Author

Chai, Martin J

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

130 p. ; 17 cm.

Subjects

Radiotherapy - adverse effects

Neoplasms - radiotherapy

Handbooks

Notes

CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Abbotsford Library

CN Library

Call Number

QZ269 C434 2011

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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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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

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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

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