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Repression and reform in the evalutaion of alternative cancer therapies

Repression and reform in the evalutaion of alternative cancer therapies


Unknown Binding, 73 pages, release 1989
Author: Robert G Houston
Manufacturer: Project Cure
ISBN: B00072HAWM


The most popular terms: alternative treatment, living well with cancer, healing, comedy, cancer prevention, chemotherapy, women

Living Without Fear: Understanding Cancer and New Therapies

Living Without Fear: Understanding Cancer and New Therapies


Hardcover, 279 pages, release 2001-10-15
Authors: Thomas E Wagner Ph.D, Michael J Bugeja Ph.D
Manufacturer: Whitston Publishing Co Inc
ISBN: 0878755268

A remarkable book for patients, physicians and scientists. Faith Barnett, M.D., Ph.D., The Scripps Research Institute A wise person once wrote that the light of understanding dissolves that phantom of fear. This wisdom captures the unyielding message of hope offered by Drs. Wagner and Bugeja in Living Without Fear. Arthur J. Schwartz, Ed.D., John Templeton Foundation…

Terminology of medicine: cure of cancer

Cancer Therapies

Cancer Therapies


Paperback, 376 pages, release 2006-03-13
Authors: Margaret Barton-Burke, Gail M. Wilkes
Manufacturer: Jones & Bartlett Pub
ISBN: 0763726826

This comprehensive reference is designed for the generalist nurse administering cancer therapy in non oncology settings such as medical and surgical floors. Major topics include chemotherapy, biotherapy, moleculary targeted therapies, transplants, therapy in the Non Malignant Condition, a brief overview of drugs, safe administration and competency issues and resources. There is no other reference currently available that specifically covers all of the cancer therapies in one resource and provides information on nursing management…

Related words: cancer in women

Alternate Therapies For Cancer & Arthrit

Alternate Therapies For Cancer & Arthrit


Paperback, 160 pages, release 1996-01-01
Author: Earle Weisenburger
Manufacturer: Oolichan Books
ISBN: 0889821542


Keyterms list: reference, cancer nutrition, influence, nursing, non-classifiable, vegan, fitness, raw food recipes, alternative medicine, persuasion

Introduction to Oxygen Therapies: Is This the Answer to Colds, Flu, AIDS, Cancer And Most Other Diseases?

Introduction to Oxygen Therapies: Is This the Answer to Colds, Flu, AIDS, Cancer And Most Other Diseases?


Audio Cassette, release 1992-08
Author: Ed McCabe
Manufacturer: Sound Horizons Audio-Video
ISBN: 1879323087


Associated words: specific disorders, contemporary issues in cancer imaging, respiratory therapy, therapies, allied health services, unabridged audio, miscnonfiction, books on tape, complementary medicine, audio adult

Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies

Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies (Recent Results in Cancer Research)


Hardcover, 146 pages, release 2006-10-19
Manufacturer: Springer
ISBN: 3540281363

In the age of the World Wide Web, informed patients continue to surprise oncologists with detailed questions about popular tumor therapies. Although minimally invasive tumor therapies (MITT) have become daily clinical practice for palliative treatment of liver tumors, the acceptance of these palliative modalities still varies enormously. In addition, promising results have been published for in situ ablation of lung metastases, bone tumors and renal cell carcinoma. This book gives an up to date overview of the popular techniques and clinical results of MITT, with a clarification of the actual indications including the size, tumor entities and clinical benefits…


Biological & Hormonal Therapies of Cancer

Biological & Hormonal Therapies of Cancer


Hardcover, 286 pages, release 1998-01-31
Manufacturer: Springer
ISBN: 0792399978

This volume presents selected new information concerning biological and hormonal therapies of cancer. Chapters on biologic therapy contain information on the role of interferon in the hematologic malignancies in solid tumors; vaccine therapies; cellular vaccine therapies; anti idiotype approach and interleukin 2 in the therapy of solid tumors. Chapters on hormonal therapy contain information on current uses of endocrine therapy in endometrial, breast and prostate cancer; hormonal strategies for the prevention of breast and endometrial cancer including information related to phytochemicals; the effects of tamoxifen on endometrium and estrogen receptor expression…


Apoptotic Pathways as Targets for Novel Therapies in Cancer and Other Diseases

Apoptotic Pathways as Targets for Novel Therapies in Cancer and Other Diseases


Hardcover, 395 pages, release 2005-06-16
Manufacturer: Springer
ISBN: 0387233849

As our understanding of apoptotic pathway expands, we are coming to realize the great potential of utilizing this pathway to treat diseases such as cancer. The book attempts to review, summarize and speculate on the apoptotic pathways, how are they regulated and how targeted therapies are being used to treat a wide variety of diseases. Special emphasis is placed on cancer since new treatments either being developed or currently in the clinical setting are showing great promise to increase survival rates for cancer patients. Chapters will address the biology behind regulating the apoptotic pathways and what goes wrong in disease states whereas other chapters will…


Assessing the Economic Value of Anticancer Therapies

Assessing the Economic Value of Anticancer Therapies (Recent Results in Cancer Research)


Hardcover, 285 pages, release 1998-08
Author: Niels Neymark
Manufacturer: Springer-Verlag Telos
ISBN: 3540640304

With ever increasing demands on the constrained resources available for health care services, no one involved in decision making in health care can any longer ignore the economic costs of the services provided or the relative value for money offered by the available treatments. Economic evaluation has therefore become an important and indispensable tool for medical decision taking, alongside the well known methods for clinical evaluation. This book provides a comprehensive survey and assessment of the current state of the art of economic evaluation and cost analysis in cancer…

Reference index: fatigue in cancer

Massage and Bodywork: Adapting Therapies for Cancer Care

Massage and Bodywork: Adapting Therapies for Cancer Care


Paperback, 216 pages, release 2006-10-02
Authors: Peter A. Mackereth, Ann Carter
Manufacturer: Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: 0443100314

Ideal for qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, this unique resource brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on this important and challenging area of practice. Emphasizing the need for safe practice, this book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispels some misconceptions about working with people who have cancer. Key topics include integrative and collaborative working, the psychological aspects of bodywork, therapists as teachers, professionalism, the control of symptoms, working with vulnerability, potency in practice and the skilful combination of voice and…

Alternative word list: cancer diagnosis


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