The BC Cancer Library
Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
"This collection of chapters describes in detail the physical therapy research in patients with various types of cancers to help medical professionals and physical therapists help improve the physical function, activity of daily living, quality of life, the survival rate in cancer patients and canc…
"This book is a valuable source for oncologists and all other physicians dealing with cancer survivors. It provides detailed information on the evidence-based benefits and forms of intervention, with contributions by a highly prestigious and well recognized panel of experts. Chapters deal with all…
"A friendly, easy-to-read guide for cancer patients and their loved ones when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This book will help patients, loved ones, friends and family recognize the pitfalls of a cancer diagnosis and how to avoid them to get the best care possible during their cancer journey." …
This book provides a contemporary and comprehensive examination of cancer in everyday life, drawing on qualitative research with people living with cancer, their family members, and health professionals. It explores the evolving and enduring affects of cancer for individuals, families and communiti…
"Those who experience and survive cancer live in bonus time, a season of grace that can be both disorienting and wonderful. In this honest and hopeful account, two-time survivor Alec Hill helps readers recalibrate expectations, grapple with survivor's guilt, and steward the opportunities for new pu…
"This is the first book to be devoted exclusively to rare tumors in children and adolescents. The completely revised and updated second edition reflects the significant progress that has been accomplished as a result of intensified international networking, deeper implementation of novel diagnostic…
"Improved cancer treatment and survival rates have resulted in a growing number of cancer survivors who live years, and even decades, after their cancer diagnosis. Insights into what the experience of cancer survivorship looks like and how it can be navigated are much sought after by cancer survivo…
Content:; 1 Description -- 2 Theories and Models -- 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications -- 4 Treatment -- 5 Case Vignettes -- 6 Further Reading -- 7 References -- 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources
Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) may affect nearly half of all cancer survivors and can persist for years after completing cancer treatment. Memory and Attention Adaptation Training (MAAT) is a cognitive-behavioral therapy offering evidence-based, nonpharmacological treatment of this comm…
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…
Provides basic consumer health information about federal dietary guidelines and food guidance system, portion sizes, healthy dietary supplements, and elements of good nutrition and its requirement through lifespan, the medical concerns, and healthy food choices, along with the importance of nutriti…
Contents:; 1.The King of Diseases?: An Essay on the Special Attention Paid to Cancer Patients and How It Came About; 2 One in Four Dies of Cancer. Questions About the Epidemiology of Malignant Tumours; 3 HPV Vaccination in Bangladesh: Ethical Views; 4 Using Human Tumor Cell Lines in Cancer Research…
Content:; Front Matter -- An Overview of Cancer -- Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention -- Bladder Cancer -- Cancers of the Blood -- Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors -- Breast Cancer -- Colorectal Cancer -- Cervical Cancer -- Kidney Cancer -- Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer -- Lung Cancer -- Melanoma (Skin…
"Modern cancer research is a high-tech undertaking, overlapping with many fields in the physical sciences. These include nanotechnology, engineering, immunology, and bioinformatics. This book focuses on the science and technology underlying the diagnosis and treatement of cancer. The authors offer …
Contents:; Historical Evolution of the Role of Nutrition in Cancer -- Cancer Metabolism and Nutrition -- Precision Oncology and Nutrition -- Phytonutrients and Cancer -- Nutrition and Immune Function -- Personalized Nutrition and Cancer -- Epidemiology of Nutrition, Diet, and Cancer Risk -- Oxidant…
Content:; Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis -- Screening for Colorectal Carcinoma -- Histopathology -- Chemotherapy and Colorectal Cancer -- Robotics for Rectal Cancer -- lncRNA NLIPMT Inhibitors in Colorectal Cancer Management -- Pathways in Colorectal Cancer -- Radiotherapy in Colorectal Cancer -- Surv…
Content:; Current scenario of breast cancer in India -- Applied anatomy for breast cancer -- Applied physiology for breast cancer -- Aetiopathogenesis and prevention of breast cancer -- Classification of breast cancer -- Approach to a new suspected patient of of breast cancer, including diagnostic …
Contents:; Introduction: Impairment-based Cancer Rehabilitation by Type of Cancer -- Breast Cancer: Evidence along Continuum of Care-Prehab through Rehab -- Cancer of the Digestive Organs: Importance of Mobility for Motility -- Cancer of the Brain, Eye, and other Parts of the Central Nervous System…
"Sarcomas: Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Management provides relevant information to trainees, oncologists who would like to learn more about sarcomas, and even experienced sarcoma oncologists. This book is designed to allow the reader to not only learn the latest information about sarcoma diagnosis…
Caregiving sourcebook : basic consumer health information about caregiving, types of caregivers, child care, elderly care, and care for people with serious medical conditions including Alzheimer disease, cancer, heart disease, stroke, mental-health disorders, and more ; along with self-care tips fo…
Contents:; Chapter 1 -- Considerations of Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches to Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer -- Correlations of Germline BRCA Mutations with TNBC ? Taking Advantage of ?Vulnerable? Tumors -- Mutations in BRCA Genes and PD-L1?expression on the Immune Cells - As I…
Gastrointestinal diseases and disorders sourcebook : about the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract disorders, including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum, liver, and pancreas, with facts about gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, appendicitis, ulcers, celiac disease, diverticulit…
Basic consumer health information about prostate and urologic diseases, including urinary tract Infections, kidney stones, sexual, reproductive and bladder problems in men, and facts about prevention, diagnosis and treatment of prostate and urologic diseases along with a glossary of related terms a…
Contents:; Traditional Nurse Retention Practices -- Program Creation -- IMPACT Program Overview -- Phase 1 : Where It all Starts -- Phase 2 : How It Works -- Portfolio Categories and Activities -- Phase 3 : Presenting, Recognizing, and Celebrating -- Program Leadership : The IMPACT Committee -- Get…
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembl…
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr | Available |
Contents:; Part I: Background and Assessment of Cancer Pain, History and Epidemiology of Cancer Pain -- Cancer Pain Syndromes -- Cancer Treatment-Related Pain -- Cancer Pain Management: A European perspective -- Pain in the Cancer Survivor -- Part II: Pharmacologic Therapies, Opioid therapy in canc…
Content:; 1. Cancer Screening, Prevention, and Preinvasive Gynecologic Disease -- 2. Gynecologic Cancers -- 3. Hereditary Cancer Syndromes -- 4. Surgical Care for Gynecologic Cancers -- 5. Gynecologic Cancer Systemic Treatment Modalities -- 6. Reproductive Function, Sexuality, and Pregnancy With Gy…
"This practical, science-based book focuses on helping partners, family and friends understand breast cancer. It guides them in how to provide the best emotional and practical support when helping someone with breast cancer to cope, recover and thrive, while maintaining their own physical and psych…
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available |
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr | Available |
"Brain fog-that feeling of being overstimulated and stressed to the point where it affects the ability to focus, concentrate, or communicate effectively-is a very real issue for many people. The prolonged stress and anxiety that lead to brain fog can decrease motivation, passion, and even one's sen…
