Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available |
The handouts are intended for patients and are written for sixth to eight grade reading levels. The online resource is not licensed for public use - handouts must be printed off to be given to patients.
VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Patient Pamphlet File | Available |
CIHI's report Access to Palliative Care in Canada provides baseline information on what we know about palliative care services in the last year of life, on whether Canadians have equitable and timely access to appropriate services and on gaps in this area of health care. - Website
Table of Contents:; Cancer prevention, screening, and early detection -- Genetic risk -- Cancer diagnosis and staging -- Chemotherapy, targeted biotherapy, and molecular therapy -- Surgery -- Radiation therapy -- Blood and marrow stem cell transplantation -- Complementary and integrative therapies …
Contents:; When Medical Treatment And Patient Needs Clash -- Overview And Reasons For Treatment Refusals -- Childhood Vaccines, Hesitancy And Refusals -- Pediatric Healthcare, Ethics, And Children's Rights -- Legal Implications And Consent : Informed Consent, Assent, And Parental Permission -- Lega…
Table of Contents:; Anatomy of writing -- Finding, refining, and defining a topic -- How to select and query a publication -- Finding and documenting sources -- Organizing the article -- Writing effectively -- All about tables, figures, graphs, illustrations, and photos -- Submissions and revisions…
Summary:; "This compilation attempts to provide readers with brief and concise information on different types of cancer, their origins, and available treatment options. Protein kinase inhibitors, currently in clinical practice and under research for potential clinical usefulness, are also reviewed.…