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Environmental health sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120546
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2015. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
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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Alternate Title
Environmental health sourcebook
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2015
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Environmental Health
Environmental Pollution - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Carcinogens, Environmental
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
Table of contents:
Part I Understanding the Health Effects of Environmental Hazards -- Part II Health Concerns and Their Environmental Triggers -- Part III Outdoor Environmental Hazards -- Part IV Household and Indoor Environmental Hazards -- Part V Foodborne Hazards -- Part VI Consumer Products and Medical Hazards -- Part VII Additional Help and Information.
ISBN
9780780813984
9780780813519
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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http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1065490
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Dodging the toxic bullet : how to protect yourself from everyday environmental health hazards

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21805
Boyd, David R. [Vancouver, BC?]: Greystone Books | David Suzuki Foundation , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA30 B789 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Boyd, David R
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Greystone Books
David Suzuki Foundation
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
214 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Carcinogens
Enviromental Health
Ecotoxicology
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781553654544
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA30 B789 2010

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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

Copies

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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
More Information
  1 read online  
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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CancerSmart 3.1 : the consumer guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20769
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Toxic Free Canada , 2011. 1st electronic ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
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
1st electronic ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Toxic Free Canada
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Consumer Product Safety
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Toxicology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973588651
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.toxicfreecanada.ca/pdf/CancerSmart_3.1_final.pdf
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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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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
More Information
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer clinical trials : a commonsense guide to experimental cancer therapies and clinical trials

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20711
Beer, Tomasz M, Axmaker, Larry. New York, NY: DiaMedica Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 B415 2012
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Beer, Tomasz M
Axmaker, Larry
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
DiaMedica Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xxvi, 166 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Clinical Trials as Topic
Decision Making
Antineoplastic Protocols
Therapies, Investigational
Biomedical Research
United States
ISBN
9780982321973
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
QZ267 B415 2012

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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
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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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BMT data book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18024
New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH380 B661 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Munker, Reinhold
Lazarus, Hillard M
Atkinson, Kerry
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 528 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Neoplasms - therapy
Treatment Outcome
Decision Making
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
ISBN
9780521711005
0521711002
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH380 B661 2009

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Art of statistics : learning from data

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124436
Spiegelhalter, David. [London, UK]: Pelican Books , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QA276 SP755 2020
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Spiegelhalter, David
Place of Publication
[London, UK]
Publisher
Pelican Books
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xvi, 426 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
Subjects
Statistics
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780241258767
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QA276 SP755 2020

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Naked statistics : stripping the dread from the data

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124440
Wheelan, Charles. New York, NY: W. W. Norton & Company , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QA276 W561 2014
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Author
Wheelan, Charles
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xviii, 282 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Statistics
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780393347777
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QA276 W561 2014

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Enhancing data systems to improve the quality of cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9495
Washington, DC: National Academy Press , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 E57h 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Hewitt, Maria
Simone, Joseph V
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academy Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Databases
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
0309071917
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 E57h 2000

Copies

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Cristal silence 1 : the silence within

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2042
Coxon, Robert Haig. Westmount, Que.: R.H.C. Productions Inc. (SOCAN) , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C879 1986
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Coxon, Robert Haig
Place of Publication
Westmount, Que.
Publisher
R.H.C. Productions Inc. (SOCAN)
Publication Date
1986
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Music
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C879 1986

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Music Available
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Guided mindfulness meditation : series 1

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14971
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K10g 2002 PT.1 v.1-4
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
v.1: Body scan meditation (45 minutes); v.2: Mindful yoga 1 (45 minutes); v.3: Sitting meditation (45 minutes); v.4: Mindful yoga 2 (45 minutes)
More Information
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
4 CDs : 7 p. study guide ; 180 minutes
Subjects
Meditation
Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
v.1: Body scan meditation (45 minutes)
v.2: Mindful yoga 1 (45 minutes)
v.3: Sitting meditation (45 minutes)
v.4: Mindful yoga 2 (45 minutes)
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002149)
ISBN
9781591793595
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 K10g 2002 PT.1 v.1-4

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Oeuvres pour piano. Works for piano vol. 1

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16392
Brahms, Johannes, Levy, Frank. Montreal, QC: Productions Polyphonie, Inc. , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B815 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Klavierstucke op.118 (1893); Klavierstucke op.119 (1893); Intermezzi op.117 (1892); Rhapsodies op.79 (1880)
More Information
Author
Brahms, Johannes
Levy, Frank
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Productions Polyphonie, Inc.
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
73 minutes
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
Abstract
Klavierstucke op.118 (1893)
Klavierstucke op.119 (1893)
Intermezzi op.117 (1892)
Rhapsodies op.79 (1880)
Language
English
French
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 B815 2004

Copies

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The undying : pain, vulnerability, mortality, medicine, art, time, dreams, data, exhaustion, cancer, and care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124446
Boyer, Anne. New York, NY: Picador , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B791 2019
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
More Information
Author
Boyer, Anne
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Picador
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
308 pages ; 19 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Patients - psychology
Attitude to Health
Attitude to Death
Politics
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Notes
Some copies were purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781250757982
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B791 2019

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Angels of healing : music for Reiki, massage, and healing : volume 1

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15579
Aeoliah. Woodside, CA: Oreade/Bluestar , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 A581 2000 v.1
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Aeoliah
Place of Publication
Woodside, CA
Publisher
Oreade/Bluestar
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Relaxation Techniques
Mental Healing
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Therapeutic Touch
Massage
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 A581 2000 v.1

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Bar Trek 1 : the first voyage : audio comedy CD

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18743
Reilly, Michael B. Burnaby, BC: Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd. , 2008?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R362b 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Reilly, Michael B
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Canamera Entertainment Group Ltd.
Publication Date
2008?
Subjects
Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 R362b 2008

Copies

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Intelligent patient guide to colorectal cancer : all you need to know to take an active part in your treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14278
Pezim, Michael E, Owen, David A, Draper, Jay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Intelligent Patient Guide Ltd. , 2005. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 P521 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Pezim, Michael E
Owen, David A
Draper, Jay
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Intelligent Patient Guide Ltd.
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms
Colonic Neoplasms
Rectal Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
0969612575
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WI520 P521 2005

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