Anna Towers
Academic title(s):
Associate Professor
Department:
Department of Oncology
Position:
Associate Professor in the Department of Oncology and was Director of Palliative Care 不良研究所
Research areas:
Clinical Science
Areas of interest:
Research projects in which Dr Towers is involved include: a study using Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry and Bioelectric Impedance Spectroscopy to assess body composition in arms of women with breast cancer-related lymphedema; a study on the evaluation of lymphedema self-management techniques; and a Rossy-funded study on the prevention of lymphedema following gynecological cancer; a project with the PERFORM laboratory at Concordia University to investigate the use of high-definition ultrasound to help stage lymphedema in breast cancer patients. In the palliative care field, her present research interest is in qualitative studies relating to Euthanasia/Medical Aid in Dying law in Quebec and in Canada.
Group:
Associate Member
Salutation:
Dr.
