Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
Content:; Section 1 Initial Assessment -- Section 2 First Treatment -- Section 3 Conversations about Conservation -- Section 4 Rebuilding the Breast -- Section 5 Managing the Axilla: Less Is More? -- Section 6 Oncology -- Section 7 Tomorrow?s World -- Section 8 Survivorship -- Section 9 The Difficu…
"The book provides, in a comprehensive yet concise way, essential information to improve the knowledge and skills of all healthcare providers involved in the treatment of patients with breast cancer. The content does not focus on general information that is widely available via different sources, b…
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 …
Cancer during pregnancy is a rare event, occurring approximately once per 1,000 pregnancies annually. Treatment of cancer can often be safely administered with good maternal and fetal outcomes. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery must be adapted to the pregnancy state. Psychological support is …
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…
Contents:; Biopsy Techniques and Interpretation -- Topical Therapies for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers -- Chemical Peels for Precancerous Skin Lesions -- Photodynamic Therapy -- Intralesional and Perilesional Treatment of Skin Cancers -- Intralesional and Perilesional Treatment of Skin Cancers -- Electr…
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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…
Contents:; Inflammation, Chronic Disease, and Cancer: Is Psychological Distress the Common Thread? -- Psychological Factors and Survivorship: A Focus on Post-Treatment Cancer Survivors -- Couple Relationships and Cancer -- The Impact of Cancer and Its Therapies on Body Image and Sexuality -- Use of…
"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…
Contents:; Overview of Cancer-Associated Thrombosis -- Pathophysiology and Risk Factors for Cancer-Associated Thrombosis -- Impact of Venous Thromboembolism on Cancer Survival -- Occult Cancer Workup in Idiopathic Venous Thromboembolism -- Chemotherapy Induced Thrombosis -- Catheter-Related Thrombo…
Contents:; Introduction -- When to refer a patient for CAR-T cell therapy -- Optimizing the apheresis product -- CAR T cells: cell processing laboratory considerations -- Peri-CAR-T cell management -- Management of cytokine release syndrome -- Special considerations for ICU management of patients r…
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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…
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Contents:; Introduction to ethics -- Contemporart ethical dilemmas -- End-of-life dilemmas -- Health care ethics committee -- Development of law -- Introduction to law -- Government ethics and the law -- Oganizational ethics and the law -- Health care professional legal-ethical issues -- Physician?…
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"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the …
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Summary:; "This book provides a practical, comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of bladder cancer. A valuable resource for anyone with an interest in urothelial tumors, this text brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts who have distilled their vast years of experience and knowledge in…
"This book highlights up-to-date and novel information with clinical aspects regarding breast cancer. It covers aspects ranging from epidemiology, biology, and molecular classification to currently available and potentially new therapeutic options for breast cancer. It highlights insights into brea…
Contents:; 1: Epidemiology; 2: Young Age and Breast Cancer Biology; 3: Imaging to Improve Diagnosis of Breast Cancer in Young Women; 4: Establishing a Program for Young Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer; 5: Locoregional Management of Hereditary Breast Cancer; 6: Systemic Therapies of Young Breas…
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Contents:; 1. Mechanism of Chemotherapy in Cancer Treatment -- 2. Neutropenic Complications of Chemotherapy -- 3. Chemotherapy Induced Anemia -- 4. Cancer Treatment Related Thrombocytopenia -- 5. Oral Mucositis -- 6. Gastrointestinal Complications of Chemotherapy -- 7. Neurological Complications --…
Contents:; Toxicity Management in Radiation Oncology of CNS tumors -- Toxicity Management in Radiation Oncology of Head & Neck tumors I -- Toxicity Management in Radiation Oncology of Head & Neck tumors II -- Toxicity Management in Radiation Oncology of tumors of the Thorax -- Toxicity Management i…
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Contents:; Coordination of care -- Diagnosis and staging -- Treatment modalities : local and systemic -- Nursing practice -- Psychosocial and spiritual.