Alternate Title

One hundred questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects

Author

Kelvin, Joanne Frankel

Tyson, Leslie B

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Sudbury, MA

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Publishers

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

v, 238 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

R2 Library

100 questions & answers

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - complications

Neoplasms - therapy

Antineoplastic Agents

Popular Work

ISBN

9780763777609

0763777609

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ201 K29 2010

Website Notes

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Alternate Title

Oncology nursing drug handbook

Author

Wilkes, Gail M

Burke, Margaret Barton

Place of Publication

Sudbury, MA

Publisher

Jones & Bartlett Learning

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xxvi, 2017 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Neoplasms - drug therapy

Neoplasms - nursing

Antineoplastic Agents

Oncology Nursing

Nurses' Instruction

Drug Therapy

Handbooks

ISBN

9781284171327

ISSN

1536-0024

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Surrey Library

Internet

Call Number

WY156 W683 2020

Website Notes

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Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy

Publication Date

2008

Subjects

Antineoplastic Agents

Practice Guideline

BC Cancer Agency

Pharmaceutical Services - standards

Handbooks

Abstract

The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Editor

Gullatte, Mary Magee

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher

Oncology Nursing Society

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

xxii, 1037 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Neoplasms - drug therapy

Antineoplastic Agents

Neoplasms - nursing

Handbooks

ISBN

9781935864318

1935864319

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Kelowna Library

Internet

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Editor

Malviya, Sapna

Malviya, Neelesh

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

Boca Raton, Florida

Publisher

CRC Press

Publication Date

c2024

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Plants, Medicinal

Neoplasms - therapy

Antineoplastic Agents

Chemoprevention

Abstract

"Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Medicinal Plants and Cancer Chemoprevention provides information on the use of various herbal plants used as anticancer agents. It discusses the traditional system of medicine and focuses on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy with integrated approaches. Chapters present information on various medicinal plants that covers background and history, ethnomedical considerations, morphology, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties. The book presents a scientific investigation on medicinal plants in managing cancer, reported mechanisms of action as anticancer activity, as well as covering the toxicological aspects of certain plants.

KEY FEATURES:

Details information on plant-derived compounds for cancer therapy

Features information on methods of extraction and isolation of various phytoconstituents responsible for anticancer activity

Discusses herbal formulations and alternative approaches used for the management and treatment of cancer

Demonstrates the importance of alternative approaches including yoga, acupuncture, and dietary supplements to be effective in the management of cancer

This book is helpful to botanists, researchers and practitioners in alternative and complementary medicine, and the herbal medicine research community." --publisher

ISBN

9781032170763

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Editor

Chu, Edward

DeVita, Vincent T., Jr.

Edition

23rd ed.

Place of Publication

Burlington, MA

Publisher

Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC

Publication Date

2023

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Antineoplastic Agents

Neoplasms - drug therapy

Handbook

Abstract

"Completely revised and updated for 2023, the Physicians' Cancer Chemotherapy Drug Manual is an up-to-date guide to the latest information on standard therapy and recent advances in the field. Written by world-class experts in clinical cancer therapeutics, this essential reference provides a complete, easy-to-use catalogue of over 100 drugs and commonly used drug regimens-both on- and off-label-for the treatment of all the major cancers." -- Provided by publisher

ISBN

1284272737

9781284272734

9781284272741

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Alternate Title

Parenteral drug therapy manual : Vancouver Acute Health Service Delivery Area : part of Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services

BC Cancer Agency Parenteral drug monograph : administration approval

PDTM

Corporate Author

Vancouver Coastal Health

Providence Health Care

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Vancouver General Hospital. Pharmacy Department

Publication Date

2012-

Subjects

Infusions, Parenteral

Drug Therapy

Pharmaceutical Services

Hospitals - drug therapy

Antineoplastic Agents

BC Cancer Agency

Handbooks

Abstract

How to access the PDTM on VCH/PHC May 2008 version 1

Policies

Monographs

Appendices

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Looseleaf

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Call Number

QV38 V223 2012

Website Notes

Vancouver Coastal Health intranet

Editor

Qazi, Asma Saleem

Tariq, Kanwal

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

Cham, Switzerland

Publisher

Springer International Publishing AG

Publication Date

c2023

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Therapeutics

Drug Therapy

Hormones

Radiotherapy

Immunotherapy

Nutrition Assessment

Antineoplastic Agents

Pharmacogenomic Variants

Abstract

"This comprehensive book provides an overview of cancer therapeutics and covers different innovative treatment approaches for cancer. The initial chapter gives a detailed overview on cancer progression and disease diagnostics. The following chapters focus on different cancer treatment approaches, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, nutritional assessments, targeted therapy and Nano therapeutics. It also highlights the importance of cancer genomics, disease advancement, personalized medicine and psychological support for cancer patients. Emphasis is also given to the many challenges in the area of designing cancer treatment and designing clinical trials. The complete book also presents cancer management with different cancer treatment modalities, including pharmacogenomics and drug reactions. This is a unique and comprehensive piece of work that not only highlights the disease treatment modalities but also focuses on many challenges in the area of designing cancer treatment and even in designing clinical trials.

The contributing authors are experts in this field of cancer treatment. By familiarizing readers with the latest developments in this complex field, the book offers a valuable resource for clinicians. Researchers and medical students will also benefit from this comprehensive text." --publisher

ISBN

9783031271557

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

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Author

Hecht, Alan

Editor

Triggle, David J.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Chelsea House Publishers

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

135 p.

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

ebrary books for public

Subjects

Antineoplastic Agents

Popular Work

Neoplasms - drug therapy

ISBN

9781438135878

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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