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Investment in cancer risk and prevention research 2005-2007 : a special report from the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance's survey of government and voluntary sector investment in cancer research

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Canadian Cancer Research Alliance. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ206 C215c 2010

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This report focuses on investment in research focused on cancer risk and prevention over a three-year period. Research is critiical to our understanding of cancer risk and effective cancer prevention strategies. The investment in cancer risk and prevention at $122.3M represented 11% of the overal…

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Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Research Alliance

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA)

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 53 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - economics; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Research; Research Support as Topic; Investments - statistics & numerical data; Financing, Organized; Canada; Statistics

Abstract: This report focuses on investment in research focused on cancer risk and prevention over a three-year period. Research is critiical to our understanding of cancer risk and effective cancer prevention strategies. The investment in cancer risk and prevention at $122.3M represented 11% of the overall investment in cancer research form 2005-07.

ISSN: 9780978415761 (print); 9780978415778 (PDF)

Language: English

Material Type: Serial; Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ206 C215c 2010

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Investment in early translational cancer research, 2005-2007 : a special report from the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance's survey of government and voluntary sector investment in cancer research : February 2011

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Canadian Cancer Research Alliance. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ206 C215cf 2011

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Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Research Alliance

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA)

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 48p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - economics; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Research; Research Support as Topic; Investments - statistics & numerical data; Financing, Organized; Translational Research; Canada; Statistics

ISSN: 9780986684111 (print); 9780986684104 (PDF)

Language: English

Material Type: Serial; Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ206 C215cf 2011

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Breast cancer wait times in Canada : 2008 report card

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Canadian Breast Cancer Network. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C213b 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: Canadian Breast Cancer Network

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN)

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 44 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis; Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Hospitals; Health Planning Guidelines; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Health Services Administration - standards; Health Services Accessibility - standards; Waiting Lists; Canada

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WP870 C213b 2008

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http://www.cbcn.ca/documents/cbcn_special_reports/Wait_Times_2008_EN.pdf

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Cancer in older adults : oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

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American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 C212a 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Corporate Author: American Society of Clinical Oncology

Place of Publication: Alexandria, VA

Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 51 p. : ill. ; 22 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Aged; Geriatrics; Health Services for the Aged; Caregivers; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 C212a 2006

Website Notes: URL links to the 2012 edition.

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BC Cancer Registry annual report

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BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

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Continues / Continued By: Continued by, in part BC Cancer Registry statistics

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Subjects: Neoplasms - statistics; Neoplasms - mortality; Neoplasms - epidemiology; Registries; British Columbia

Notes: 2016 - Special focus: Cancer survivors in British Columbia; 2014 - Special focus: HPV-associated cancers in British Columbia; 2013 - Special focus: The future of cancer in British Columbia

Language: English

Material Type: Serial; Online

Frequency: Irregular or Other

Audience: Patient or Public; Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; VC Library Archives; Internet

Website Notes: To view Annual reports, click on Annual reports tab.

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Life and breath : respiratory disease in Canada

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Public Health Agency of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Public Health Agency of Canada , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: Public Health Agency of Canada

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Public Health Agency of Canada

Publication Date: 2007

Subjects: Lung Neoplasms; Asthma; Smoking; Air Pollution; Occupational Diseases; Chronic Disease; Mesothelioma; Tuberculosis; Lung Transplantation; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Statistics - Canada

ISBN: 9780662470601

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Website Notes: URL leads to Executive Summary

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http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/2007/lbrdc-vsmrc/index-eng.php

Dietary guidelines for Americans 2015-2020

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , 2015. 8th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; U.S. Department of Agriculture

Edition: 8th ed.

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Publication Date: 2015

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Feeding behavior; Diet - standards; Diet, Healthy; Nutrition; Nutrition Policy; Nutritional Requirements; Food; United States; Guideline

ISBN: 0160932513; 9780160932519; 9780160934674

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 or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.

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Breast cancer : thriving through treatment to recovery

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Price, Lisa A. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 P945 2019

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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Author: Price, Lisa A.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Health

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: xxviii, 154 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - diet therapy; Nutrition Therapy; Mind-Body Therapies; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780826148582; 9780826148575

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WP870 P945 2019

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.; Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.

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An introduction to cancer therapy

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New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Summary:; "This compilation attempts to provide readers with brief and concise information on different types of cancer, their origins, and available treatment options. Protein kinase inhibitors, currently in clinical practice and under research for potential clinical usefulness, are also reviewed.…

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Editor: Charron, Neil

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc

Publication Date: 2020

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Cancer etiology, diagnosis and treatments

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Genetic Therapy; Immunotherapy

Abstract: Summary:; "This compilation attempts to provide readers with brief and concise information on different types of cancer, their origins, and available treatment options. Protein kinase inhibitors, currently in clinical practice and under research for potential clinical usefulness, are also reviewed.Currently employed gene therapy strategies, obstacles, and challenges in cancer gene therapy are presented, focusing on the latest nanotechnological advancements in this field including gene transfer methods, vectors, and their current successful applications in cancer gene therapy.Lastly, sulfamethoxazole is examined for its history of combating several microbial infections by affecting folic acid biosynthesis inhibiting dihydropteroate synthetase." - Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9781536184501; 9781536185874

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.; Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.

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Get your oomph back : a guide to exercise after a cancer diagnosis

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Garritt, Carolyn. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Garritt, Carolyn

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: Hammersmith Health Books

Publication Date: 2021

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Exercise Therapy; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781781612118; 9781781612125

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 or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.

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Biology and treatment of cancer : understanding cancer

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Pardee, Arthur B., Stein, Gary S. Wiley Blackwell , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Author: Pardee, Arthur B.; Stein, Gary S.

Publisher: Wiley Blackwell

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 316 p.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - therapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780470009581; 9780470374238

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Cooking - comfort - care : nourishment for the pancreatic cancer fight : recipes and nutrition tips for people with pancreatic cancer

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. [Summit, NJ]: Celgene Inc. , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WI810 P188 2016

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

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Corporate Author: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Place of Publication: [Summit, NJ]

Publisher: Celgene Inc.

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 53 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Pancreatic Neoplasms - diet therapy; Nutrition Therapy; Diet, Healthy

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WI810 P188 2016

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How plant flavonoids affect the outcome of hormonal and biological cancer therapies : a handbook for doctors and patients

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Sak, Katrin. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. , 2022.

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Author: Sak, Katrin

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Publication Date: 2022

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Cancer etiology, diagnosis and treatments

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Flavonoids - therapeutic use; Nutrition Therapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781685076085; 9781685076986

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Access clinic : improving health services for women with disabilities

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British Columbia's Women's Hospital and Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre , [n.d.].

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Corporate Author: British Columbia's Women's Hospital and Health Centre

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre

Publication Date: [n.d.]

Subjects: Women's Health Services; Mammography; Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control; Vaginal Smears; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control; Disabled Persons; British Columbia

Language: English

Material Type: Website

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://www.bcwomens.ca/Services/HealthServices/AccessClinic/default.htm

Nutritional guidelines for breast cancer survivors

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Van Patten, Cheri. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B863 2008 v.12

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

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Author: Van Patten, Cheri

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 60 minutes

Series: BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 12

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - diet therapy; Nutrition Therapy; Survivors; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WP870 B863 2008 v.12

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Cancer and complementary medicine : your guide to smart choices in symptom management

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Lee, Colleen O, Decker, Georgia M. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society | Hygeia Media , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 L477c 2012

Table of Contents:; What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.

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Author: Lee, Colleen O; Decker, Georgia M

Place of Publication: Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher: Oncology Nursing Society; Hygeia Media

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: iv, 145 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Complementary Therapies; Popular Work

Abstract: Table of Contents:; What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.

ISBN: 935864173; 9781935864172; 9781935864394

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Call Number: QZ201 L477c 2012

Website Notes: Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.