Our approach to medical information At BCC we strive to meet the informational and resource needs of people dealing with breast cancer. Our goals are to address client concerns so that they feel informed and empowered to make difficult medical decisions, to serve as a complement to client medical care, and the information that clients receive from their doctors and nurses. As clients and families become more knowledgeable about their breast cancer, they often find the fear and anxiety that accompanies a diagnosis can be significantly diminished. We aim to: - Provide current comprehensive breast cancer resources, medical literature, and lending library.
- Provide accessible, helpful information (one-on-one, group, annual conference) to clients leading to an increased understanding of treatment expectations, treatment options, and increased communication with their medical teams.
- Encourage the use of medical and community resources, and educate clients (one-on-one and in groups) to encourage women to make breast health a priority.
Library resources for you BCC's library houses an extensive collection of breast health books and resources to serve each individual's needs. Clients are welcome to use the library on their own, or BCC staff and volunteers are always available to help. Circulating books and reference books that cover:
Dealing with the diagnosis
Surgery
Treatments
Complementary & alternative medicine
Caregiver and support roles
Life after treatment
Nutrition Resource information:
Clinical trials: what they are, types, where they can be found
Providers of equipment and services
Support groups in the area
Resources for caregivers/family/friends
Help with employment/financial issues
Interpretive Information:
News reports
Explanations of current research advances
Motivational/inspirational articles
Practical advice
Alternative/complementary medical information
Peered reviewed scientific information:
Abstracts of research studies
Reviews of research
Guidelines to understand treatment and doctor recommendations
Analyses of research studies What’s new in the LibraryReviewed by Susie Brain, Bachelor of Science, Honors Degree in Biology, Patient Advocate Reviewer, Department of Defense, Breast Cancer Research Program, National Breast Cancer Coalition, Scientific Project LEAD Institute and Clinical Trials Project LEAD |
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Publishing and Presenting Clinical Research, Second Edition, by W.S. Browner (2006) Page one of this book addresses the key question, “Who should use this book?” The answer is anyone who is intimidated by the prospect of writing down ideas and results of his research. This book is an excellent resource for research investigators including students, residents, and junior faculty who have received little or no formal training on how to present and publish research. |
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Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide For Clinicians, Third Edition, by B. Lo (2005) Medical ethics is a complex and constantly evolving topic. Each day clinicians face ethical dilemmas, many of which result from medical advances, practice changes, and challenges in managed care. The author, Dr. Bernard Lo, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Program in Medical Ethics at the University of California, San Francisco, is a leading authority on this topic. |
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Oncology Nursing SECRETS, Third Edition, by R.A. Gates and R.M. Fink (2008) Don’t be put off by the word “SECRETS” in the title of this book. This is a comprehensive book laid out in a question-and-answer format developed as a resource for oncology nurses. A list of 75 “Top Secrets” is printed at the beginning of the book. These “secrets” appear as a bulleted list of useful facts and tips relating to cancer. |
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Anatomy & Physiology Made Incredibly Visual, published by Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins (2009) This is a wonderful book if you feel you need to refresh your memory regarding biological terminology or you want to rediscover basic human biology. Think of this book as Human Biology 101 in a highly graphic form. |
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Rosen’s Breast Pathology, Third Edition, by P.P. Rosen (2009)
This book is hot off the presses and considered the gold-standard text in the field of breast pathology. By definition pathology is “the study of the essential nature of diseases and especially the structural and functional changes produced by them." |
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