The BC Cancer Library
Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
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:; Iron deficiency -- Deficiencies of vitamin band folate -- Hemolytic anemia -- Sickle cell anemia and thalassemia -- Porphyrias -- Bone marrow failure syndromes: aplastic anemia, acquired and constitutional; paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria; pure red blood cell aplasia; and agranulocyt…
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| c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency CN Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library | Available |
Contents:; Overview of cancer pain / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Assessing pain in patients with cancer / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Using non-opioid medications for cancer pain / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Opioid medications for cancer pain / Yvonne D?Arcy -- Co-analgesics for additive pain relief in cancer patients / Yvonne D?…
Contents:; Attacking the Basics: What Fuels a Wound -- The Phases of Wound Healing and Types of Wound Closure -- Acute Wounds -- Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds -- Pressure Injuries -- Atypical, Complex Wounds -- Assessing Wounds -- Documenting and Photographing Wounds -- Selecting the Correct Dress…
"This book, Gynecological Oncology-Basic Principles and Clinical Practice, is a detailed resource. It gives relevant principles to help successfully utilize the latest diagnostic methodologies and management strategies in all aspects of gynecologic oncology. It deals with practical tips and evidenc…
Contents:; Clinical presentation of bone tumors -- Clinical presentation of soft-tissue tumors -- Musculoskeletal radiology and imaging of tumors -- Biopsy -- Tumor-mimicking lesions : tumor simulators -- Latent bone lesions in children -- Active and aggressive benign bone lesions in children and y…
Summary:; Handbook of Nutrition and Diet in Palliative Care, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide, providing exhaustive information on nutrition and diet in terminal and palliative care. It covers physical, cultural and ethical aspects, bridging the intellectual divide in being suitable for nov…
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency CN Library | Available |
Contents:; Health literacy : history, definitions, and models / Terri Ann Parnell -- Low health literacy and implications / Terri Ann Parnell -- Delivering patient-centered care in a diverse environment / Jennifer H. Mieres -- The health literacy environment : enhancing access and wayfinding / Terr…
"Hospice & Palliative Care Handbook, Fourth Edition, offers concise, focused coverage of all aspects of hospice and palliative care for clinicians, managers, and other team members who provide important care while meeting difficult multilevel regulations. Filled with key topics such as professional…
Taking your skills to the next level; Getting a good start; Talking about serious news; Discussing evidence for making treatment decisions; Discussing prognosis; Between the big events; Conducting a family conference; Dealing with conflicts; Transitions to end-of-life care; Talking about dying; Cul…
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library | Available |
Contents:
Table of Contents:; 1 Definitions and key elements in palliative care -- 2 Symptom assessment -- 3 Clinical decision making -- 4 Pain assessment and management -- 5 Fatigue -- 6 Cachexia -- 7 Dehydration -- 8 Anxiety and depression -- 9 Sleep disturbance -- 10 Chronic nausea and vomiting -- 11 Cons…
Table of Contents:; Section A -- Introduction to communication studies in cancer and palliative medicine; Section B -- A core curriculum for communication skills training for oncology and palliative care; Section C -- Nursing; Section D -- A specialty curriculum for oncology; Section E -- Communica…
