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World health statistics 2012

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20594
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2012.
Audience
Professional
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Diet, nutrition, physical activity, and cancer : a global perspective : a summary of the third expert report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120573
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
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
  3 read online  
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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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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
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Staying healthy abroad : a global traveler's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122006
Sanford, Christopher. Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA110 S195 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sanford, Christopher
Place of Publication
Seattle, WA
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
ix, 274 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Travel-Related Illness
Travel
Risk Factors
Communicable Diseases
Vaccination
ISBN
9780295744384
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA110 S195 2018

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Examining disparities in cancer control : a system performance special focus report. February 2014

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114781
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C212e 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Geography of women's wellness and well-being across British Columbia : a supplement to the British Columbia atlas of wellness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19515
Virtue, Noelle. [Victoria, BC?]: University of Victory, Department of Geography , 2010.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Author
Virtue, Noelle
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
University of Victory, Department of Geography
Publication Date
2010
Series
British Columbia atlas of wellness
Subjects
Health Promotion
Women
Health Status Indicators
Public Health
Statistics
Canadian Community Health Survey
Maps
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Cancer causes and controversies : understanding risk reduction and prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113550
Kwabi-Addo, Bernard, Lindstrom, Tia Laura. Greenwood Publishing Group , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Kwabi-Addo, Bernard
Lindstrom, Tia Laura
Publisher
Greenwood Publishing Group
Publication Date
2011
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780313379284
9780313379291
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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Metis cancer control in Canada baseline report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121143
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C212m 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  

British Columbia atlas of wellness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20181
Foster, Leslie T. [Victoria, BC?]: Western Geographical Press , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 DC2 F754 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Atlas of wellness
Author
Foster, Leslie T
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Western Geographical Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
iv, 233 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Series
Canadian western geographical series 42
British Columbia atlas of wellness
Subjects
Statistics
Health Status Indicators
Public Health
Health Promotion
Canadian Community Health Survey
Population Surveillance
Maps
British Columbia
Notes
VC REF print copy is 1st ed. 2007
ISBN
9780919838321
ISSN
1203-1178
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library REF Statistics
Call Number
WA900 DC2 F754 2007
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library REF Statistics Available
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Diet, nutrition, physical activity and colorectal cancer 2017

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120291
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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120825
World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research. London, UK: World Cancer Research Fund International , 2017.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
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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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
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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Positive results : making the best decisions when you're at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19567
Morris, Joi L, Gordon, Ora K. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M875 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Morris, Joi L
Gordon, Ora K
Place of Publication
Amherst, NY
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
395 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, BRCA2
Risk Factors
Genetic Testing
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591027768
1591027764
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M875 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Some industrial chemicals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120905
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2018.
Audience
Professional
This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, which met in Lyon, 2-9 February 2016
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2018
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 115
Subjects
Carcinogens
Chemical Industry
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Occupational Health
Risk Factors
Abstract
This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, which met in Lyon, 2-9 February 2016
ISBN
9789283201816
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Serial
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF format.
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Breast cancer in the family : understanding your risk: 38 p. : ill.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114744
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support. [Toronto, ON]: Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  

Confronting hereditary breast and ovarian cancer : identify your risk, understand your options, change your destiny

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20413
Friedman, Sue, Sutphen, Rebecca, Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F911 2012
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Author
Friedman, Sue
Sutphen, Rebecca
Steligo, Kathy
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xix, 261 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781421404080
1421404087
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F911 2012

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
  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.
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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…
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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,…
  1 read online  
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
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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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,…
  1 read online  
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
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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