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Confronting hereditary breast and ovarian cancer : identify your risk, understand your options, change your destiny

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20413
Friedman, Sue, Sutphen, Rebecca, Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F911 2012
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Author
Friedman, Sue
Sutphen, Rebecca
Steligo, Kathy
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xix, 261 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781421404080
1421404087
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F911 2012

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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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Colorectal cancer can run in the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19834
Wantirna, Vic.: Medcom Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 C721b 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Berk, Terri
Macrae, Finlay
Place of Publication
Wantirna, Vic.
Publisher
Medcom Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xvii, 186 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control
Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis
Popular Work
ISBN
9789889742843
9889742845
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 C721b 2006

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Attributable causes of cancer in France in the year 2000

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20500
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2007.
Audience
Professional
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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
2007
Series
IARC working group reports 3
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Risk Factors
France
ISBN
9789283224434
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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
  2 read online  
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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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Vitamin D and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20499
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2008
Series
IARC working group reports 5
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Vitamin D - adverse effects
Vitamin D - therapeutic use
Risk Factors
ISBN
9789283224464
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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
  2 read online  
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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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
  2 read online  
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
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Some chemicals used as solvents and in polymer manufacture

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120553
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 , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2017 v. 110
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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 , 3-10 June 2014.
  1 read online  
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
2017
Physical Description
vii, 276 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 110
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Carcinogens
Caprylates - adverse effects
Fluorocarbons - adverse effects
Methylene Chloride - adverse effects
Thiophenes - adverse effects
Propane - adverse effects
Risk Factors
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
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 , 3-10 June 2014.
Notes
IARC monographs are shelved in VC Journal stacks.
ISBN
9789283201489
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2017 v. 110
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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
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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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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
  1 read online  
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
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Living downstream : an ecologist's personal investigation of cancer and the environment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19937
Steingraber, Sandra. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 S819 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Steingraber, Sandra
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxvi, 414 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
ISBN
9780306818691
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 S819 2010

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One renegade cell : how cancer begins

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog418
Weinberg, Robert. New York, NY: Basic Books, Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 W423 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Weinberg, Robert
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Basic Books, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Carcinogens
ISBN
465072755
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 W423 1998

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Overall evaluations of carcinogenicity : an updating of IARC monographs : volumes 1 to 42

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4729
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1987.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1987 Suppl 7
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1987
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans suppl 7
Subjects
Carcinogens
Neoplasms - etiology
ISBN
9283214410
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1987 Suppl 7
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Origin of cancers : clinical perspectives and implications of a stem-cell theory of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19788
Tu, Shi-Ming. New York, NY: Springer , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 T883 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Author
Tu, Shi-Ming
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xviii, 239 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Cancer treatment and research 154
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Stem Cells
ISBN
9781441959676
144195967X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 T883 2010
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International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Humans. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1986.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1986 v.38
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Humans
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1986
Physical Description
421 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 38
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Smoking - adverse effects
ISBN
9789283215387
9283215389
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1986 v.38
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Man-made mineral fibres and radon

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8443
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1988.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 v.43
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1988
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 43
Subjects
Carcinogens
Radon
Fibers
Neoplasms - etiology
ISBN
9283212436
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 v.43
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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
  2 read online  
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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