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What is cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15494
Films for the Humanities & Sciences. Princeton, NJ: Films Media Group , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215 2005 v.1
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Alternate Title
Cancer story : what is cancer
Corporate Author
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Films Media Group
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
57 minutes
Series
Cancer story
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - etiology
Risk Factors
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Patients - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781421350004
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C215 2005 v.1

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Lung cancer : a risk for smokers and non-smokers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16156
Information Television Network. Boca Raton, Fla.: Information Television Network, Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 L963i 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Information Television Network
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
Information Television Network, Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
30 minutes
Series
Healthy body, healthy mind 807
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Smoking
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WF658 L963i 2006

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Managing breast cancer risk

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15539
Morrow, Monica, Jordan, V. Craig. Hamilton, ON: BC Decker Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 M266m 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Morrow, Monica
Jordan, V. Craig
Place of Publication
Hamilton, ON
Publisher
BC Decker Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Chemoprevention
ISBN
155009260X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M266m 2003

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Skin cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15326
New York, NY: Informa Healthcare , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WR500 S628r 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Ringborg, Ulrik
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Informa Healthcare
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Skin Neoplasms - epidemiology
Melanoma - prevention & control
Melanoma - epidemiology
Mass Screening
Risk Factors
ISBN
9780849398896
0849398894
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 S628r 2007

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Malignancy and multiple sclerosis (the MaMS study) : work in progress

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18319
Kingwell, E, Tremlett, H. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2009 v.277
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
Kingwell, E
Tremlett, H
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 277
Subjects
Multiple Sclerosis - immunology
Neoplasms - etiology
Interferons
Risk Factors
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2009 v.277

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Fundamentals of cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15479
New York, NY: Springer , 2005.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
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
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.R2Library.com/marc_frame.aspx?ResourceID=315
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Psycho-oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124239
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2021. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P976i 2021
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Psycho-oncology (Holland)
Editor
Breitbart, William S.
Butow, Phyllis
Jacobsen, Paul
Lam, Wendy
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xxvi, 842 p. ; ill. ; 29 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms -- prevention & control
Neoplasms -- therapy
Risk Factors
ISBN
9780190097653
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 P976i 2021

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Crisis of chronic disease among aboriginal peoples : a challenge for public health, population health and social policy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18420
Reading, J. [Victoria, BC?]: University of Victoria, Centre for Aboriginal Health Research , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT500 R287 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Reading, J
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
University of Victoria, Centre for Aboriginal Health Research
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
185 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease - epidemiology
Risk Factors
Public Health
First Nations
Health Services, Indigenous
Health Status Disparities
Canada
ISBN
9781550584073
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WT500 R287 2009

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Community capacity building strategy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17732
BC Healthy Living Alliance. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Healthy Living Alliance , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 B365 2007
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Healthy Living Alliance
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Healthy Living Alliance
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
38 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Promotion
Risk Factors
Health Education
Community Networks
Community Health Planning
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WA590 B365 2007
Read Online
http://www.bchealthyliving.ca/wp-content/uploads/BCHLACapacityBuildingStrategy.pdf
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Alcohol, tobacco, and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15180
Basel ; New York: Karger , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 A354c 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Cho, Chi Hin
Purohit, Vishnudutt
Place of Publication
Basel ; New York
Publisher
Karger
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Alcohol Drinking - adverse effects
Ethanol - adverse effects
Risk Factors
Smoking - adverse effects
Tobacco - adverse effects
ISBN
9783805581073
3805581076
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 A354c 2006

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Reduce your cancer risk : twelve steps to a healthier life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19767
Boughton, Barbara, Stefanek, Michael. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B758 2010
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Twelve steps to a healthier life : reduce your cancer risk : the most up-to-date information on personal risk assessment, life style changes, preventive health strategies, genetic counseling, preventive anti-cancer medications, latest cutting-edge research
Author
Boughton, Barbara
Stefanek, Michael
Editor
Gansler, Ted
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxviii, 256 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Risk Assessment
Life Change Events
Genetic Counseling
Popular Work
ISBN
9781932603927
1932603921
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B758 2010

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Risk factor interventions : an overview of their effectiveness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14004
Krueger, Hans. [Vancouver, BC?]: H. Krueger & Associates, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 K94 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Krueger, Hans
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
H. Krueger & Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Risk Factors
Tobacco
Tobacco Smoke Pollution
Life Style
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WA900 K94 2005

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Vitamin D and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20499
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2008
Series
IARC working group reports 5
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Vitamin D - adverse effects
Vitamin D - therapeutic use
Risk Factors
ISBN
9789283224464
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wrk/
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wrk/wrk5/index.php
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wrk/wrk5/Report_VitD.pdf
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Cancer sourcebook for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18916
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2010. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 C215s 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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…
More Information
Editor
Bellenir, Karen
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xix, 729 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
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
ISBN
9780780811393
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP145 C215s 2010

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Cancer : what causes it, what doesn't

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113561
American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
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
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
Read Online
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International travel and health 2010 : situation as on 1 January 2010

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19209
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA110 I61 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
x, 248 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Communicable Disease Control
Vaccination
Travel
Risk Factors
World Health Organization
ISBN
9789241580458
9241580453
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA110 I61 2010
Loan Policy
28 days

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Misconceptions about the causes of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10420
Gold, Lois Swirsky, Slone, Thomas H, Manley, Neela B, Ames, Bruce N. [Vancouver, BC?]: Fraser Institute , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 M678 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Gold, Lois Swirsky
Slone, Thomas H
Manley, Neela B
Ames, Bruce N
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Fraser Institute
Publication Date
2002
Series
Risk controversy series 3
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Risk Factors
ISBN
0889751951
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 M678 2002

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How healthy are you? Self-assessment quiz

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18450
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Health Promotion
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Life Style
Health Behavior
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/BCCA12_HHAY_brochure_web1.pdf
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/prevention-screening/prevention
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Cancer sourcebook for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120547
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…
More Information
  1 read online  
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
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1065491
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Better choices : a cancer risk reduction program for BC (Grades 2-3)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15243
Baillie, Lynne. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B565 2004 PT.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Cover title of book : "Better choices : a cancer risk reduction program for BC (Grades 2-3)"; 16 Placemats labeled:; Better choices : a cancer risk reduction program for BC (Grades 2-3) /sponsored by Rotary Clubs, BC Cancer Agency Southern Interior; 1.1 : Cell awareness (Gr.2-3); 1.2 : Cancer aware…
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Alternate Title
Better choices : teachers guide
Author
Baillie, Lynne
Corporate Author
Sunrise Curriculum Development Group
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
1 book; 16 placemats (in red portfolio case)
Series
Waddell Project
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control - popular works
Neoplasms - education - popular works
Risk Factors
Education - methods
Child - education
Audiovisual Aids
Abstract
Cover title of book : "Better choices : a cancer risk reduction program for BC (Grades 2-3)"
16 Placemats labeled:
Better choices : a cancer risk reduction program for BC (Grades 2-3) /sponsored by Rotary Clubs, BC Cancer Agency Southern Interior
1.1 : Cell awareness (Gr.2-3)
1.2 : Cancer awareness (Gr.2-3)
2.1 : Sun safety (Gr.2-3)
2.2 : Sunscreen application (Gr.2-3)
2.3 : Sun protection - clothing (Gr.2-3)
2.4 : Sun protection - time of day (Gr.2-3)
2.5 : Sun protection - climate and altitude (Gr.2-3)
2.6 : Sun safety celebration (Gr.2-3)
3.1 : Healthy body awareness (Gr.2-3)
3.2 : Canada food guide rainbow (Gr.2-3)
3.3 : Having a healthy body (Gr.2-3)
3.4 : Activity rainbow (Gr.2-3)
3.5 : Health body celebration (Gr.2-3)
4.1 : Freedom from smoke (Gr.2-3)
4.2 : No smoking sign (Gr.2-3)
Language
English
Material Type
Other
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ201 B565 2004 PT.2

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