Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
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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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Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a he…
Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers,…
Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers,…
Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, ca…
Provides consumer health information about living with cancer after diagnosis, making cancer care decisions, coping with complications of treatment, and maintaining wellness after treatment. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
Cancer survivorship sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physical, educational, emotional, social, and financial needs of cancer patients from diagnosis, through cancer treatment, and beyond, including facts about researching specific types of cancer and learning about clinical …
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When Henry Scowcroft's partner Zarah was diagnosed with stage IV bladder cancer in her mid-thirties, their world fell apart. In order to cope with the upheaval as they endured scans, aggressive chemotherapy and hospital stays, Henry began writing down and sharing their experiences with friends and …
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"Diagnosketch is a visual aid to explain medical diagnoses to patients at the bedside. It uses simplified images to illustrate complicated anatomy and concepts. The title, 'Diagnosketch,' combines the term 'diagnosis,' with the term, 'sketch,' paralleling the way the book combines a medical diagnos…
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Hysterectomy past and present -- Uterine disorders and alternatives to hysterectomy -- Surgery and recovery -- Decisions regarding surgery -- Life after hysterectomy.
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"As a young queer woman, Catherine Guthrie worked hard to feel at home in her body. However, after years writing about women's health and breast cancer, Guthrie is thrust into the role of the patient after a devastating diagnosis at age thirty-eight. At least, she thinks, I know what I'm up against…
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Table of contents:; 1. Gender Identity-- Explores definitions of gender and helps you better understand how your sense of gender developed.; 2. Gender Expression -- Looks at the wide diversity of genders worldwide and helps you think about the different ways you may choose to express your gender.; …
"This book has been designed to help cancer patients, especially those with intellectual disabilities, or who understand pictures better than words, to understand what is happening to them. It explains the sequence of events from experiencing symptoms, going to the GP, being referred to hospital an…
Contents:; Spiritual formative practices and stress-related exacerbation of physical illness / Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Loren L. Toussaint, Brandon J. Griffin, Don E. Davis, and Joshua N. Hook -- Nurturing hope : tools for cultivating hopeful thinking and a meaningful life / David B. Feldman an…