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Progress report on cancer control in Canada

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Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch. Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control. [Ottawa, ON]: Health Canada , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 P963 2004

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Corporate Author: Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch. Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Health Canada

Publication Date: 2004

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Canada

ISBN: 0662377257

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: QZ200 P963 2004

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Breast cancer wait times in Canada : 2008 report card

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Canadian Breast Cancer Network. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C213b 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: Canadian Breast Cancer Network

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN)

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 44 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis; Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Hospitals; Health Planning Guidelines; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Health Services Administration - standards; Health Services Accessibility - standards; Waiting Lists; Canada

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WP870 C213b 2008

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How healthy are you? Self-assessment quiz

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BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.

Audience: Patient or Public

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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

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Misconceptions about the causes of cancer

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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

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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E3 : eat right - exercise - examine : breast health for young women

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Cawsey, Fred, Sekhon, Satnam. [Vancouver, BC?]: Front Runner Productions , 2005?.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 E14 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Cawsey, Fred; Sekhon, Satnam

Corporate Author: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Chapter

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Front Runner Productions

Publication Date: 2005?

Physical Description: 24 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control; Risk; Life Style; Breast Self-Examination; Nutrition; Diet; Exercise; Health Behavior; Social Support; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 E14 2005

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What is cancer

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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

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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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

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.

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Cancer sourcebook

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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2007. 5th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C215b 2007

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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,…

Editor: Bellenir, Karen

Edition: 5th ed.

Place of Publication: Detroit, MI

Publisher: Omnigraphics

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xviii, 1133 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: Health reference series

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: 9780780809475

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C215b 2007

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Lung cancer : a risk for smokers and non-smokers

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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

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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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

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.

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Better choices : a cancer risk reduction program for BC (Grades 2-3)

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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…

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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Bone metastasis : what you need to know--now

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American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WE258 B712a 2008

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Corporate Author: American Cancer Society

Place of Publication: Atlanta, GA

Publisher: American Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 77p. ; 18 cm.

Series: QuickFacts

Subjects: Bone Neoplasms - secondary; Bone Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasm Metastasis; Risk Factors

ISBN: 9780944235812; 0944235816

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WE258 B712a 2008

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Patient navigation in cancer care : final report

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Doll, Richard, Stephen, Joanne, Barroetavena, Maria Cristina, Linden, Wolfgang, Poole, Gary, Fyles, Gillian. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2005.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 P298 2005

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Doll, Richard; Stephen, Joanne; Barroetavena, Maria Cristina; Linden, Wolfgang; Poole, Gary; Fyles, Gillian

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Continuity of Patient Care; Delivery of Health Care; Interpersonal Relations; Social Support; Community Networks; Patient Education; Health Services Accessibility

ISBN: 1896624170

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 P298 2005

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Navigating Canada's health care : a user guide to getting the care you need

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Decter, Michael, Grosso, Francesca. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Canada , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA540 DC2 D295 2006

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Decter, Michael; Grosso, Francesca

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Penguin Canada

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xviii, 358 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Medical Care; Patient Education; Consumer Advocacy; Delivery of Health Care; Health Services Accessibility; Canada

ISBN: 9780143050452; 0143050451

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WA540 DC2 D295 2006

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Cost of hospital stays : why costs vary

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Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W74 DC2 C212c 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: Canadian Institute for Health Information

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Institute for Health Information

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: vii, 62 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Health Care Costs; Economics, Medical; Health Expenditures; Health Services Administration; Hospital Administration; Hospitalization; Statistics; Canada

ISBN: 9781554652129

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: W74 DC2 C212c 2008

Website Notes: The pdf must be downloaded from this page

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The care we dream of : liberatory & transformative approaches to LGBTQ+ health

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Vancouver, BC: Arsenal Pulp Press , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Editor: Sharman, Zena

Place of Publication: Vancouver, BC

Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press

Publication Date: 2021

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Sexual and Gender Minorities; Minority Health; Healthcare Disparities; Physician-Patient Relations; Personal Narratives

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

ISBN: 9781551528618

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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National pharmaceuticals strategy : a prescription unfilled

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Health Council of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Health Council of Canada , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QV736 H434n 2009

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

v.1: A status report on the national pharmaceutical strategy : a prescription unfilled; v.2: A commentary on the national pharmaceutical strategy : a prescription unfilled

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Corporate Author: Health Council of Canada

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Health Council of Canada

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 2 v.

Subjects: Drug Industry; Economics, Pharmaceutical; Pharmaceutical Services - economics; Health Planning; National Health Programs - organization & administration; Canada

Abstract: v.1: A status report on the national pharmaceutical strategy : a prescription unfilled; v.2: A commentary on the national pharmaceutical strategy : a prescription unfilled