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Environmental exposure : the CancerSmart guide to breast cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18411
Griffin, Sean. [Vancouver, BC?]: Toxic Free Canada , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 G852 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Griffin, Sean
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Toxic Free Canada
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
23 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - chemically induced
Carcinogens
Occupational Exposure
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973588613
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 G852 2009
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http://www.healthandsafetybc.ca/files/uploads/Breast-cancer-guide-TFC-2009.pdf

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Stable : basic body mechanics : reduce your risk of injury

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15785
Thomson, Ron. [Victoria, BC?]: Vancouver Island Health Authority, Centre of Excellence for Video & Multimedia , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA487.5 H4 S775 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Stable
Author
Thomson, Ron
Corporate Author
Union of B.C. Performers (UBCP)
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver Island Health Authority, Centre of Excellence for Video & Multimedia
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Wounds and Injuries
Lifting - adverse effects
Musculoskeletal System - injuries
Occupational Diseases - etiology
Occupational Accidents - prevention & control
Back Injuries - prevention & control
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA487.5 H4 S775 2004

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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
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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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No family history : the environmental links to breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18111
McCormick, Sabrina. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M477 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McCormick, Sabrina
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
185 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
New social formations
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Public Policy
United States
Popular Work
ISBN
9780742564084
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M477 2009

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WHO handbook on indoor radon : a public health perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18224
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WN620 W928 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.
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Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Editor
Zeeb, Hajo
Shannoun, Ferid
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 94 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Radon - adverse effects
Air Pollutants, Radioactive
Air Pollution, Indoor
Carcinogens, Environmental
Radiation, Ionizing
Lung Neoplasms
Environmental Exposure
Abstract
Introduction
Health effects of radon
Radon measurements
Radon prevention and mitigation
Cost-effectiveness of radon control
Radon risk communication
National radon programmes.
ISBN
9789241547673
9241547677
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WN620 W928 2009
Read Online
http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/9789241547673_eng.pdf

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Cancer and nutrition : a ten-point plan for prevention and cancer life extension

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15512
Simone, Charles B. Princeton, NJ: Princeton Institute , 2005. 3rd rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S598 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Simone, Charles B
Edition
3rd rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Princeton Institute
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology - popular works
Neoplasms - prevention & control - popular works
Nutrition - popular works
Diet - adverse effects - popular works
Antioxidants - therapeutic use - popular works
Risk Factors - popular works
ISBN
0971457433
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 S598 2005

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Cancer-gate : how to win the losing cancer war

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14908
Epstein, Samuel S. Amityville, NY: Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 E64c 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Cancergate
Author
Epstein, Samuel S
Place of Publication
Amityville, NY
Publisher
Baywood Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Series
Policy, politics, health and medicine series
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Food Contamination
Politics - U.S.
Health Policy - United States
ISBN
0895033100 (cloth)
0895033542 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 E64c 2005

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14248
Sherman, Janette D. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S553 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1683653

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Do pesticides cause lymphoma? : research report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9706
Osburn, Susan. Chevy Chase, MD: Lymphoma Foundation of America , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH525 D631 2001
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Osburn, Susan
Corporate Author
Lymphoma Foundation of America
Place of Publication
Chevy Chase, MD
Publisher
Lymphoma Foundation of America
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
50 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pesticides - adverse effects
Lymphoma - chemically induced
Carcinogens
Popular Work
Notes
Apr 30 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
ISBN
0970512708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH525 D631 2001
Read Online
https://lymphomahelp.org/pesticides.htm
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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
More Information
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 : 101 solutions to a preventable epidemic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15912
Armstrong, Liz, Dauncey, Guy, Wordsworth, Anne. Gabriola Island, BC: New Society Publishers , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 A736 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Solutions project
Author
Armstrong, Liz
Dauncey, Guy
Wordsworth, Anne
Place of Publication
Gabriola Island, BC
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xvii, 317 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Health Promotion
Consumer Advocacy
ISBN
9780865715424
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 A736 2007

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CancerSmart consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14657
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Labour Environmental Alliance Society , 2005. new expanded ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer smart consumer guide
Author
Griffin, Sean
Cuddeford, Vijay
Edition
new expanded ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Labour Environmental Alliance Society
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
ISBN
0973588616
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2005

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CancerSmart 3.0 : the consumer guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16022
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Labour Environmental Alliance Society , 2008. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer smart 3.0 : the consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment
Author
Griffin, Sean
Cuddeford, Vijay
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Labour Environmental Alliance Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Consumer Product Safety
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Toxicology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973588620
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2008

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You are the target : big tobacco : lies, scams--now the truth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10811
Lovell, Georgina. [Vancouver, BC?]: Chryan Communications , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 L915 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Lovell, Georgina
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Chryan Communications
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
200 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Tobacco Industry
Tobacco - adverse effects
Smoking - adverse effects
Advertising - methods
ISBN
0973067004
9780393020465
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 L915 2002

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Cancer sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16088
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,…
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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

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
More Information
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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Side effects of radiation and chemotherapy for breast cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18935
Weir, Lorna, Gelmon, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.16
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
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Author
Weir, Lorna
Gelmon, Karen
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 16
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.16
Read Online
http://learn.phsa.ca/bcca/breasttumour/btg2/btg2_flv_loader.html

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Bone metastasis : what you need to know--now

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18646
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WE258 B712a 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
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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Frankly speaking about cancer : take control of side effects with medicine, mind and body

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21141
Washington, DC: Wellness Community , 2009. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 F831 2009
More Information
Alternate Title
Frankly speaking about cancer : take control of side effects with medicine, mind and body : practical information for people affected by cancer
Editor
Weiss, Erica
Miller, Linda
Crawford, Bonnie B
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Wellness Community
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
44 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms -psychology
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Discarded
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 F831 2009
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Environmental health sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15304
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2003. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA30 E61m 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, car…
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Editor
Matthews, Dawn D
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2003
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Environmental Health
Environmental Pollution - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Popular Work
Abstract
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and mold, and information about associated diseases and disorders, including cancer, allergies, respiratory problems, and skin disorders; along with information about environmental concerns for specific populations, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further help and information
ISBN
0780806328
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA30 E61m 2003

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