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An introduction to cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123296
New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Summary:; "This compilation attempts to provide readers with brief and concise information on different types of cancer, their origins, and available treatment options. Protein kinase inhibitors, currently in clinical practice and under research for potential clinical usefulness, are also reviewed.…
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Editor
Charron, Neil
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers, Inc
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Cancer etiology, diagnosis and treatments
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Genetic Therapy
Immunotherapy
Abstract
Summary:
"This compilation attempts to provide readers with brief and concise information on different types of cancer, their origins, and available treatment options. Protein kinase inhibitors, currently in clinical practice and under research for potential clinical usefulness, are also reviewed.Currently employed gene therapy strategies, obstacles, and challenges in cancer gene therapy are presented, focusing on the latest nanotechnological advancements in this field including gene transfer methods, vectors, and their current successful applications in cancer gene therapy.Lastly, sulfamethoxazole is examined for its history of combating several microbial infections by affecting folic acid biosynthesis inhibiting dihydropteroate synthetase." - Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781536184501
9781536185874
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Eating plant-based : scientific answers to your nutrition questions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124271
Kassam, Shireen, Kassam, Zahra. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2022.
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Patient or Public
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Author
Kassam, Shireen
Kassam, Zahra
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hammersmith Health Books
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Diet, Vegetarian
Nutrition Therapy
Diet, Healthy
Evidence Based Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9781781611944
9781781611951
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Functional foods in cancer prevention and therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123034
London, UK: Academic Press , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Contents:
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Editor
Kabir, Yearul
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Academic Press
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition Therapy
Abstract
Contents:
ISBN
9780128161517
9780128165386
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Get your oomph back : a guide to exercise after a cancer diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124267
Garritt, Carolyn. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Garritt, Carolyn
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hammersmith Health Books
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Exercise Therapy
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
ISBN
9781781612118
9781781612125
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Global Perspectives in Cancer Care : Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Diversity in Health and Healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124695
New York: Oxford University Press , c2022.
Audience
Professional
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembl…
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Editor
Silbermann, Michael
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
c2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Cultural Diversity
Religion and Medicine
Abstract
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher
ISBN
9780197551349
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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How plant flavonoids affect the outcome of hormonal and biological cancer therapies : a handbook for doctors and patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124273
Sak, Katrin. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Sak, Katrin
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Cancer etiology, diagnosis and treatments
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Flavonoids - therapeutic use
Nutrition Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781685076085
9781685076986
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Medical Physics : Models and Technologies in Cancer Research

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124699
Berlin, Germany: Walter de Gruyter , c2021. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"Modern cancer research is a high-tech undertaking, overlapping with many fields in the physical sciences. These include nanotechnology, engineering, immunology, and bioinformatics. This book focuses on the science and technology underlying the diagnosis and treatement of cancer. The authors offer …
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Editor
Bajek, Anna
Tylkowski, Bartosz
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter
Publication Date
c2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - immunology
Nanotechnology
Computational Biology
Abstract
"Modern cancer research is a high-tech undertaking, overlapping with many fields in the physical sciences. These include nanotechnology, engineering, immunology, and bioinformatics. This book focuses on the science and technology underlying the diagnosis and treatement of cancer. The authors offer insights into technologies including radiotherapy, modelling, and drug encapsulation." --publisher
ISBN
9783110662306
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Nutritional Management of the Surgical Patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124705
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons , 2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"Nutritional Management of the Surgical Patient provides the first comprehensive evidence-based overview of the nutritional and dietary therapies for surgical patients. It takes clinicians through every stage of surgery, from pre-operative and immediate post-operative care, through to long term rec…
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Editor
Phillips, Mary E.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date
2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Nutrition Therapy
Diet Therapy
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Abstract
"Nutritional Management of the Surgical Patient provides the first comprehensive evidence-based overview of the nutritional and dietary therapies for surgical patients. It takes clinicians through every stage of surgery, from pre-operative and immediate post-operative care, through to long term recovery and survivorship. This book describes the impact of surgical procedures and their complications and the effect these have on nutritional status as well as the nutritional strategies utilised to manage patients in these settings. The result is a valuable survey of this essential aspect of surgery.
Nutritional Management of the Surgical Patient features case studies which capture both typical patients and the more unusual cases to help clinicians understand the impact of nutrition in both circumstances. The textbook also details a range of surgical procedures to support underpinning knowledge of the mechanism behind nutritional intervention.
Readers will also find:
Consideration in each chapter of both short- and long-term nutritional management
Discussion of potential long-term complications such as small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, bile acid diarrhoea, micronutrient deficiencies and osteoporosis
Questions to support consolidation of knowledge and promote understanding in clinical context
Nutritional Management of the Surgical Patient is a must-have for surgeons, surgical dietitians, trainees and all healthcare professionals involved in the care of surgical patients." --publisher
ISBN
9781119809098
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Nutrition for dummies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124263
Rinzler, Carol Ann. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2021. 7th ed.
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Patient or Public
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Author
Rinzler, Carol Ann
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Nutrition Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781119723905
9781119724025
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Oncology Pharmacy Practice: the Clinical Pharmacist's Perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124706
New York: Nova Science Publishers , c2021. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"Incidence of cancer is increasing all over the world and personalized therapies have become the trend in cancer therapy. Multidisciplinary approaches provide successful results for personalized therapies. As a part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, oncology pharmacists (OPs) contribute to th…
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Editor
Tezcan, Songul
Rabus, Sule
Sancar, Mesut
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers
Publication Date
c2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Oncology
Pharmaceutical Services
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - therapy
Abstract
"Incidence of cancer is increasing all over the world and personalized therapies have become the trend in cancer therapy. Multidisciplinary approaches provide successful results for personalized therapies. As a part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, oncology pharmacists (OPs) contribute to the rational use of chemotherapy by providing individual pharmaceutical care for cancer patients. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for the success of cancer therapy. Pharmacists acting as a counsellor for medication-related issues in the multidisciplinary team have a vital role in the oncology setting. OPs are the clinical pharmacists specialized in oncology and they are involved in planning and implementation of pharmaceutical care. Additionally, OPs play an important role in providing comprehensive medication management and related care for cancer patients. We hope that this book will contribute to pharmacists' knowledge and practice in cancer management by provision of a clinical pharmacist's perspective." --publisher
ISBN
9781536195644
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Prehabilitation for cancer surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123748
Singapore: Springer , 2022.
Audience
Professional
This book explores the concept of prehabilitation to great depths using all possible modes of prehabilitation across surgical specialities. Prehabilitation is a unique concept that is becoming popular day-by-day. It began from the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program and has found importa…
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Editor
Chakraborty, Arunangshu
Balakrishnan, Ashokka
Place of Publication
Singapore
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - surgery
Preoperative Exercise
Preoperative Care
Nutrition Therapy
Abstract
This book explores the concept of prehabilitation to great depths using all possible modes of prehabilitation across surgical specialities. Prehabilitation is a unique concept that is becoming popular day-by-day. It began from the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program and has found importance in almost all of the surgeries now. The book possibly being the first on prehabilitation globally introduces the concept, describes the methods of functional assessment of the patients scheduled for extensive cancer surgery, and ways of pre-optimisation. It covers the methods of prehabilitation system-wise and then provides pehabilitation tools specific for individual onco-surgical subspecialties. The book will be an invaluable resource for practitioners of onco-anesthesia and onco-surgery in optimizing their patients before surgery for best results. It will also be useful for the allied disciplines such as nutritionists, physiotherapists, psychiatrists and oncology nurses. -- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9789811664946
9789811664939
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Rare Tumors in Children and Adolescents

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Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , c2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
"This is the first book to be devoted exclusively to rare tumors in children and adolescents. The completely revised and updated second edition reflects the significant progress that has been accomplished as a result of intensified international networking, deeper implementation of novel diagnostic…
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Editor
Schneider, Dominik T.
Brecht, Ines B.
Olson, Thomas A.
Ferrari, Andrea
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
c2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Child
Adolescent
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Early Detection of Cancer
Abstract
"This is the first book to be devoted exclusively to rare tumors in children and adolescents. The completely revised and updated second edition reflects the significant progress that has been accomplished as a result of intensified international networking, deeper implementation of novel diagnostic tools, and the advent of molecular targeted therapies. Readers will find practical guidance on all aspects of clinical management, including diagnostic workup, multimodal therapy, follow-up, and management of adverse effects. The discussion of differential diagnosis encompasses both frequent and rare tumor types, enabling clinicians to take rare entities into account during diagnostic assessment of childhood tumors. Detailed therapeutic recommendations, developed in an international consensus process, are provided for specific rare tumors. In addition, general issues such as epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, biology and genetics, early detection, and screening are fully covered. The book is written by an international and multidisciplinary group of specialists and will be an important compendium for all pediatric oncologists who care for patients with rare tumors." --publisher
ISBN
9783030920708
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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