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

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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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Web that has no weaver : understanding Chinese medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4338
Kaptchuk, Ted J. Lincolnwood, Ill.: Contemporary Books , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB50 K17 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kaptchuk, Ted J
Place of Publication
Lincolnwood, Ill.
Publisher
Contemporary Books
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
ISBN
809228408
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB50 K17 2000

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Traditional Chinese medicine approaches to cancer : harmony in the face of the tiger

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McGrath, Henry. Philadelphia, PA: Singing Dragon , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M478t 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McGrath, Henry
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Singing Dragon
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
254 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
ISBN
9781848190139
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M478t 2009

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Cancer prevention and diagnosis : diagnosis and treatment of cancers using Chinese medicine

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Wong, Fangling. Hong Kong: Starite Book Company Ltd. , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W872c 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Ai zheng fang zhi yu zhen duan
Author
Wong, Fangling
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Starite Book Company Ltd.
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
191 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Popular Work
ISBN
9789623880718
9623880715
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 W872c 1994

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Healer within : using traditional Chinese techniques to release your body's own medicine

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Jahnke, Roger. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco , c1997. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 J25h 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Jahnke, Roger
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
HarperSanFrancisco
Publication Date
c1997
Physical Description
xxii, 264 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques - popular works
Mental Healing - popular works
Medicine, Chinese Traditional - popular works
Breathing Exercises - popular works
Meditation - popular works
Massage - popular works
ISBN
0062514768 (cloth)
0062514776 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 J25h 1997

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Nutrition guide for cancer patients

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Chen, Huiqiong. Hong Kong: Chuang Publishing Co. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 C519 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book recommends different types of herbs and foods to help cancer patients to walk the journey to recovery.; Elementary school level Grade 5 and above
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Author
Chen, Huiqiong
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Chuang Publishing Co.
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Cookbook
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Popular Work
Abstract
This book recommends different types of herbs and foods to help cancer patients to walk the journey to recovery.
Elementary school level Grade 5 and above
ISBN
9789628959334
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 N9 C519 2007

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Best vegetarian food

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Ma, Daoming. Taipei City, Taiwan: , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M111 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Nature (hot/wet) and functions of different vegetarian food; Not specific for cancer, about general health
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Author
Ma, Daoming
Place of Publication
Taipei City, Taiwan
Publication Date
1993
Physical Description
206 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Diet, Vegetarian
Plants, Medicinal
Herbs - therapeutic use
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Drugs, Chinese Herbal
Popular Work
Abstract
Nature (hot/wet) and functions of different vegetarian food
Not specific for cancer, about general health
ISBN
9789578744004
9578744005
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M111 1993

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

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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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English-Chinese medical dictionary

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French & European Publications, Inc. New York, NY: French & European Pubns, Inc. , 1980.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W13 E57 1980
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
French & European Publications, Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
French & European Pubns, Inc.
Publication Date
1980
Subjects
Dictionaries, Medical - Chinese
Language
Chinese
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W13 E57 1980

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Cree healer and his medicine bundle : revelations of indigenous wisdom--healing plants, practices, and stories

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Young, David. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 Y68 2015
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Young, David
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 223 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Shamanism
Alberta
Popular Work
ISBN
9781583949030
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB 55 Y68 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Siha Tooskin knows the best medicine

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Bearhead, Charlene, Bearhead, Wilson, Mustooch. Chloe Bluebird (Illustrator). Winnipeg, MB: HighWater Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 C5 B368 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"When Siha Tooskin--Paul Wahasaypa--finds himself feeling ill, he learns that there are answers for him from the healing practices of his own people and from Western medicine. Nakota medicine gathered, prepared, and administered in ceremony and prayerWestern medicine measured and created in laborat…
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Alternate Title
The best medicine
Author
Bearhead, Charlene
Bearhead, Wilson
Mustooch. Chloe Bluebird (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
HighWater Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
22 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm.
Series
Siha Tooskin knows
Subjects
First Nations
Indigenous Canadians
Child, Hospitalized
Medicine, Traditional
Intergenerational Relations
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"When Siha Tooskin--Paul Wahasaypa--finds himself feeling ill, he learns that there are answers for him from the healing practices of his own people and from Western medicine. Nakota medicine gathered, prepared, and administered in ceremony and prayerWestern medicine measured and created in laboratories, yet they have some things in common. Discover with Paul as he learns more about where modern medicine#x1D; really comes from and how we can all benefit from Indigenous and Western healers as he seeks the best medicine for his own wellness."-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781553798408
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA300 C5 B368 2020

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Healing promise of Qi : creating extraordinary wellness through Qigong and Tai Chi

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Jahnke, Roger. Chicago, IL: Contemporary Books , c2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 J25 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Jahnke, Roger
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Contemporary Books
Publication Date
c2002
Physical Description
xvii, 316 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Subjects
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Breathing Exercises - popular works
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques - popular works
Mental Healing - popular works
Tai Ji
ISBN
0809295288
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 J25 2002

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Mohs surgery : fundamentals and techniques

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[St. Louis, MO]: Mosby, Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WR500 M699g 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Gross, Kenneth G
Steinman, Howard K
Rapini, Ronald P
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Mosby, Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Mohs Surgery
Skin Neoplasms - surgery
ISBN
0323000126
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 M699g 1999

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Getting ready for breast surgery

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Coutts, Nancy, Parker, Cathy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP910 G394 2007
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Only applicable to patients at BCCA Vancouver Centre or Vancouver General Hospital or UBC Hospital
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Author
Coutts, Nancy
Parker, Cathy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group Secretariat
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
16 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Diseases - surgery
Mastectomy
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Preoperative Care
Postoperative Care
Popular Work
Abstract
Only applicable to patients at BCCA Vancouver Centre or Vancouver General Hospital or UBC Hospital
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WP910 G394 2007

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WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV766 W628 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Selected medicinal plants
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
2 volumes
Subjects
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Herbal
Medicine, Traditional
ISBN
9241545178 (v.1)
9241545372 (v.2)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV766 W628 2002

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Principles of cancer reconstructive surgery

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New York, NY: Springer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ268 P956b 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Butler, Charles E
Fine, Neil A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiii, 267 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - surgery
Surgery, Plastic
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
ISBN
9780387495026 (alk. paper)
0387495029 (alk. paper)
9780387495040 (e-ISBN)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ268 P956b 2008

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Understanding breast reconstruction surgery : is it for me?

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Lennox, Peter. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2007 v.9
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Lennox, Peter
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 9
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B863 2007 v.9
Read Online
http://learn.phsa.ca/bcca/breasttumour/lennox6sep2011/Lennox_flv_loader.html

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Life stages and Native women : memory, teachings, and story medicine

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Anderson, Kim. Winnipeg, MB: University of Manitoba Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 A545 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Rediscovering the stories of the past serves as a healing force in the decolonization and recovery of Aboriginal communities. Anderson shares the teachings of elders from the Canadian prairies and Ontario to illustrate how different life stages were experienced by Métis, Cree, and Anishinaabe…
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Author
Anderson, Kim
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
University of Manitoba Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xix, 210 pages ; 23 cm
Series
Critical studies in Native history
Subjects
First Nations
Indigenous women
Indigenous Canadians
Medicine, Traditional
Women's Health
Family
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Abstract
Rediscovering the stories of the past serves as a healing force in the decolonization and recovery of Aboriginal communities. Anderson shares the teachings of elders from the Canadian prairies and Ontario to illustrate how different life stages were experienced by Métis, Cree, and Anishinaabe girls and women during the mid-twentieth century. Anderson explains how this traditional knowledge can be applied toward rebuilding healthy Indigenous communities today.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780887557262
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 A545 2011

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Integrated cancer care guide : caring for the mind, body, and spirit of people with cancer and their families

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InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Integrated cancer care guide : optimal support for mind, body, spirit and immune system for health and healing : guide to self-care, healthful nutrition, exercise, vitamins, supplements, and complementary medical therapies
Author
InspireHealth
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
100 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysical)
Mind-Body and Relaxation Therapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Integrative Medicine
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2010
Website Notes
Companion site
Read Online
http://www.inspirehealth.ca/

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Integrated cancer care : caring for the mind, body and spirit of people with cancer and their families

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Centre for Integrated Healing. [Vancouver, BC?]: Centre for Integrated Healing , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C397 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Participant's guide to self-care, healthful nutrition, vitamins, supplements, complementary medical therapies and healing
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Corporate Author
Centre for Integrated Healing
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Centre for Integrated Healing
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
67 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Centre for Integrated Healing
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Abstract
Participant's guide to self-care, healthful nutrition, vitamins, supplements, complementary medical therapies and healing
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 C397 2006

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