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Dynamics of cancer : incidence, inheritance, and evolution

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15913
Frank, Steven A. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Age of cancer incidence; Multistage progression; History of theories; Progression dynamics; Theory I; Theory II; Genetics of progression; Carcinogens; Aging; Inheritance; Stem cells : tissue renewal; Stem cells : population genetics; Cell lineage history
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Author
Frank, Steven A
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publication Date
2007
Series
Princeton series in evolutionary biology
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Age of Onset
Stem Cells
Mutagenesis
Abstract
Age of cancer incidence
Multistage progression
History of theories
Progression dynamics
Theory I
Theory II
Genetics of progression
Carcinogens
Aging
Inheritance
Stem cells : tissue renewal
Stem cells : population genetics
Cell lineage history
ISBN
9780691133652
9780691133669 (pbk)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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NCCN guidelines for patients : primary central nervous systems lymphoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125008
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH525 N277p 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : primary central nervous systems lymphoma
NCCN guidelines for patients : central nervous system cancers - primary central nervous systems lymphoma
Primary CNS lymphoma
PCNSL
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
38p. : ill ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Central Nervous System Diseases
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781954190061
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH525 N277p 2020
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Life and breath : respiratory disease in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16173
Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Public Health Agency of Canada , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
Public Health Agency of Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Public Health Agency of Canada
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Asthma
Smoking
Air Pollution
Occupational Diseases
Chronic Disease
Mesothelioma
Tuberculosis
Lung Transplantation
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Statistics - Canada
ISBN
9780662470601
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
URL leads to Executive Summary
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Molecular biology of the cell

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9996
New York, NY: Garland Science , 2002. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QH506 M718a 2002
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Editor
Alberts, Bruce
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Garland Science
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Cells
Molecular Biology
ISBN
0815332181
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
QH506 M718a 2002
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Best practice for the management of lymphoedema : international consensus

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18203
Lymphoedema Framework. London, UK: Medical Education Partnership (MEP) Ltd. , 2006.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Lymphoedema Framework
Editor
Moffatt, Christine
Doherty, Debra
Morgan, Phil
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Medical Education Partnership (MEP) Ltd.
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Lymphedema - physiopathology
Lymphedema - therapy
Practice Guideline
ISBN
0954766946
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Some chemicals that cause tumours of the urinary tract in rodents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122796
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humanss. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2019.
Audience
Professional
The IARC Monographs identify environmental factors that are carcinogenic hazards to humans. These include chemicals, complex mixtures, occupational exposures, physical agents, biological agents, and lifestyle factors. National health agencies can use this information as scientific support for their…
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humanss
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2019
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 119
Subjects
Carcinogenicity Tests
Urologic Neoplasms - chemically induced
Hazardous Substances - adverse effects
Occupational Exposure - analysis
Disease Models, Animal
Abstract
The IARC Monographs identify environmental factors that are carcinogenic hazards to humans. These include chemicals, complex mixtures, occupational exposures, physical agents, biological agents, and lifestyle factors. National health agencies can use this information as scientific support for their actions to prevent exposure to potential carcinogens. - Website
ISBN
9789283201571
9789283201861
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Serial
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF format.
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Common terminology criteria for adverse events : (CTCAE), version 4.0

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21218
National Cancer Institute (U.S.). [Bethesda, MD]: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Version 4.0 published: May 28, 2009 (v4.03: June14, 2010)."
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Alternate Title
CTCAE
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Drug Therapy - adverse effects
Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems
Clinical Trials as Topic
Terminology
Abstract
Version 4.0 published: May 28, 2009 (v4.03: June14, 2010)."
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
2nd URL - Includes current and retired versions of CTCAE and related documents.
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Building blocks of hope : strategies for patients and caregivers living with MDS

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120407
Kurtin, Sandra, Murray, Cindy, Crisp, Nicole, Harrison, Lea. [Yardville, NJ]: Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc. , [2010]. Canadian edition.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 K96 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Strategies for patients and caregivers living with Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Author
Kurtin, Sandra
Murray, Cindy
Crisp, Nicole
Harrison, Lea
Edition
Canadian edition
Place of Publication
[Yardville, NJ]
Publisher
Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc.
Publication Date
[2010]
Physical Description
6 volumes : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
Hematologic Diseases
Bone Marrow Diseases
Caregivers
Notes
Canadian adaption - Title page
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Looseleaf
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH380 K96 2010
Website Notes
View translated editions (includes French and Chinese)
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Some organic solvents, resin monomers and related compounds, pigments and occupational exposures in paint manufacture and painting

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7129
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1988 v.47
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1989
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 47
Subjects
Paint
Solvents
Carcinogens
Occupational Diseases
ISBN
9283212479
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1988 v.47
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How tobacco smoke causes disease : the biology and behavioral basis for smoking-attributable disease : a report of the Surgeon General

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19581
United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon Genera, United States. Office on Smoking and Health. Rockville, MD: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service , 2010.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon Genera
United States. Office on Smoking and Health
Place of Publication
Rockville, MD
Publisher
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Public Health Service
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Tobacco - adverse effects
Smoking - adverse effects
Disease - etiology
Tobacco Smoke Pollution - adverse effects
Tobacco Use Disorder - complications
ISBN
9780160840784
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Molecular diagnosis for hereditary cancer predisposing syndromes : genetic testing and clinical impact

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10889
Ho, Chuong, Banerjee, Srabani, Mensinkai, Shaila. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment , 2003.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Technology report, Issue 41, November 2003
Author
Ho, Chuong
Banerjee, Srabani
Mensinkai, Shaila
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment
Publication Date
2003
Series
CADTH report
Technology report 41
Subjects
Genetic Screening
Hereditary Diseases
Neoplasms - diagnosis
ISBN
1894978099
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Disease control priorities in developing countries

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14835
New York, NY: Oxford University Press | World Bank , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA395 D611 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Disease control priorities project
DCP2
Editor
Jamison, Dean T
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
World Bank
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Public Health - economics
Communicable Disease Control - economics
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Developing Countries
Health Policy - economics
Health Planning - economics
ISBN
9780821361795
0821361791
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WA395 D611 2006
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Menopause and osteoporosis 2009 update

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17680
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Alternate Title
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada (JOGC) Volume 31 Number 1, Supplement 1, January 2009
Media Backgrounder: Menopause and Osteoporosis Update 2009
Corporate Author
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Publication Date
2009
Series
SOGC clinical practice guideline 222
Subjects
Menopause
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Practice Guideline
Osteoporosis
Breast Neoplasms
Endometrial Neoplasms
Ovarian Neoplasms
Hot Flashes
Cardiovascular Diseases
Female Urogenital Diseases
ISSN
1701-2163
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Canadian immunization guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14786
Canada. National Advisory Committee on Immunization. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Medical Association , 2006. 7th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Canada. National Advisory Committee on Immunization
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Medical Association
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Immunization - Canada
ISBN
0660193922
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Canadian immunization guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10369
Canada. National Advisory Committee on Immunization. Ottawa, Ont.: Public Health Agency of Canada
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Canada. National Advisory Committee on Immunization
Place of Publication
Ottawa, Ont.
Publisher
Public Health Agency of Canada
Subjects
Immunization - Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Updated regularly. See Table of Updates 2012-present.
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Understanding targeted therapies for cancer : an NCI animated web tutorial

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18083
National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2009.
Audience
Professional
An animated, educational Web tutorial for cancer health professionals who wish to learn more about targeted cancer therapies
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Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Apoptosis
Drug Design
Drug Delivery Systems
Angiogenesis Inducing Agents
Antibodies, Monoclonal
Cancer Vaccines - therapeutic use
Clinical Trials as Topic
Teaching Materials
Abstract
An animated, educational Web tutorial for cancer health professionals who wish to learn more about targeted cancer therapies
Notes
Publication Q026
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Hosted on YouTube
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Understanding prostate changes : a health guide for men

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120638
National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: National Institute of Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institute of Health
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Institute of Health
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
39 p. : ill.
Subjects
Prostatic Diseases
Prostatic Neoplasms
Men's Health
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF and HTML format.
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International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1982.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1982 v.28
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1982
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 28
Subjects
Carcinogens
Chemical Industry
Occupational Diseases - etiology
Rubber - toxicity
ISBN
928321228
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1982 v.28
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Some flame retardants and textile chemicals, and exposures in the textile manufacturing industry

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6935
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1990.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1989 v.48
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1990
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 48
Subjects
Carcinogens
Flame Retardants - adverse effects
Textile Industry
Occupational Diseases
ISBN
9283212487
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1989 v.48
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Move for life! : cancer and physical activity

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19157
ActNowBC, BC Recreation and Parks Association. [Victoria, BC?]: ActNowBC , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
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