Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
"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." …
Provides consumer health information about living with cancer after diagnosis, making cancer care decisions, coping with complications of treatment, and maintaining wellness after treatment. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
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…
Contents:; The oncological patient and aesthetic medicine: The bonded approach -- Challenges for oncology: Prevention, palliation, and survival -- Cancer as a chronic disease -- Clinical record: Oncological screening -- Tumor markers -- The psychological approach: The healing power of image and co…
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 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…
"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…
"Librarians are uniquely positioned to rise to the challenge that artificial intelligence (AI) presents to the field. Libraries and their like have existed for millennia; they progress with society, altering and adapting their services to meet the information needs of their communities. The Rise of…
"Named one of "The five best books to understand AI" by The Economist The impact AI will have is profound, but the economic framework for understanding it is surprisingly simple. Artificial intelligence seems to do the impossible, magically bringing machines to life?driving cars, trading stocks, an…
"This evidence-based guide educates and informs health professionals about promoting sexual wellbeing in the context of challenges from physical and mental health. This accessible text demystifies a topic that is sometimes difficult to discuss. It is essential reading for healthcare practitioners i…