Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
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…
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Contents:; Chapter 1 -- Biopsy-- Radiotherapy-- chemotherapy -- Chapter 2 -- Osteoid osteoma -- Osteoma -- Bone island -- Osteochondroma -- Hereditary multiple exostosis -- Enchondroma -- Multiple enchondromatosis -- Xantoma -- Cortical desmoid -- Firbrous dysplasia -- Simple bone cyst -- Aneurism…
Contents:; Trends in Head and Neck Cancer -- Treatment-Related Patient Outcomes for Head and Neck Cancer -- Quality of Life Implications in Head and Neck Cancer-- Mental Health in Head and Neck Cancer -- Disfigurement -- Impact of Communication and Swallowing Dysfunction -- The Impact of Nutrition …
"This book summarizes evidence on frailty and ageing, how this may impact patient outcomes and how frailty can be assessed, managed and incorporated in the decision-making process for older patients with cancer. The book aims to: empower clinical teams to assess and support older cancer patients wi…
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 …
Content:; Melanoma / Ali Al-Haseni and Debjani Sahni -- Squamous cell carcinoma / Ali Al-Haseni and Debjani Sahni -- Basal cell carcinoma / Ali Al-Haseni and Debjani Sahni -- Cutaneous lymphoma / Bilal Fawaz and Debjani Sahni -- Kaposi's sarcoma / Bilal Fawaz and Debjani Sahni -- Dermatofibrosarcom…
"This comprehensive book provides an overview of cancer therapeutics and covers different innovative treatment approaches for cancer. The initial chapter gives a detailed overview on cancer progression and disease diagnostics. The following chapters focus on different cancer treatment approaches, s…
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:; Systematic Review as a Basis for Evidence Based Practice -- The Value of Systematic Review : Dispelling Myths -- Organizing and Planning a Systematic Review -- Steps in the Systematic Review Process -- Developing Clinical Questions for a Systematic Review -- Resources and Methods to Maxi…
"Digestive System Malignancies provides an up-to-date overview on the most relevant diagnostic techniques, staging of malignancies, and current therapeutic modalities for digestive system malignancies. With coverage from esophageal, gastric and pancreatic cancers, to colon, anal and peritoneal surf…