Alternate Title

Optimizing recovery after prostate cancer surgery

Author

Hughes, Samantha

Renzi, Adriano (ill.)

Editor

Cartelier, Claude

Place of Publication

British Columbia

Publisher

Self publishing

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

156 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Subjects

Popular Work

Prostatic Neoplasms

Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery

Prostatic Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Abstract

"This book was developed to cover the need for more information on how to best manage the side effects of prostate surgery. It can be used as a guide for men that elected to have surgery and want to learn more about the recovery process. It Summarizes the surgery, bladder physiology, pelvic floor muscle training, and behavioral changes to improve urinary incontinence and other possible side effects." --Back cover

ISBN

9781999068004

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WJ768 H893g 2019

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Alternate Title

Mayo Clinic, the menopause solution

Corporate Author

Mayo Clinic

Editor

Faubion, Stephanie S.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Time Inc. Books

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

ix, 335 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Menopause

Middle Aged

Women's Health

Popular Work

Abstract

Contents:

Getting a head start on menopause -- Menopause basics. What is menopause? ; When menopause comes too early ; Body changes from head to toe -- Navigating the changes. Hot flashes and night sweats ; Moods and you ; When you can't sleep ; Changes in your sexual life and health ; Incontinence and other pelvic problems -- Taking control of your symptoms. Weight management ; Hormones and other prescription therapies ; Complementary and integrative medicine -- Health in menopause and beyond. Caring for your breasts ; Keeping your bones strong ; Protecting your heart ; Your brain and menopause ; Taking care of your body ; An ounce of prevention ; Embracing the image in the mirror ; Finding balance and happiness.

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

At head of title: Mayo Clinic.

"A doctor's guide to: relieving hot flashes, enjoying better sex, sleeping well, controlling your weight, and being happy!" - Cover.

ISBN

9780848746759

0848746759

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP580 M547 2016

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Author

Keyes, Mira

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Radiation Oncology Rounds

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

1/2 inch : colour ; 160 minutes

2 Parts

Series

Radiation oncology rounds 8

Subjects

Radiation Oncology - education

Abstract

Academic Session PT.1 presentations:

Improving individual risk predictions for ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast : development of a nomogram / Hannah Carolan.

Radiation-induced brachial plexopathy (RIBP) following locoregional irradiation for breast cancer : neurological assessment, electrophysiological testing and quality of life / Caroline Chung.

Evaluation of a novel CT based planning protocol for whole abdominal radiation therapy / Stacy Miller.

A prospective study of cognition, mood and quality of life in patients receiving parasellar radiotherapy / Matthew Beasley.

Skp2 expression on tissue microarray analysis has prognostic value in breast cancer / Jennifer Goulart.

Obesity and risk of recurrence or death after radical radiotherapy for prostate cancer by David Palma. Academic Session PT.1 presentations:

Feasibility study of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in patients with brain metastases / Robert Olson.

Chromosomal alterations in oligodendroglial tumors over multiple surgeries : is progression associated with change in 1p/19q status? / Belinda Campbell.

18F-FDG PET/CT with rhTSH : impact on the management of suspected recurrent or metastatic papillary thyroidcarcinoma in the setting of elevated thyroglobulin/antithyroglobulin antibodies and a negative iodine scan / Kris Dennis.

Does pre-operative CT OR 3D ultrasound improve the targeting of partial breast or boost RT? / Tanya Berrang.

125 Iodine prostate brachytherapy in patients with previous pelvic irradiation / Nawaid Usmani.

The Full Monte : a inverse treatment planning system for intensity modulated radiation therapy completely based on Monte Carlo dose simulations / Alanah Bergman.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number

QZ269 B365 2007 v.8

Copies

Corporate Author

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication

[Bethesda, MD]

Publisher

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

1 online resource

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

NCRP commentary 24

Subjects

Radiation Exposure - adverse effects

Radiation, Ionizing

Radiation Dosage

Abstract

Table of Contents:

Cover -- Preface -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Low Doses and Low Dose Rates -- 1.2 Use of Radiation Biology Data to Reduce the Uncertainty in Risk Estimates -- 2. General Approaches to Risk Assessment -- 2.1 Risk Assessment Process and Associated Uncertainties -- 2.2 Modeling Uncertainties: Dosimetric, Epidemiologic and Biological -- 2.3 Transfer of Risk Between Populations of Different Countries -- 2.4 Extrapolating Low-Dose Effects from In Vitro to In Vivo -- Animal to Human -- 3. Studies Integrating Biology and Epidemiology -- 3.1 Epidemiologic Studies Focused on Cancer Outcomes -- 3.1.1 Chromosome Aberration Studies -- 3.1.2 Atomic-Bomb Survivors -- 3.1.3 Pelvic Irradiation Studies -- 3.1.4 Occupational Studies -- 3.1.5 Environmental Background Studies -- 3.1.6 Transgenerational Studies -- 3.1.7 Gene and Radiation Interaction: The Women's Environmental Cancer and Radiation Epidemiology Study -- 3.1.8 Retinoblastoma -- 3.2 Epidemiologic Studies Focused on Noncancer Outcomes -- 4. Bioindicators from Radiation Biology Studies -- 4.1 DNA Damage and Repair -- 4.2 Signaling of DNA Damage at Low Doses -- 4.3 Chromosome Alterations -- 4.4 Mutations -- 4.5 Radiation-Induced Genomic Instability -- 4.6 Modulators of Response -- 4.6.1 Adaptive Responses -- 4.6.2 Bystander Effects -- 4.6.3 Genetic Susceptibility and Interactions with Radiation -- 4.6.4 Interactions with Environmental and Lifestyle Factors -- 5. Closing the Gaps Towards an Integrated Approach -- 5.1 Targeted Research to Identify Adverse Outcome Pathways and Bioindicators of Response -- 5.2 Biologically Based Modeling -- 5.2.1 Biologically Based Dose-Response Approach -- 5.2.2 Systems Biology -- 5.3 Registries of Medical-Imaging Exposures Linked to Outcomes and Biological Materials -- 5.4 Facilities and Interdisciplinary Training -- 5.4.1 Facilities

5.4.2 Interdisciplinary Training -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee Members -- NCRP Commentaries

ISBN

9780983545071

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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