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Aesthetic treatments for the oncology patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123042
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; The oncological patient and aesthetic medicine: The bonded approach -- Challenges for oncology: Prevention, palliation, and survival -- Cancer as a chronic disease -- Clinical record: Oncological screening -- Tumor markers -- The psychological approach: The healing power of image and co…
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Editor
Tejero, Paloma
Pinto, Hernán
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image - psychology
Esthetics
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Hair - radiation effects
Nails - radiation effects
Skin - radiation effects
Abstract
Contents:
The oncological patient and aesthetic medicine: The bonded approach -- Challenges for oncology: Prevention, palliation, and survival -- Cancer as a chronic disease -- Clinical record: Oncological screening -- Tumor markers -- The psychological approach: The healing power of image and comprehensive assistance to cancer patients -- The role of the family -- The oncological patient environment: Legal framework and ethics -- Radiotherapy: The prevention of secondary effects, radiodermatitis, and long-term toxicity -- Prevention and treatment of dermatological secondary effects of cancer therapy -- Prevention and treatment of adverse effects of antineoplastic therapy and of delayed-onset side effects: Prevention and treatment of hair loss -- Melatonin for prevention and treatment of complications associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy: Implications for cancer stem cell differentiation -- Chronic antineoplastic therapies and their impact on quality of life -- Interactions with medical-aesthetic treatments -- Medical-aesthetic treatments in the survivor patient -- Medical-aesthetic treatments in oncology patients -- Facial medical-aesthetic treatments in oncology patients -- Filler materials: Indications, contraindications, and special considerations in oncology patients -- Aesthetic medical treatments during the disease: What is the plan? -- The role of the aesthetic doctor in follow-up of the oncology patient -- Medico-aesthetic collaboration -- Dietetics and nutrition in oncology patients: Evaluation of nutritional status, weight control, and nutrigenomics -- Nutrition: Diet therapy and nutritional supplements -- Introduction to vascular complications in oncology patients -- Anatomy of lymphatic drainage of the limbs -- Prevention and treatment of secondary lymphedema of extremities, early diagnosis of lymphostasis, and postsurgical prevention and conservative treatment of lymphedema -- Prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism -- Cosmetic-medical treatments -- Micropigmentation applied to oncology patients -- Photoprotection in oncology patients -- Scar care after surgical treatment in oncology patients -- Cancer and physical exercise -- Ozone therapy in oncology patients -- Thermal treatments in postcancer care
ISBN
9781138305571
9781351395076
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BC Cancer network computer. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
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Cancer and the heart

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14678
Ewer, Michael S, Yeh, Edward. Hamilton, ON: BC Decker Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WG200 E94c 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Ewer, Michael S
Yeh, Edward
Place of Publication
Hamilton, ON
Publisher
BC Decker Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Heart Neoplasms
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Heart Diseases
Neoplasms - complications
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Heart - radiography
Heart - radiation effects
Antibiotics, Anthracycline - adverse effects
ISBN
1550092685
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WG200 E94c 2006

Copies

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Chemotherapy and radiation therapy survival guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3960
McKay, Judith, Hirano, Nancee. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1998. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M153c 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy survival guide : information, suggestions and support to help you get through treatment
Author
McKay, Judith
Hirano, Nancee
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
x, 226 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
1572240709
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M153c 1998

Copies

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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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Frankly speaking about cancer : take control of side effects with medicine, mind and body

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21141
Washington, DC: Wellness Community , 2009. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 F831 2009
Alternate Title
Frankly speaking about cancer : take control of side effects with medicine, mind and body : practical information for people affected by cancer
Editor
Weiss, Erica
Miller, Linda
Crawford, Bonnie B
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Wellness Community
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
44 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms -psychology
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Discarded
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 F831 2009
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Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical resource for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20139
Ladas, Elena, Kelly, Kara M. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L153 2012
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Table of contents:; The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition …
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Author
Ladas, Elena
Kelly, Kara M
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies - methods
Integrative Medicine - methods
Handbooks
Abstract
Table of contents:
The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition -- Reflexology -- Supplements (Nutrition, Herbal) -- Visual Imagery -- Yoga -- Cancer Associated Side Effects -- Anxiety & Stress -- Chemo Brain -- Constipation -- Depression -- Diarrhea -- Dry Mouth -- Fatigue -- Headache -- Hot Flashes -- Immune Suppression -- Insomnia -- Loss of Appetite -- Loss of Libido -- Lymphedema -- Mouth Sores -- Nausea & Vomiting -- Pain -- Peripheral Neuropathy -- Radiation Burns -- Shortness of Breath -- Urinary Retention and Incontinence -- Appendices -- Appendix A Acupressure Point Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix B Anatomical Muscle Reference Model -- Appendix C Reflexology Foot and Hand Reference Charts -- Appendix D Yoga Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix E Glycemic Index -- Appendix F High Fiber Food Sources -- Appendix G Managing Food Portions -- Appendix H References -- Appendix I Resources -- Appendix J Metric Conversion Table.
Notes
Previously catalogued with title, Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical guide for managing the side effects of cancer therapy
ISBN
9789814313230
9789814313247
9789814383967
9814313238
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 L153 2012
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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Late sequelae in oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3645
New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 L351 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Dunst, Jurgen
Sauer, Rolf
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Follow-up Studies
ISBN
0387569367
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ269 L351 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Managing the oral effects of cancer treatment : diagnosis to survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20461
Oncology Nursing Society. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 M266 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Corporate Author
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
Haas, Marilyn L
McBride, Deborah L
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xvi, 294 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Oral Manifestations
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781935864035
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Call Number
WY156 M266 2011

Copies

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NCCN Task Force Report : prevention and management of mucositis in cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17794
Schattner, Mark A. Fort Washington, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 N277s 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A presentation from the NCCN 13th Annual Conference : Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Cancer Care held in Hollywood, Florida
Author
Schattner, Mark A
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Fort Washington, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Stomatitis - drug therapy
Stomatitis - prevention & control
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Education, Medical, Continuing
Education, Nursing, Continuing
Abstract
A presentation from the NCCN 13th Annual Conference : Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Cancer Care held in Hollywood, Florida
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Retention Policy
Expiration date: May 6, 2009
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 N277s 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Oral and dental care management in head and neck cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120639
Alberta Health Services. Edmonton, AB: Alberta Health Services , 2017.
Audience
Professional
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Principles of skin care and the oncology patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18195
Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY154.5 P957 2010
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Overview of skin issues related to the oncology patient; Common drug reactions with cutaneous manifestations; Benign skin disorders : impact on cancer therapy; Malignant cutaneous diseases; Wound care products and treatments; Radiation-induced skin reactions; Systemic therapy-induced skin reactions…
Editor
Haas, Marilyn L
Moore-Higgs, Giselle J
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiv, 338 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Oncology Nursing
Evidence-Based Practice
Skin Care - nursing
Skin Manifestations
Skin Neoplasms - nursing
Skin Diseases
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Drug Eruptions - nursing
Wounds and Injuries - nursing
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Radiation Injuries
Patients
Abstract
Overview of skin issues related to the oncology patient
Common drug reactions with cutaneous manifestations
Benign skin disorders : impact on cancer therapy
Malignant cutaneous diseases
Wound care products and treatments
Radiation-induced skin reactions
Systemic therapy-induced skin reactions
Cutaneous effects of blood and marrow transplantation
Impact of chronic disease on wound healing
Impact of systemic and infectious skin disease during cancer treatment
Skin and wound pain : assessment and management
Psychological distress related to skin problems in the oncology patient population
Nutrition needs for healing skin
Complementary therapies for oncology cutaneous reactions
Special needs of gero-oncology patients
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781890504885
1890504882
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Call Number
WY154.5 P957 2010

Copies

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Side effects of radiation and chemotherapy for breast cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18935
Weir, Lorna, Gelmon, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.16
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Author
Weir, Lorna
Gelmon, Karen
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 16
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
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 2008 v.16
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