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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 202 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124993
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers…
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Copernicus books
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers' pockets. Consumers are bombarded with misleading and false information on AM and therefore prone to making wrong, unwise, or dangerous therapeutic decisions, endangering their health and wasting their money. This book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of AM. This second edition includes over 50 additional treatments as well as updates on many others." - Provided by publisher
Notes
First edition: Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities
ISBN
9783031107092
9783031107108
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Before and after radical prostate surgery : information and resource guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18093
Vandall-Walker, Virginia, Moore, Katherine, Pyne, Diane. Edmonton, AB: AU Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 V224 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Before surgery, at home; Before surgery, in hospital; The surgery; After surgery, in hospital; After surgery, at home; Closing words
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Author
Vandall-Walker, Virginia
Moore, Katherine
Pyne, Diane
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
AU Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
56 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery
Patient Education Handout
Prostatectomy - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
Before surgery, at home
Before surgery, in hospital
The surgery
After surgery, in hospital
After surgery, at home
Closing words
ISBN
9781897425176
1897425171
9781897425183
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WJ752 V224 2008
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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Cancer and complementary medicine : your guide to smart choices in symptom management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21862
Lee, Colleen O, Decker, Georgia M. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society | Hygeia Media , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L477c 2012
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.
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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
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CancerSmart 3.1 : the consumer guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20769
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Toxic Free Canada , 2011. 1st electronic ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Alternate Title
Cancer smart 3.0 : the consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment
Author
Griffin, Sean
Cuddeford, Vijay
Edition
1st electronic ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Toxic Free Canada
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Consumer Product Safety
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Toxicology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973588651
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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WomenStories, Woman to Woman. Madison, WI: Medical Media Associates, Inc. , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
WomenStories
Woman to Woman
Place of Publication
Madison, WI
Publisher
Medical Media Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
21 minutes
Series
WomenStories : a video series for breast cancer patients 4
Woman to Woman : a video series for breast cancer patients 4
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Video content is part of DVD WomenStories Breast Cancer Survivor video series 2006 DVD 2 disc set.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Chemotherapy and other drug therapies : a guide for people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20113
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Chemotherapy survival guide : everything you need to know to get through treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18094
McKay, Judith, Schacher, Tamera. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2009. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 M153 2009
Availability
13 copies, 13 available
  1 read online  
Author
McKay, Judith
Schacher, Tamera
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
viii, 267 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001842)
ISBN
9781572246218
1572246219
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ267 M153 2009
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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Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120548
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi…
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Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2016
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi gong, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga and other complementary and alternative medical therapies: along with statistics, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, as glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional help and information.
Table of contents:
Part I An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) -- Part II Alternative Medicine Systems -- Part III Complementary and Alternative Therapies -- Part IV Dietary Supplements -- Part V Alternative Treatments for Specific Diseases and Conditions -- Part VI Additional Help and Information
ISBN
9780780813786
9780780814042
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Frankly speaking about cancer : lung cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21401
Hanna, Nasser H. Washington, DC: Cancer Support Community , 2013. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Hanna, Nasser H
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Cancer Support Community
Publication Date
2013
Series
Frankly speaking about cancer series
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms - therapy
Lung Neoplasms - complications
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Full pdf copy available to download
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High-dose therapy and autologous stem cell transplantation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121691
Myeloma Canada. Dorval, QC: Myeloma Canada , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 M997 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Myeloma Canada
Place of Publication
Dorval, QC
Publisher
Myeloma Canada
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
35 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
Transplantation, Autologous
Multiple Myeloma - therapy
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WH380 M997 2019
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WomenStories, Woman to Woman. Madison, WI: Medical Media Associates, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
WomenStories
Woman to Woman
Place of Publication
Madison, WI
Publisher
Medical Media Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
18 minutes
Series
WomenStories : a video series for breast cancer patients 6
Woman to Woman : a video series for breast cancer patients 6
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal - diagnostic use
Tamoxifen - therapeutic use
Popular Work
Notes
Video content is part of WomenStories Breast Cancer Survivor video series 2006 DVD 2 disc set.
ISBN
193056807X
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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InspireHealth Integrated Cancer Care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16597
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Do you have cancer? Learn more about approaches that support health, treatment and recovery
Natural approaches to health integrated with conventional treatment
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Centre for Integrated Healing
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Notes
May 1 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Lymphoma : patient resource

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18655
Lymphoma Foundation Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Lymphoma Foundation Canada , 2009. updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH525 L9861 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Lymphoma Foundation Canada
Edition
updated ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Lymphoma Foundation Canada
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
141 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Lymphoma
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Hodgkin Disease
Young Adult
Popular Work
Notes
Lymphoma Foundation Canada now Lymphoma Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WH525 L9861 2009
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NCCN guidelines for patients : nausea and vomiting

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124905
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N277n 2022
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : nausea and vomiting
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - drug therapy - adverse effects
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Nausea
Vomiting
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781954190801
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 N277n 2022
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Nutrition guide for women with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21293
BC Cancer Agency, HealthLink BC. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2012. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B862n 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book is part of the "Breast cancer information kit" which is available at: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit#
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Continues / Continued By
Nutrition guide for women with breast cancer (2011)
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
HealthLink BC
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
68 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diet therapy
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition Therapy
Diet
Women's Health
Complementary Therapies
Exercise
Popular Work
Abstract
This book is part of the "Breast cancer information kit" which is available at: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit#
ISBN
9781896624235
1896624235
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B862n 2012
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Resource guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : friends helping friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14290
Slotkin, Carole, Jacobs, Myra. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2001. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 S634r 2001
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Author
Slotkin, Carole
Jacobs, Myra
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH380 S634r 2001
Website Notes
URL goes to 2006 edition
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Resource guide for Chinese cancer patients (Lower Mainland)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120229
Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2017. rev.ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Part 1 Financial Assistance
  1 read online  
Author
Kwong, Sandy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Edition
rev.ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
volumes ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Social Support
Consumer Health Information
Information Services
Community Health Services
Patient Education Handout
Resource Guides
Social Welfare
Popular Work
Abstract
Part 1 Financial Assistance
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Resource guide for Chinese cancer patients (Lower Mainland)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20157
Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B862r 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Kwong, Sandy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Social Support
Consumer Health Information
Information Services
Community Health Services
Patient Education Handout
Resource Guides
Social Welfare
Popular Work
ISBN
9781896624211
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 B862r 2011
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Resource guide for stem cell transplant : including bone marrow, peripheral blood, and cord blood : friends helping friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19697
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2006. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 R434 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Editor
Jones, Kristen
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
41 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
Popular Work
ISBN
9780977373208
0977373207
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH380 R434 2006
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So-called alternative medicine (SCAM) for cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123313
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Complementary Medicine
Evidence Based Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9783030741570
9783030741587
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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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