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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 , 2020.
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
2020
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 124
Subjects
Carcinogens
Shift Work Schedule
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Risk Factors
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
9789283201915
9789283201625
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Serial
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF format.
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Some nitrobenzenes and other industrial chemicals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122792
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 , 2020.
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…
  2 read online  
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
2020
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 123
Subjects
Carcinogens
Nitrobenzenes - adverse effects
Chlorophenols - adverse effects
Phenylenediamines - adverse effects
Acetamides - adverse effects
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Risk Factors
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
9789283201908
9789283201618
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Serial
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF format.
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Rebel cell : cancer, evolution, and the new science of life's oldest betrayal

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124420
Arney, Kat. Dallas, TX: BenBella Books , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 A748r 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"Rebel Cell is a story about life and death, hope and hubris, nature and nurture. It's about a new way of thinking about what this disease really is and the role it plays in human life. Above all, it's a story about where cancer came from, where it's going, and how we can stop it" -- Provided by pu…
Author
Arney, Kat
Place of Publication
Dallas, TX
Publisher
BenBella Books
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xviii, 398 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Biological Evolution
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Popular Work
Abstract
"Rebel Cell is a story about life and death, hope and hubris, nature and nurture. It's about a new way of thinking about what this disease really is and the role it plays in human life. Above all, it's a story about where cancer came from, where it's going, and how we can stop it" -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781950665303
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 A748r 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cheating cell : how evolution helps us understand and treat cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124426
Aktipis, Athena. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 A315c 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Aktipis, Athena
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Biological Evolution
Carcinogenesis
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Popular Work
ISBN
9780691212197
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 A315c 2021

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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