Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
The IARC Monographs identify environmental factors that are carcinogenic hazards to humans. These include chemicals, complex mixtures, occupational exposures, physical agents, biological agents, and lifestyle factors. National health agencies can use this information as scientific support for their…
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, June 5, 2024 |
Table of contents:; Identifying triggering issues/opportunities -- State the question or purpose -- Is the topic a priority? -- Form a team -- Assemble, appraise, and synthesize body of evidence -- Is there sufficient evidence? -- Design and pilot the practice change -- Implementation -- Evaluation…
Age of cancer incidence; Multistage progression; History of theories; Progression dynamics; Theory I; Theory II; Genetics of progression; Carcinogens; Aging; Inheritance; Stem cells : tissue renewal; Stem cells : population genetics; Cell lineage history
"An urgently important exploration of the human stories behind Canada's evolving acceptance of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), from one of its first and most thoughtful practitioners. The Last Doctor recounts Marmoreo's crash course in MAiD and introduces a range of very different and memorable…
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr | Available | ||
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available |
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a process of shared decision-making between clinicians and patients based on research evidence, the patient's experiences and preferences, and the clinician's clinical expertise. We are now well beyond the Institute of Medicine (IOM) goal that 90% of healthcare be e…
Content:; 1: The Genetic Basis of Cancer -- 2: Oncogenes -- 3: Tumor Suppressor Genes -- 4: Genetic Instability and Cancer -- 5: Cancer Genomes -- 6: Cancer Gene Pathways -- 7: Cancer and the Immune System -- 8: Common Cancers and Their Genetic Alterations -- 9: Cancer Detection and Prognostication…
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available |
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available |
Table of contents:; Foundations of patient care -- Patient- and family-centered care at the Johns Hopkins hospital -- Competencies, lessons learned, and recommendations -- Empowerment through shared governance -- Shared governance in a professional practice environment -- Shared governance : compet…
Table of contents:; Evidence-based practice : context, concerns, and challenges -- Critical thinking and evidence-based practice -- The Johns Hopkins Nursing evidence-based practice model and process overview -- The practice question -- Searching for evidence -- Evidence appraisal : research -- Evi…
Table of Contents:; The generation of quantitative radiobiology data -- The intrinsic radiosensitivity of proliferating and quiescent mammalian cells -- The effects of ionization volume and density -- The importance of fraction size, dose-rate, temperature, and overall time of exposure-- Ionizing e…
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library | Available |
Contents:; Challenges to the effectiveness of healthcare systems / response by Zane Robinson Wolf -- A values-based model of care : motivation and meaning of the dance of caring persons response / group dialogue by Rev. Ruth W. Black, W. Richard (Rick) Boyte, Ralph Didlake, Susan Shands Jones, and …