopra, Deepak
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harmony Books
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
vi, 327 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Medicine, Ayurvedic
Preventive Medicine
Psychosomatic Medicine
Health Promotion - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9780517584217
0517571951
0517584212 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W61 C549p 1991

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Wants, wishes, and wills : a medical and legal guide to protecting yourself and your family in sickness and in health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16235
Whitman, Wynne A, Glisson, Shawn D. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Financial Times Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 W579 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Whitman, Wynne A
Glisson, Shawn D
Place of Publication
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Publisher
Financial Times Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxviii, 302 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Physician-Patient Relations
Patient Participation
Health Behavior
Advance Care Planning
Decision Making
Living Wills
Terminally Ill
Popular Work
ISBN
9780131568933
0131568981
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 W579 2007

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Cancerland : a medical memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121357
Scadden, David, D'Antonio, Michael. New York, NY: Thomas Dunne Books | St. Martin's Press , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ21 S277 2018
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
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Author
Scadden, David
D'Antonio, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books
St. Martin's Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
308 p., 8 unnumbered pages of plates : ill.(chiefly color), portraits ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Oncologists
Neoplasms - therapy
Stem Cell Research
United States
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781250092755
9781250092779
1250092752
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ21 S277 2018

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120237
Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2007. Canadian 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT500 L785 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Lorig, Kate
McGowan, Patrick
LaBossiere Huebner, Trude
Edition
Canadian 3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
viii, 421 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
Subjects
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Medicine
Heart Diseases
Self Care
Exercise
Communication
Problem Solving
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9781933503080
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT500 L785 2007

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How to prevent and treat cancer with natural medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10912
New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H847 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Murray, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xv, 415 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Alternative Medicine
Medicine, Herbal
Popular Work
ISBN
1573222224
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 H847 2002

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Cannabis pharmacy : the practical guide to medical marijuana

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122293
Backes, Michael. New York, NY: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers , 2017. Rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB925 B126 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Backes, Michael
Edition
Rev. and updated
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
320 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Medical Marijuana - therapeutic use
Cannabis - therapeutic use
Popular Work
ISBN
9780316464185
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB925 B126 2017

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Science of the sacred : bridging global indigenous medicine systems and modern scientific principles

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123378
Redvers, Nicole. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
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Author
Redvers, Nicole
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Services, Indigenous
Popular Work
Abstract
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781623173364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019

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Cancer code : a revolutionary new understanding of a medical mystery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124310
Fung, Jason. New York, NY: Harper Wave , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 F981c 2020
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Fung, Jason
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper Wave
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
360 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9780062894007
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 F981c 2020

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Unconventional cancer therapies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121736
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Information Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1997. 2nd ed,.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Information Centre
Edition
2nd ed,
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Alternative Medicine
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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Unconventional cancer therapies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog53
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Information Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2000. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B863u 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Out of print
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Information Centre
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Alternative Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
Out of print
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ201 B863u 2000

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American Indian healing arts : herbs, rituals and remedies for every season of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122891
Kavasch, E. Barrie, Baar, Karen. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 K21 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Kavasch, E. Barrie
Baar, Karen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
xviii, 309 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Plants, Medicinal
Plant Preparations
Medicine, Traditional
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553378818
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Received
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 K21 1999
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Drinking tea and health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18276
Pei Jing, China: Chinese Farming Technology , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 D781 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduces the various types of Chinese tea, how they are processed and the health benefits of drinking tea.
More Information
Place of Publication
Pei Jing, China
Publisher
Chinese Farming Technology
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Tea - therapeutic use
Plants, Medicinal
Drugs, Chinese Herbal
Popular Work
Abstract
Introduces the various types of Chinese tea, how they are processed and the health benefits of drinking tea.
ISBN
9787800267420
7800267423
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 D781 1994

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Contemporary Chinese medicine : application and research : issue 14 : oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18085
Shi, Qi, Liu, Jiaxiang. Shanghai, China: , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S555 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Chinese medicine (oncology) : history, scope of study, current development etc.; Use of Chinese medicine in strengthening the body, managing side effects of radiotherapy, yin yang etc.; Different types of cancer, how they are treated by Chinese medicine
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Author
Shi, Qi
Liu, Jiaxiang
Place of Publication
Shanghai, China
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
316 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Popular Work
Abstract
Chinese medicine (oncology) : history, scope of study, current development etc.
Use of Chinese medicine in strengthening the body, managing side effects of radiotherapy, yin yang etc.
Different types of cancer, how they are treated by Chinese medicine
ISBN
9787810103398
7810103393
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 S555 1996

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Eat, drink and be healthy : the Harvard Medical School guide to healthy eating

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124329
Willett, Walter., Skerrett, P. J. New York, NY: Free Press , 2017. Updated and expanded.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W712e 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Willett, Walter.
Skerrett, P. J
Edition
Updated and expanded
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Free Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xi, 419 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Diet Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781501164774
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W712e 2017

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Eat, drink, and be healthy : the Harvard Medical School guide to healthy eating

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13446
Willett, Walter C. New York, NY: Free Press , 2003. 1st Free Press ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W712 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Willett, Walter C
Edition
1st Free Press ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Free Press
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
299 p. : ill.
Subjects
Diet
Nutrition
Popular Work
ISBN
0743223225 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W712 2003

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