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Examining disparities in cancer control : a system performance special focus report. February 2014

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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2014.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C212e 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 83 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Series: System performance reports

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Risk Factors; Health Planning; Population Surveillance; Healthcare Disparities; Health Status Disparities; Health Policy; Health Services Needs and Demand; Delivery of Health Care; Cultural Diversity; Health Services Accessibility; Socioeconomic Factors; Canada

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 C212e 2014

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Cancer Workforce Scoping Study : a report from the front lines of Canada's cancer control workforce : technical report

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Gaudette, Leslie, Da Prat, Christine. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2010.

Audience: Professional

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Author: Gaudette, Leslie; Da Prat, Christine

Corporate Author: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Publication Date: 2010

Subjects: Cancer Care Facilities - manpower; Health Planning; Health Policy; Health Services Needs and Demand; Health Manpower - trends; Health Personnel; Delivery of Health Care; Health Services Accessibility; Canada

Notes: March 2010

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Canadian strategy for cancer control 2019-2029

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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , [2019].

Audience: Professional

Strategy's priorities:; Priority 1 - Decrease the risk of people getting cancer.; Priority 2 - Diagnose cancer faster, accurately and at an earlier stage.; Priority 3 - Deliver high-quality care in a sustainable, world-class system.; Priority 4 - Eliminate barriers to people getting the care they n…

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Alternate Title: Canadian strategy for cancer control; Canadian strategy for cancer control 2019-2029 : doing together what cannot be done alone

Corporate Author: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Publication Date: [2019]

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Health Planning; Delivery of Health Care; Health Services, Indigenous; Research; Canada

Abstract: Strategy's priorities:; Priority 1 - Decrease the risk of people getting cancer.; Priority 2 - Diagnose cancer faster, accurately and at an earlier stage.; Priority 3 - Deliver high-quality care in a sustainable, world-class system.; Priority 4 - Eliminate barriers to people getting the care they need.; Priority 5 - Deliver information and supports for people living with cancer, families and caregivers.; First Nations, Inuit and Métis - 3 key cancer-care priorities:; Priority 1 - Culturally appropriate care closer to home; Priority 2 - Peoples-specific, self-determined cancer care; Priority 3 - First Nations-, Inuit- or Métis-governed research and data systems

ISBN: 9781988000398; 9781988000381

Language: English; French

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Diet, nutrition, physical activity, and cancer : a global perspective : a summary of the third expert report

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World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research. London, UK: World Cancer Research Fund International , 2018. 3rd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 F687 2018

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Corporate Author: World Cancer Research Fund; American Institute for Cancer Research

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: World Cancer Research Fund International

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 112 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series: Continuous Update Project (CUP)

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - etiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Food; Diet; Risk Factors; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Health Status; Exercise; Health Policy; Nutrition Policy; Health Promotion; Global Health; Public Health; Physical Fitness

Notes: CN Library copy is housed at Northern Health Library at UHNBC. (Copy Missing as of June 2019)

ISBN: 9781912259465; 9781912259472

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Library; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; CN Library

Call Number: QZ266 F687 2018

Website Notes: The full report and summary report are available online. Individual segments of the full report can be downloaded from the Table of Contents.

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Cancer sourcebook for women

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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 5th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, ca…

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Editor: Jones, Keith

Edition: 5th ed.

Place of Publication: Detroit, MI

Publisher: Omnigraphics

Publication Date: 2016

Series: Health reference series; EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Neoplasms - etiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Breast Neoplasms; Genital Neoplasms, Female - therapy; Women's Health; Risk Factors; Popular Work

Abstract: Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, cancer risk factors, screening and prevention programs, women's issues in cancer treatment and survivorship, research initiatives, a glossary of cancer terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information; Table of contents:; Part I Cancer Overview -- Part II Cancer Risks and Prevention -- Part III Breast Cancer -- Part IV Gynecological Cancer -- Part V Other Cancers of Special Concern to Women -- Part VI Diagnosing and Treating Cancer -- Part VII Coping with the Side Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatments -- Part VIII Clinical Trials and Cancer Research -- Part IX Additional Help and Information.

ISBN: 9780780813793; 9780780814035

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Fundamentals of cancer prevention

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New York, NY: Springer , 2005.

Audience: Professional

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Editor: Alberts, David S; Hess, Lisa M

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2005

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - etiology; Neoplasms - diagnosis; Early Diagnosis; Risk Factors

ISBN: 9783540242123; 3540242102

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Cancer : what causes it, what doesn't

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American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: American Cancer Society

Publisher: American Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 224 p.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - etiology; Risk Factors; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780944235447; 9781604431186

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Diet, nutrition, physical activity and colorectal cancer 2017

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World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research. London, UK: World Cancer Research Fund International , 2017.

Audience: Professional

This CUP report on colorectal cancer updates the 2011 CUP Colorectal Cancer Report and is based on the findings of the CUP Colorectal Cancer Systematic Literature Review (SLR) 2016 and the CUP Expert Panel discussion in June 2016.

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Alternate Title: Continuous Update Project : diet, nutrition, physical activity and colorectal cancer 2017; Colorectal cancer report 2017

Corporate Author: World Cancer Research Fund; American Institute for Cancer Research

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: World Cancer Research Fund International

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 109 p.

Series: Continuous Update Project (CUP)

Subjects: Colorectal Neoplasms - epidemiology; Colorectal Neoplasms - etiology; Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control; Food; Diet; Risk Factors; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Health Status; Exercise; Health Policy; Nutrition Policy; Health Promotion; Public Health; Physical Fitness

Abstract: This CUP report on colorectal cancer updates the 2011 CUP Colorectal Cancer Report and is based on the findings of the CUP Colorectal Cancer Systematic Literature Review (SLR) 2016 and the CUP Expert Panel discussion in June 2016.

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Diet, nutrition, physical activity and breast cancer 2017

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World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research. London, UK: World Cancer Research Fund International , 2017.

Audience: Professional

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Alternate Title: Continuous Update Project : diet, nutrition, physical activity and breast cancer 2017; Breast cancer report 2017

Corporate Author: World Cancer Research Fund; American Institute for Cancer Research

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: World Cancer Research Fund International

Publication Date: 2017

Series: Continuous Update Project (CUP)

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - epidemiology; Breast Neoplasms - etiology; Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control; Food; Diet; Risk Factors; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Health Status; Exercise; Health Policy; Nutrition Policy; Health Promotion; Public Health; Physical Fitness

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Cancer health equity research

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Cambridge, MA: Academic Press , 2020.

Audience: Professional

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Alternate Title: Advances in cancer research

Editor: Ford, Marvella E.; Esnaola, Nestor F.

Place of Publication: Cambridge, MA

Publisher: Academic Press

Publication Date: 2020

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Advances in cancer research, vol. 146

Subjects: Neoplasms; Healthcare Disparities; Delivery of Health Care; Minority Health

ISBN: 9780128201763; 9780128201770

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Cancer sourcebook

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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2021. 9th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a he…

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Alternate Title: Cancer sourcebook

Editor: Jones, Keith

Edition: 9th ed.

Place of Publication: Detroit, MI

Publisher: Omnigraphics

Publication Date: 2021

Series: Health reference series; Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Neoplasms; Risk Factors; Neoplasm Metastasis; Popular Work

Abstract: Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a healthy lifestyle, addressing issues related to cancer risk, and taking advantage of screening exams. Various treatment choices, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and biological therapies ? are discussed, and facts are provided about cancer clinical trials and other ongoing research. And also it talks about life after cancer treatment and healthy food choices. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms, a directory of national cancer organizations, and suggestions for finding community-based resources. - Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780780819191; 9780780819207

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Cancer causes and controversies : understanding risk reduction and prevention

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Kwabi-Addo, Bernard, Lindstrom, Tia Laura. Greenwood Publishing Group , 2011.

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Author: Kwabi-Addo, Bernard; Lindstrom, Tia Laura

Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group

Publication Date: 2011

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Subjects: Neoplasms - etiology; Neoplasms; Risk Factors; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780313379284; 9780313379291

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Cancer sourcebook

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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2011. 6th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers,…

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Editor: Bellenir, Karen

Edition: 6th ed.

Place of Publication: Detroit, MI

Publisher: Omnigraphics

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 1110 p.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Health reference series; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms; Risk Factors; Neoplasm Metastasis; Popular Work

Abstract: Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, a glossary of related terms, statistical data, and a directory of resources for additional information

ISBN: 9780780811980

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Cancer sourcebook

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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2015. 7th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers,…

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Alternate Title: Cancer sourcebook

Editor: Jones, Keith

Edition: 7th ed.

Place of Publication: Detroit, MI

Publisher: Omnigraphics

Publication Date: 2015

Series: Health reference series; EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Neoplasms; Risk Factors; Neoplasm Metastasis; Popular Work

Abstract: Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, a glossary of related terms, statistical data, and a directory of resources for additional information; Table of contents:; Part I Cancer Overview -- Part II Risk Factors and Cancer Prevention -- Part III Cancer Types -- Part IV Cancer Detection and Diagnosis -- Part V Cancer Treatment -- Part VI Coping With Cancer -- Part VII Research and Clinical Trials -- Part VIII Trends and Statistics -- Part IX Additional Help and Information

ISBN: 9780780813557; 9780780813960

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Life's delicate balance : causes and prevention of breast cancer

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Sherman, Janette D. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 S553 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Author: Sherman, Janette D

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: 285 p.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - etiology; Risk Factors; Popular Work

Notes: Note: the online version erroneously shows a publication date of 2014

ISBN: 1560328703; 9781315061504

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WP870 S553 2000

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Access to palliative care in Canada

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Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2018.

Audience: Professional

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

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Corporate Author: Canadian Institute for Health Information

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Institute for Health Information

Publication Date: 2018

Subjects: Palliative Care; Delivery of Health Care; Community Health Planning; Caregivers; Canada

Abstract: 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

ISBN: 9781771097376

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Preconception and prenatal radiation exposure : health effects and protective guidance

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2013.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2013

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 174; Ebrary books

Subjects: Embryonic Structures - radiation effects; Prenatal Injuries; Pregnancy - radiation effects; Maternal Exposures; Risk Factors

ISBN: 9780983545040

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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