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[Bethesda, MD]: National Center for Biotechnology Information (US) , 2009.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Riegert-Johnson, Douglas L
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Center for Biotechnology Information (US)
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Waiting for cancer to come : women's experiences with genetic testing and medical decision making for breast and ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120171
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
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
Website Notes
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Diagnostic genetic testing : core concepts and the wider context for human DNA analysis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123671
Bourn, David. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , 2022.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Genetic Testing, Some Themes and Some Basics -- Autosomal Dominant Inheriance and Huntington Disease -- Autosomal Recessive Inheritance and Cystic Fibrosis -- X-linked Inheritance: a Question of Gender -- Genetics Testing in Cancer -- DNA Testing, Genes and Identity -- Out of Sequence: G…
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Author
Bourn, David
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, LLC
Publication Date
2022
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Genetic Testing
Genetic Carrier Screening
Genome, Human
Genome - genetics
Abstract
Contents:
Genetic Testing, Some Themes and Some Basics -- Autosomal Dominant Inheriance and Huntington Disease -- Autosomal Recessive Inheritance and Cystic Fibrosis -- X-linked Inheritance: a Question of Gender -- Genetics Testing in Cancer -- DNA Testing, Genes and Identity -- Out of Sequence: Genome-Scale Testing -- DNA Testing: Pulling the Strands Together.
ISBN
3030855090
9783030855093
9783030855109
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Molecular diagnosis for hereditary cancer predisposing syndromes : genetic testing and clinical impact

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10889
Ho, Chuong, Banerjee, Srabani, Mensinkai, Shaila. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment , 2003.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Technology report, Issue 41, November 2003
Author
Ho, Chuong
Banerjee, Srabani
Mensinkai, Shaila
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment
Publication Date
2003
Series
CADTH report
Technology report 41
Subjects
Genetic Screening
Hereditary Diseases
Neoplasms - diagnosis
ISBN
1894978099
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Managing BRCA mutation carriers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120399
Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; Risk Assessment for Breast Cancer -- Genetic Evaluation for Women at Increased Risk -- Imaging Screening and Surveillance -- Risk-Reducing Surgery for BRCA1/2 Genetic Mutation Carriers -- Prophylactic Oophorectomy for Patients with Germline BRCA Mutations -- Pathology of BRCA Tu…
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Editor
Chagpar, Anees B.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2017
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
BRCA1 Protein
BRCA2 Protein
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Risk Assessment for Breast Cancer -- Genetic Evaluation for Women at Increased Risk -- Imaging Screening and Surveillance -- Risk-Reducing Surgery for BRCA1/2 Genetic Mutation Carriers -- Prophylactic Oophorectomy for Patients with Germline BRCA Mutations -- Pathology of BRCA Tumors -- Surgical Management of Breast Cancer in BRCA Mutation Carriers -- Medical Management of Breast Cancer in BRCA Mutation Carriers -- Radiation Oncology Considerations in the Management of Mutation Carriers with Breast Cancer -- Fertility Preservation in BRCA Carriers: Special Considerations -- Management of Male BRCA Mutation Carriers -- Psychosocial, Ethical, and Legal Implications for Mutation Carriers.
Notes
BRCA stands for "BReast CAncer"
ISBN
9783319591971
9783319591988
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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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
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Genetics for health professionals in cancer care : from principles to practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120585
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…
  1 read online  
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
Website Notes
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Adaptive oncogenesis : a new understanding of how cancer evolves inside us

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121345
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 -…
  1 read online  
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
Website Notes
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Building blocks of hope : strategies for patients and caregivers living with MDS

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120407
Kurtin, Sandra, Murray, Cindy, Crisp, Nicole, Harrison, Lea. [Yardville, NJ]: Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc. , [2010]. Canadian edition.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 K96 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Strategies for patients and caregivers living with Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Author
Kurtin, Sandra
Murray, Cindy
Crisp, Nicole
Harrison, Lea
Edition
Canadian edition
Place of Publication
[Yardville, NJ]
Publisher
Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc.
Publication Date
[2010]
Physical Description
6 volumes : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
Hematologic Diseases
Bone Marrow Diseases
Caregivers
Notes
Canadian adaption - Title page
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Looseleaf
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH380 K96 2010
Website Notes
View translated editions (includes French and Chinese)
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Fertility challenges and solutions in women with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123000
Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2020.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Azim, Hatem A., Jr.
Demeestere, Isabelle
Peccatori, F. (Fedro)
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic - therapy
Fertility Preservation - methods
Infertility, Female - chemically induced
Counseling - methods
ISBN
9783030240851
9783030240868
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Multiple myeloma : spotlight reviews

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18390
Basingstoke, Hants, UK: Nature Publishing Group , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH540 M954 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Leukemia reprint collection : myeloma spotlight series published in Leukemia 2008-2009
Editor
Rajkumar, Vincent
Killman, Nicole Muller-Berat
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, Hants, UK
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Multiple Myeloma - diagnosis
Multiple Myeloma - drug therapy
Multiple Myeloma - classification
Genetic testing - methods
Multiple Myeloma - genetics
ISSN
0887-6924
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH540 M954 2009
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BRCA1 and BRCA2 predictive genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancers : a systematic review of clinical evidence

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14921
McGahan, Lynda. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA) , 2006.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Technology report, Issue 66, March 2006
Author
McGahan, Lynda
Corporate Author
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA)
Publication Date
2006
Series
CADTH report
Technology report 66
Subjects
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Genetic Screening
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Technology Assessment, Biomedical
ISBN
1894978986 (print)
1894978994 (online)
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Emotional facts of life with cancer : a guide to counselling and support for patients, families and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21575
Kapusta, Beth. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology , 2012. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Kapusta, Beth
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Counseling
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2012
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Dynamics of cancer : incidence, inheritance, and evolution

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15913
Frank, Steven A. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Age of cancer incidence; Multistage progression; History of theories; Progression dynamics; Theory I; Theory II; Genetics of progression; Carcinogens; Aging; Inheritance; Stem cells : tissue renewal; Stem cells : population genetics; Cell lineage history
  3 read online  
Author
Frank, Steven A
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publication Date
2007
Series
Princeton series in evolutionary biology
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Age of Onset
Stem Cells
Mutagenesis
Abstract
Age of cancer incidence
Multistage progression
History of theories
Progression dynamics
Theory I
Theory II
Genetics of progression
Carcinogens
Aging
Inheritance
Stem cells : tissue renewal
Stem cells : population genetics
Cell lineage history
ISBN
9780691133652
9780691133669 (pbk)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Genetics and genomics in nursing and health care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122082
Beery, Theresa A., Workman, M. Linda, Eggert, Julia. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; DNA structure and function -- Protein synthesis -- Genetic influences on cell division, cell differentiation, and gametogenesis -- Patterns of inheritance -- Epigenetic influences on gene expression -- Autosomal inheritance and disorders -- Sex chromosome and mitochondrial inheritance di…
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Author
Beery, Theresa A.
Workman, M. Linda
Eggert, Julia
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
F.A. Davis Company
Publication Date
2018
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Genetic Phenomena
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Genetic Techniques
Genomics
Nurses Instruction
Abstract
Contents:
DNA structure and function -- Protein synthesis -- Genetic influences on cell division, cell differentiation, and gametogenesis -- Patterns of inheritance -- Epigenetic influences on gene expression -- Autosomal inheritance and disorders -- Sex chromosome and mitochondrial inheritance disorders -- Family history and pedigree construction -- Congenital anomalies, basic dysmorphology, and genetic assessment -- Enzyme and collagen disorders -- Common childhood-onset genetic disorders -- Common adult-onset genetic disorders -- Cardiovascular disorders -- The genetics of cancer -- Genetic contributions to psychiatric and behavioral disorder -- Genetic and genomic testing -- Assessing genomic variation in drug response -- Health professionals and genomic care -- Financial, ethical, legal, and social considerations -- Genetic and genomic variation.
ISBN
0803660839
9780803660830
9780803660960
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Ovarian cancer risk-reducing surgery : a decision-making resource

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15456
Daly, Mary B, Cherry, Carol. Philadelphia, PA: Fox Chase Cancer Center , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP322 O96 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Author
Daly, Mary B
Cherry, Carol
Corporate Author
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
140 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms - surgery
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Risk Assessment
Decision Making
Ovarian Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP322 O96 2006
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Potential impact of individual genetic susceptibility and previous radiation exposure on radiation risk for astronauts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20833
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2010.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2010
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 167
Ebrary books
Subjects
Radiation Injuries - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Risk Assessment
Astronauts
Space Flight
ISBN
9780982384350
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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100 questions and answers about myelodysplastic syndromes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113670
Gotlib, Jason, Fechter, Lenn. [Boston, MA]: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 G684 2016
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about myelodysplastic syndromes
Author
Gotlib, Jason
Fechter, Lenn
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
x, 204 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
Hematologic Diseases
Popular Work
ISBN
9781284022551
9781284022544
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH380 G684 2016
Website Notes
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Lower gastrointestinal cancer 2015

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121139
European Society for Medical Oncology. Viganello-Lugano, Switzerland: European Society for Medical Oncology , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WI195 L917 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
European Society for Medical Oncology
Place of Publication
Viganello-Lugano, Switzerland
Publisher
European Society for Medical Oncology
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
94 p. ; 15 cm.
Series
ESMO pocket guidelines
Subjects
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms - therapy
Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy
Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis - diagnosis
Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis - therapy
Handbooks
Notes
The ESMO Pocket Guidelines are abridged versions of ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WI195 L917 2015
Website Notes
View the most recent ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines.
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Understanding lab and imaging tests

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17633
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 L652u 2008
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
43 p. : ill. : 23 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Laboratory Techniques and Procedures
Diagnosis, Laboratory
Diagnostic Tests, Routine
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH250 L652u 2008
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