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Understanding and managing oncologic emergencies : a resource for nurses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15547
Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 U55k 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Kaplan, Marcelle
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xii, 327 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Oncology Nursing
Emergencies - nursing
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
9781890504625
1890504629
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WY161 U55k 2006

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Understanding and managing oncologic emergencies : a resource for nurses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21625
Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 U55k 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Kaplan, Marcelle
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xiii, 474 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Oncology Nursing
Emergencies - nursing
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
1935864203
9781935864202
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WY156 U55k 2013

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Crisis of chronic disease among aboriginal peoples : a challenge for public health, population health and social policy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18420
Reading, J. [Victoria, BC?]: University of Victoria, Centre for Aboriginal Health Research , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT500 R287 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Reading, J
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
University of Victoria, Centre for Aboriginal Health Research
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
185 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease - epidemiology
Risk Factors
Public Health
First Nations
Health Services, Indigenous
Health Status Disparities
Canada
ISBN
9781550584073
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WT500 R287 2009

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International travel and health 2010 : situation as on 1 January 2010

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19209
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA110 I61 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
x, 248 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Communicable Disease Control
Vaccination
Travel
Risk Factors
World Health Organization
ISBN
9789241580458
9241580453
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA110 I61 2010
Loan Policy
28 days

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Health state descriptions for Canadians : cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15691
[Ottawa, ON]: Statistics Canada , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H434e 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The series is primarily intended to document the disease classifications used in the Population Health Impact of Disease in Canada (PHI) research program and help researchers to understand how the PHI estimates were calculated. It is also of interest to health professionals, advocacy groups, and in…
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Editor
Evans, William K
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Statistics Canada
Publication Date
2006
Series
Health state descriptions for Canadians
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - epidemiology - Canada
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasm Staging
Activities of Daily Living
Health Status - Canada
Cost of Illness - Canada
Quality of Life
Risk Factors
Prognosis
Attitude to Health
Classification and Measurement System of Functional Health (CLAMES)
Abstract
The series is primarily intended to document the disease classifications used in the Population Health Impact of Disease in Canada (PHI) research program and help researchers to understand how the PHI estimates were calculated. It is also of interest to health professionals, advocacy groups, and individual Canadians who are looking for an overview of how living with cancer affects day-to-day functioning throughout its various stages of progression and treatment."
ISBN
0662696182
ISSN
1718-4630
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 H434e 2006
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Cancer sourcebook for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18916
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2010. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 C215s 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, ca…
Editor
Bellenir, Karen
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xix, 729 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Genital Neoplasms, Female - therapy
Women's Health
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, cancer risk factors, screening and prevention programs, women's issues in cancer treatment and survivorship, research initiatives, a glossary of cancer terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information
ISBN
9780780811393
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP145 C215s 2010

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Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2019. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Editor
Jemal, Ahmedin
Torre, Lindsey
Soerjomataram, Isabelle
Bray, Freddie
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Global Burden of Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Risk Factors
Atlases
ISBN
9781604432657
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ 17 C215c 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
  1 read online  
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
136 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Global Burden of Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Risk Factors
Atlases
ISBN
9781604432282
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ 17 C215c 2014
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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C2151c 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
PT.1: The cancer challenge; Cancer control and the burden of cancer; PT. 2: Prevention and screening; Active cancer prevention; Achieving behavioural changes in individuals and populations; Early diagnosis and screening in cancer control; PT.3: Applying new research; Integrating science with ser…
Editor
Elwood, J. Mark
Sutcliffe, Simon B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiv, 469 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - therapy
Early Detection of Cancer
Health Planning
Health Promotion
Mass Screening
Population Surveillance
World Health
Canada
Abstract
PT.1: The cancer challenge
Cancer control and the burden of cancer
PT. 2: Prevention and screening
Active cancer prevention
Achieving behavioural changes in individuals and populations
Early diagnosis and screening in cancer control
PT.3: Applying new research
Integrating science with service in cancer control: closing the gap between discovery and delivery
The impact of immunization on cancer control: the example of HPV vaccination
PT.4: Improving patient care
Improving cancer services: the approach taken in England
Population-based cancer control and the role of guidelines - towards a 'systems' approach
The optimal provision of cancer treatment services
Managing the cost of new therapies: the challenge of funding new drugs
Community supports for people affected by cancer
Improving quality of life
Shifting the paradigm: from complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to integrative oncology
Patient centred supportive and palliative care
PT.5: Integrated cancer control
From cancer care to cancer control: organization of population-based cancer control systems
Getting the public involved in cancer control - doing something besides worrying
Organizational structures for cancer control
Evaluating the outcomes of cancer control
Priority setting methods and cancer control
Ethics and the idea of cancer control
Integrating cancer control with control of other non-communicable diseases
Cancer control in developing countries
Strengthening the global community for cancer control
ISBN
9780199550173
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C2151c 2010

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19567
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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Managing breast cancer risk

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15539
Morrow, Monica, Jordan, V. Craig. Hamilton, ON: BC Decker Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 M266m 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Morrow, Monica
Jordan, V. Craig
Place of Publication
Hamilton, ON
Publisher
BC Decker Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Chemoprevention
ISBN
155009260X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M266m 2003

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Supportive care in cancer : a handbook for oncologists

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog38
New York, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc. , 1999. 2nd ed., rev. and expanded.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 S959k 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Klastersky, Jean
Schimpff, Stephen C
Senn, Hans-Jorg
Edition
2nd ed., rev. and expanded
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Marcel Dekker, Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Infection Control
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
ISBN
024719980
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 S959k 1999

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Global burden of disease and risk factors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14836
New York, NY: Oxford University Press | World Bank , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 G562 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Disease control priorities project
DCP2
Editor
Lopez, Alan D
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
World Bank
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Health Status Indicators
World Health
Risk Factors
ISBN
0821362623
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 G562 2006
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World health statistics 2008

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16594
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900.1 W97 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
110 p. : ill., 30 cm.
Subjects
World Health
Vital Statistics
Risk Factors
Health Status Indicators
Statistics
ISBN
9789241563598
9241563591
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF Statistics
Internet
Call Number
WA900.1 W97 2008
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Reduce your cancer risk : twelve steps to a healthier life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19767
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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Community capacity building strategy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17732
BC Healthy Living Alliance. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Healthy Living Alliance , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA590 B365 2007
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Corporate Author
BC Healthy Living Alliance
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Healthy Living Alliance
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
38 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Promotion
Risk Factors
Health Education
Community Networks
Community Health Planning
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WA590 B365 2007
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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2021. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P976i 2021
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Alternate Title
Psycho-oncology (Holland)
Editor
Breitbart, William S.
Butow, Phyllis
Jacobsen, Paul
Lam, Wendy
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xxvi, 842 p. ; ill. ; 29 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms -- prevention & control
Neoplasms -- therapy
Risk Factors
ISBN
9780190097653
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 P976i 2021

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Skin cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15326
New York, NY: Informa Healthcare , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WR500 S628r 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Ringborg, Ulrik
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Informa Healthcare
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Skin Neoplasms - epidemiology
Melanoma - prevention & control
Melanoma - epidemiology
Mass Screening
Risk Factors
ISBN
9780849398896
0849398894
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 S628r 2007

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[St. Louis, MO]: Mosby , 2007. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 O574 2007
Availability
26 copies, 19 available
Editor
Langhorne, Martha E
Fulton, Janet S
Otto, Shirley E
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
Mosby
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxiii, 792 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Oncology Nursing
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Notes
CN Library copies are housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9780323041850
032304185X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Call Number
WY156 O574 2007

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Some industrial chemicals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120905
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2018.
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, 2-9 February 2016
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2018
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 115
Subjects
Carcinogens
Chemical Industry
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Occupational Health
Risk Factors
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, 2-9 February 2016
ISBN
9789283201816
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Serial
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF format.
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