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Malignant : how bad policy and bad evidence harm people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123037
Prasad, Vinayak K. Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press , 2020.
Audience
Professional
"In this critical study of current cancer therapies, Dr. Prasad, an oncologist and hematologist, examines oncology practice and policy in the United States. His book is organized into four sections: (1) an overview of cancer drugs, (2) forces that distort cancer medicine and practice, (3) details a…
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Author
Prasad, Vinayak K.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
John Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - economics
Biomedical Research - economics
Drug Development - economics
Health Policy
Patient rights
United States
Abstract
"In this critical study of current cancer therapies, Dr. Prasad, an oncologist and hematologist, examines oncology practice and policy in the United States. His book is organized into four sections: (1) an overview of cancer drugs, (2) forces that distort cancer medicine and practice, (3) details about cancer research and practice, (4) recommended solutions on multiple levels (policy, practitioners, medical education, and pharmacology)"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
The Basics of Cancer Drugs : Cost, Benefit, Value -- Surrogate Endpoints in Cancer : What Are They and Where Are They Used? -- Use and Misuse of Surrogates for Drug Approvals -- How High Prices Harm Patients and Society -- Hype, Spin, and the Unbridled Enthusiasm That Distorts Cancer Medicine -- Financial Conflict of Interest -- The Harms of Financial Conflicts and How to Rehabilitate Medicine -- Will Precision Oncology Save Us? -- Study Design -- Principles of Oncology Practice -- Important Trials in Oncology -- Global Oncology -- How Should Cancer Drug Development Proceed? -- What Can the US Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare and -- Medicaid Services Do Tomorrow? -- What Can People with Cancer Do? -- What Can Students, Residents, and Fellows Do?
ISBN
9781421437637
9781421437644
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Physicians' cancer chemotherapy drug manual 2023

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125034
Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC , 2023. 23rd ed.
Audience
Professional
"Completely revised and updated for 2023, the Physicians' Cancer Chemotherapy Drug Manual is an up-to-date guide to the latest information on standard therapy and recent advances in the field. Written by world-class experts in clinical cancer therapeutics, this essential reference provides a comple…
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Editor
Chu, Edward
DeVita, Vincent T., Jr.
Edition
23rd ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Publication Date
2023
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Handbook
Abstract
"Completely revised and updated for 2023, the Physicians' Cancer Chemotherapy Drug Manual is an up-to-date guide to the latest information on standard therapy and recent advances in the field. Written by world-class experts in clinical cancer therapeutics, this essential reference provides a complete, easy-to-use catalogue of over 100 drugs and commonly used drug regimens-both on- and off-label-for the treatment of all the major cancers." -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
1284272737
9781284272734
9781284272741
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Physicians' cancer chemotherapy drug manual 2021

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123246
Chu, Edward, DeVita, Vincent T., Jr. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , 2022. 21st ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Chu, Edward
DeVita, Vincent T., Jr.
Edition
21st ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2022
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
ISBN
1284230139
9781284230130
9781284230284
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Physicians' cancer chemotherapy drug manual 2020

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122332
Chu, Edward, DeVita, Vincent T., Jr. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , [2020]. 20th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 C559 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Chu, Edward
DeVita, Vincent T., Jr.
Edition
20th ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
[2020]
Physical Description
ix, 751 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
ISBN
9781284198041
9781284198058
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Surrey Library
Call Number
QZ267 C559 2020
Website Notes
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Long-term and short-term screening assays for carcinogens : a critical appraisal

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15023
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1980.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1980 Suppl 2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1980
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks of chemicals to humans suppl 2
Subjects
Carcinogens
Neoplasms - etiology
ISBN
9283214056
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1980 Suppl 2

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Non-ionizing radiation, Pt. 2 : radiofrequency electromagnetic fields

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21514
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2013.
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, 24-31 May 2011
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2013
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 102
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
Radiation, Nonionizing
Radio Waves - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced
Risk Assessment
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, 24-31 May 2011
ISBN
9789283213253
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol102/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol102/mono102.pdf
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Electromagnetic fields and the risk of cancer : report of an Advisory Group on Non-ionising Radiation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8399
Doll, Sir Richard. Didcot, Oxon: National Radiological Protection Board , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QT34 E39 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
NRPB Volume 3, No. 1 1992
Author
Doll, Sir Richard
Corporate Author
National Radiological Protection Board
Place of Publication
Didcot, Oxon
Publisher
National Radiological Protection Board
Publication Date
1992
Series
Documents of the NRPB 3 : 1
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QT34 E39 1992

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ELF electromagnetic fields and the risk of cancer : report of an Advisory Group on Non-ionising Radiation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5680
National Radiological Protection Board. Didcot, Oxon: National Radiological Protection Board , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QT34 E39n 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
NRPB : documents of the NRPB volume 12, number 1, 2001
Corporate Author
National Radiological Protection Board
Place of Publication
Didcot, Oxon
Publisher
National Radiological Protection Board
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
ISBN
0859514560
ISSN
0958-5648
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QT34 E39n 2001
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http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140714084352/http://www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1254510570928?p=1219908766891
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140714084352/http://www.hpa.org.uk/webc/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1194947420620

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Some non-heterocyclic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and some related exposures

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18163
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v.92
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 853 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 92
Subjects
Carcinogens
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Neoplasms - etiology
Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic - toxicity
Risk Assessment - methods
DNA Adducts
Environmental Exposure
Occupational Exposure
ISBN
9789283212928
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v.92
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol92/mono92.pdf
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/PDFs/index.php

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Meyler's side effects of drugs in cancer and immunology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18072
San Diego, CA: Elsevier , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ267 M613 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Editor
Aronson, Jeffrey K
Place of Publication
San Diego, CA
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 774 p. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - immunology
Drug Therapy - adverse effects
ISBN
9780444532671
0444532676
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ267 M613 2010

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Effect of the supplemental use of antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E, and coenzyme Q10 for the prevention and treatment of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14462
Shekelle, Paul G. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2003.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Shekelle, Paul G
Corporate Author
Southern California Evidence-Based Practice Center/RAND
Place of Publication
Rockville, MD
Publisher
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Vitamin C - therapeutic use
Vitamin E - therapeutic use
Ubiquinone - therapeutic use
Antioxidants - therapeutic use
ISBN
1587630915
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK36859/
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Causes of cancer : quantitative estimates of avoidable risks of cancer in the United States today

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2955
Doll, Richard, Peto, Richard. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 1981.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 D665 1981
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Doll, Richard
Peto, Richard
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1981
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ202 D665 1981

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Cancer epidemiology and prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2251
New York, NY: W.B. Saunders Company , 1996. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C219s 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Schottenfeld, David
Fraumeni, Joseph F
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.B. Saunders Company
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - etiology
ISBN
0195053540
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 C219s 1996

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Schottenfeld and Fraumeni : cancer epidemiology and prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120386
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2018. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C219s 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer epidemiology and prevention
Editor
Thun, Michael J.
Linet, Martha S.
Cerhan, James R.
Haiman, Christopher A.
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xix, 1308 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - etiology
Notes
Preceded by Cancer epidemiology and prevention / edited by David Schottenfeld, Joseph F. Fraumeni Jr., 3rd ed. 2006
ISBN
9780190238667
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C219s 2018

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Application of human factors in chemo and radiation therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16404
Shultz, Jonas. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ42 S562 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Shultz, Jonas
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Subjects
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Medication Errors - prevention & control
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ42 S562 2008

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Communicating effectively with patients undergoing chemotherapy : a guide for healthcare professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20189
Ali, Val, Audet-Lapointe, Marika. [Toronto, ON]: Elsevier Canada , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W62 A398 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Ali, Val
Audet-Lapointe, Marika
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Elsevier Canada
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
20 p. ; 21 cm.
Series
New horizons in oncology
Subjects
Communication
Physician-Patient Relations
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Patient Education as Topic
ISBN
9781897422496
1897422490
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W62 A398 2008

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World cancer report 2008

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17717
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: IARC Press , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Editor
Boyle, Peter
Levin, Bernard
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
IARC Press
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - therapy
World Health
Statistics
ISBN
9789283204237
9283204239
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wcr/2008/wcr_2008.pdf

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Fundamentals of cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15479
New York, NY: Springer , 2005.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Alberts, David S
Hess, Lisa M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2005
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Early Diagnosis
Risk Factors
ISBN
9783540242123
3540242102
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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World cancer report 2014

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21520
Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 W927k 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Chapter 6.1 includes National cancer control programs by Simon B. Sutcliffe and Cancer control in Canada: challenges and strategies in a high-income country.
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Editor
Stewart, Bernard W
Wild, Christopher P
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xiv, 630 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms by Site
World Health
Statistics
Abstract
Chapter 6.1 includes National cancer control programs by Simon B. Sutcliffe and Cancer control in Canada: challenges and strategies in a high-income country.
ISBN
9789283204299
9283204298
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 W927k 2014
Website Notes
Table of contents and ordering information.
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http://publications.iarc.fr/Non-Series-Publications/World-Cancer-Reports/World-Cancer-Report-2014
http://apps.who.int/bookorders/anglais/detart1.jsp?codlan=1&codcol=76&codcch=31&content=1

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Reducing environmental cancer risk : what we can do now : President's Cancer Panel 2008-2009 annual report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19497
Reuben, Suzanne H. [Bethesda, MD]: President's Cancer Panel , 2010.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
2008-2009 Annual report : President's Cancer Panel
President's Cancer Panel 2008-2009 annual report
Author
Reuben, Suzanne H
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
President's Cancer Panel
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - prevention & control
Government Regulation
United States
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
2nd URL links to the Executive summary
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http://deainfo.nci.nih.gov/advisory/pcp/annualReports/pcp08-09rpt/PCP_Report_08-09_508.pdf
http://realneo.us/content/executive-summary-reducing-environmental-cancer-risk-what-we-can-do-now-april-2010
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