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Positive results : making the best decisions when you're at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer

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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

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Waiting for cancer to come : women's experiences with genetic testing and medical decision making for breast and ovarian cancer

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Hesse-Biber, Sharlene. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Hesse-Biber, Sharlene

Place of Publication: Ann Arbor, MI

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Publication Date: 2014

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Genetic Testing; Genes, BRCA1; Genes, BRCA2; Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome; Decision Making; Women's Health; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780472052196; 9780472120352

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Cancer in the family : take control of your genetic inheritance

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Ross, Theodora. New York, NY: Avery , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ210 R826 2016

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Ross, Theodora

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Avery

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xv, 286 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - genetics; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Genes, BRCA1; Genetic Counseling; Genetic Testing; Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781101982839

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ210 R826 2016

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Daughter of family G : a memoir of cancer genes, love and fate

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McKay, Ami. Toronto, ON: Alfred A. Knopf Canada , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ210 M478 2019

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: McKay, Ami

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Canada

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: xvii, 299 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - genetics; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Lynch Syndrome II; Genetic Testing; Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780345809469

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ210 M478 2019

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Role of genetic testing in surgical oncology

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Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier , 2015.

Audience: Professional

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Surgical oncology clinics of North America v.24, no.4 October 2015

Editor: Weber, Thomas K.; Petrelli, Nicholas J

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: 2015

Series: Surgical oncology clinics of North America v.24, no.4

Subjects: Genetic Testing; Genetic Counseling; Neoplasms - genetics; Neoplasms - surgery; Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary - genetics

ISBN: 9780323401081

ISSN: 1055-3207

Language: English

Material Type: Serial; Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library Journals

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Reduce your cancer risk : twelve steps to a healthier life

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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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Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you

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Anstett, Patricia. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 A624 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whet…

Author: Anstett, Patricia

Place of Publication: Lanham, MD

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: ix, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - surgery; Mammaplasty; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Decision Making; Mastectomy, Segmental; Mastectomy; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whether she has reconstruction or not. - Introduction, page ix

ISBN: 9780810895690

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 A624 2017

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Biology of cancer

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Weinberg, Robert A. New York, NY: Garland Science , 2014. 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ202 W423b 2013

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

Accompanying DVD-ROM includes: figures in PowerPoint and JPEG formats, supplementary sidebars, mini-lectures, movies, and media guide.

Author: Weinberg, Robert A

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Garland Science

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 1 volume (various pagings) : ill. ; 28 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)

Subjects: Neoplasms - genetics; Genes, Neoplasm; Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; Textbooks

Abstract: Accompanying DVD-ROM includes: figures in PowerPoint and JPEG formats, supplementary sidebars, mini-lectures, movies, and media guide.

ISBN: 9780815342205; 0815342209

Language: English

Material Type: Book; DVD

Audience: Professional

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

Call Number: QZ202 W423b 2013

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Spatial systems biology of cancer

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Gray, Joe. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2014.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ206 B365 2014 v.346

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Gray, Joe

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Series: BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series 346; Bennett Family Distinguished Lecturer Series

Subjects: Neoplasms - genetics; Genes, Neoplasm; RNA, Small Interfering - genetics; Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; Genomics; Spatial Analysis

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: QZ206 B365 2014 v.346

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p53, stem cells, and cancer

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Wahl, Geoffrey M. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2011.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ206 B365 2011 v.294

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Monday noon seminar series

Author: Wahl, Geoffrey M

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Series: BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 294

Subjects: Genes, p53; Tumor Suppressor Protein p53; Stem Cells; Neoplasms - genetics; Neoplasms - therapy

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: QZ206 B365 2011 v.294

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Genetics for health professionals in cancer care : from principles to practice

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Oxford: Oxford University Press , 2014.

Audience: Professional

Table of Contents:; Section 1 Putting cancer genetics into context -- Section 2 Cancer genetics: the basics -- Section 3 Genetics of specific cancers -- Section 4 Cancer risk assessment and communicating risk -- Section 5 Early detection of hereditary cancer -- Section 6 Reducing the risk of cancer…

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Editor: Jacobs, Chris; Patricia Webb; Robinson, Lorraine

Place of Publication: Oxford

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2014

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Neoplasms - genetics; Genetics, Medical; Genetic Counseling

Abstract: Table of Contents:; Section 1 Putting cancer genetics into context -- Section 2 Cancer genetics: the basics -- Section 3 Genetics of specific cancers -- Section 4 Cancer risk assessment and communicating risk -- Section 5 Early detection of hereditary cancer -- Section 6 Reducing the risk of cancer -- Section 7 Managing hereditary cancer -- Section 8 Genetic counselling and supporting individuals with a family history of cancer -- Section 9 Managing cancer family history in primary, secondary and palliative care.

ISBN: 9780199672844; 9780191653490; 9780191653483

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Hastings Center guidelines for decisions on life-sustaining treatment and care near the end of life

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Berlinger, Nancy, Jennings, Bruce, Wolf, Susan M. Oxford: Oxford University Press , 2013. rev. and expanded 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WX162 B515 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Berlinger, Nancy; Jennings, Bruce; Wolf, Susan M

Edition: rev. and expanded 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Oxford

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: xxii, 240 p. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Life Support Care - standards; Life Support Care - ethics; Terminal Care - standards; Terminal Care - ethics; Advance Care Planning; Decision Making

ISBN: 9780199974559

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WX162 B515 2013

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Cancer epigenetics : methods and protocols

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New York, NY: Humana Press , 2012.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ202 C216d 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Dumitrescu, Ramona G; Verma, Mukesh

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Humana Press

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: xiii, 492 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Series: Methods in molecular biology 863

Subjects: Neoplasms - genetics; Epigenesis, Genetic; DNA Methylation - genetics; Clinical Laboratory Techniques; Laboratory Manuals

ISBN: 9781617796111

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ202 C216d 2012

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Decisions, decisions : family doctors as gatekeepers to prescription drugs and diagnostic imaging in Canada

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Health Council of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Health Council of Canada , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W84 D294 2010

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Corporate Author: Health Council of Canada

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Health Council of Canada

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 46 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Physicians, Family; Delivery of Health Care; Primary Health Care; Prescription Drugs; Diagnostic Imaging; Physician's Practice Patterns; Decision Making; Canada

ISBN: 9781897463819

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Call Number: W84 D294 2010

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Royal Society of Canada Expert Panel : end-of-life decision making : report

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Schüklenk, Udo. [Ottawa, ON]: Royal Society of Canada , 2011.

Audience: Professional

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Author: Schüklenk, Udo

Corporate Author: Royal Society of Canada

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Royal Society of Canada

Publication Date: 2011

Subjects: Terminal Care; Palliative Care; Advance Care Planning; Decision Making; Canada

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Genomic and epigenomic evolution of cancer

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Elemento, Olivier. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2014.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ206 B365 2014 v.348

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Monday noon seminar series; BCCA Research Seminar Series

Author: Elemento, Olivier

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Series: BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series 348

Subjects: Genomics - methods; Epigenomics - methods; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic; Prostatic Neoplasms - genetics; Neoplasms - genetics; Neoplastic Processes; Sequence Analysis

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: QZ206 B365 2014 v.348

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Adaptive oncogenesis : a new understanding of how cancer evolves inside us

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DeGregori, James. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press , 2018.

Audience: Professional

Table of contents:; The evolution of lifespans and disease avoidance -- Understanding evolution at organismal and somatic levels -- The evolution of multicellularity and tumor suppression -- Mechanisms of tumor suppression -- Dominant views on the mechanisms of oncogenesis -- Adaptive oncogenesis -…

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Author: DeGregori, James

Place of Publication: Cambridge, MA

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Publication Date: 2018

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Carcinogenesis; Neoplastic Processes; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Neoplasms - etiology; Neoplasms - genetics

Abstract: Table of contents:; The evolution of lifespans and disease avoidance -- Understanding evolution at organismal and somatic levels -- The evolution of multicellularity and tumor suppression -- Mechanisms of tumor suppression -- Dominant views on the mechanisms of oncogenesis -- Adaptive oncogenesis -- Limiting somatic evolution in youth -- Changing adaptive landscapes with aging -- Changing adaptive landscapes with carcinogenic exposures -- Tissue architecture and tumor suppression -- Peto?s paradox -- Prolonging tissue maintenance to delay aging and cancer -- Understanding clinical data from an evolutionary perspective -- The causes of cancer in early childhood -- Evolution-informed strategies to combat cancer -- A new framework for understanding and controlling cancer.

ISBN: 9780674545397; 9780674985964

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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