Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
Passion and compassion for low income women of color is not an issue of lacking empathy, scientific or medical care. It is a social issue. Health care providers do their best to support, encourage, treat, and motivate those living with cancer; but many do not have the resources, training, or prepar…
Contents:; Best Practices for Successful Engagement -- Diversity in Patient Engagement -- Engagement Methods -- How to Request Patient and Family Partners -- Matching Partners -- Planning Engagement -- Presenting With Patient Partners -- Reimbursing Partners.
Contents:; 1. Introduction to Transgender Medicine -- 2. Mental Health Care for the Adult Transgender Patient -- 3. Mental Health Care for the Child and Adolescent Transgender Patient -- 4. Disorders of Sex Development and Intersex Patients -- 5. Hormone Treatment for the Adult Transgender Patient …
Summary:; LGBT people pervasively experience health disparities, affecting every part of their bodies and lives. Yet many are still grappling to understand the mutually reinforcing health care challenges that lead LGBT people to experience worsened health outcomes. Bodies and Barriers informs healt…
"A moving and honest graphic memoir about the unexpected cancer journey of a young, queer, mixed-race woman. At the age of twenty-five, Kimiko Tobimatsu was a young, queer, mixed-race woman with no history of health problems whose world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast canc…
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr | Available | ||
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr | Available | ||
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available |
Table of contents:; 1. Introduction -- 2. Children and Gender Development -- 3. Challenges and Joys in Adolescence -- 4. Parent Journeys Through Cisgenderism -- 5. Siblings, Grandparents, and Animal Companions -- 6. Conclusion
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available |
It's undeniable that understanding a patient's cultural practices and spiritual beliefs influence not only the delivery of health care in our global society, but also the individual's outcome and satisfaction. If a patient, because of a cultural or spiritual disconnect, can't appreciate what is bei…
Table of Contents:; Overview and theoretical framework -- What's in a word? Concepts related to sex/gender and sexuality -- The deadly effects of stigma -- Myths and facts about sexual orientation and gender identity -- Developmental transitions -- Cultures within cultures : diversity and LGBTQ co…
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available | ||
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library | Available |
Contents:; Self-awareness and communication -- Sex, gender, sexual orientation, behavior, and health -- Understanding attitudes and access to care -- The history and physical examination -- Shared decision making and family dynamics -- Care planning and coordination -- Ethical and legal issues -- P…