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Know your chances : understanding health statistics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20841
Woloshin, Steven, Schwartz, Lisa M, Welch, H. Gilbert. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 W866 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Woloshin, Steven
Schwartz, Lisa M
Welch, H. Gilbert
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
University of California Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
142 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Health Status Indicators
Risk Assessment
Biometry
Statistics as Topic
Public Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9780520252226
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 W866 2008

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Outcomes assessment in cancer : measures, methods, and applications

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14096
New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 O94 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Lipscomb, Joseph
Gotay, Carolyn C
Snyder, Claire
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Treatment Outcome
Quality of Life
Health Status Indicators
ISBN
052183890
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 O94 2005

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Review of Safety Code 6 (2013) : Health Canada's safety limits for exposure to radiofrequency fields

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21513
Demers, Paul. [Ottawa, ON]: Royal Society of Canada , 2014.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Royal Society of Canada Expert Panel : a review of Safety Code 6 (2013) : Health Canada's safety limits for exposure to radiofrequency fields
Expert Panel Report on A Review of Safety Code 6 (2013)
Author
Demers, Paul
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Royal Society of Canada
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure
Health Status Indicators
Radiation Protection - standards
Neoplasms, Radiation Induced - epidemiology
Occupational Exposure
Radio Waves - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9781928140009
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://rsc-src.ca/sites/default/files/SC6_Report_Formatted_1.pdf
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Lung cancer : a risk for smokers and non-smokers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16156
Information Television Network. Boca Raton, Fla.: Information Television Network, Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 L963i 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Information Television Network
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
Information Television Network, Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
30 minutes
Series
Healthy body, healthy mind 807
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Smoking
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WF658 L963i 2006

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Cancer causes and controversies : understanding risk reduction and prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113550
Kwabi-Addo, Bernard, Lindstrom, Tia Laura. Greenwood Publishing Group , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Kwabi-Addo, Bernard
Lindstrom, Tia Laura
Publisher
Greenwood Publishing Group
Publication Date
2011
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780313379284
9780313379291
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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Recent advances in research on radiofrequency fields and health : 2001-2003

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17760
Krewski, Daniel. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QT34 R295 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The original 1999 report was published as "Review of the potential health risks of radiofrequency fields from wireless telecommunications devices" / Expert Panel on the Potential Health Risks of Radiofrequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunications Devices - Ottawa, ON: Royal Society of Ca…
More Information
  3 read online  
Alternate Title
Journal of toxicology and environmental health, Part B, 10:287-318, 2007
Author
Krewski, Daniel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure
Cellular Phone
Health Status Indicators
Radiation Protection - standards
Neoplasms, Radiation Induced - epidemiology
Occupational Exposure
Radio Waves - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
Abstract
The original 1999 report was published as "Review of the potential health risks of radiofrequency fields from wireless telecommunications devices" / Expert Panel on the Potential Health Risks of Radiofrequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunications Devices - Ottawa, ON: Royal Society of Canada, 1999. See ID# 241.
The updates to the original 1999 report are published as journal articles:
1: Krewski D, Byus CV, Glickman BW, Lotz WG, Mandeville R, McBride ML, Prato FS,
Weaver DF. Recent advances in research on radiofrequency fields and health. J
Toxicol Environ Health B Crit Rev. 2001 Jan-Mar;4(1):145-59. Review. PubMed PMID:
11202059.
2: Krewski D, Glickman BW, Habash RW, Habbick B, Lotz WG, Mandeville R, Prato FS,
Salem T, Weaver DF. Recent advances in research on radiofrequency fields and
health: 2001-2003. J Toxicol Environ Health B Crit Rev. 2007
Jun-Jul;10(4):287-318. Review. PubMed PMID: 17620203.
3: Habash RW, Elwood JM, Krewski D, Lotz WG, McNamee JP, Prato FS. Recent0
advances in research on radiofrequency fields and health: 2004-2007. J Toxicol
Environ Health B Crit Rev. 2009 Apr;12(4):250-88. Review. PubMed PMID: 20183523.
See ID #s 241, 19259 and 19519 for related reports.
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Website
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QT34 R295 2007
Read Online
http://rsc-src.ca/en/expert-panels/rsc-reports/review-potential-health-risks-radiofrequency-fields-from-wireless
http://rsc-src.ca/sites/default/files/pdf/expert_panel_radiofrequency_update2.pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17620203

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Recent advances in research on radiofrequency fields and health : 2004-2007

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19259
New York, NY: Taylor & Francis , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QT34 R295 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The original 1999 report was published as "Review of the potential health risks of radiofrequency fields from wireless telecommunications devices" / Expert Panel on the Potential Health Risks of Radiofrequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunications Devices - Ottawa, ON: Royal Society of Ca…
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Journal of toxicology and environmental health, Part B, 12:250-288, 2009
Editor
Habash, Riadh W. Y
Elwood, J. Mark
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure
Cellular Phone
Health Status Indicators
Radiation Protection - standards
Neoplasms, Radiation Induced - epidemiology
Occupational Exposure
Radio Waves - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
Abstract
The original 1999 report was published as "Review of the potential health risks of radiofrequency fields from wireless telecommunications devices" / Expert Panel on the Potential Health Risks of Radiofrequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunications Devices - Ottawa, ON: Royal Society of Canada, 1999. See ID# 241.
The updates to the original 1999 report are published as journal articles:
1: Krewski D, Byus CV, Glickman BW, Lotz WG, Mandeville R, McBride ML, Prato FS,
Weaver DF. Recent advances in research on radiofrequency fields and health. J
Toxicol Environ Health B Crit Rev. 2001 Jan-Mar;4(1):145-59. Review. PubMed PMID:
11202059.
2: Krewski D, Glickman BW, Habash RW, Habbick B, Lotz WG, Mandeville R, Prato FS,
Salem T, Weaver DF. Recent advances in research on radiofrequency fields and
health: 2001-2003. J Toxicol Environ Health B Crit Rev. 2007
Jun-Jul;10(4):287-318. Review. PubMed PMID: 17620203.
3: Habash RW, Elwood JM, Krewski D, Lotz WG, McNamee JP, Prato FS. Recent0
advances in research on radiofrequency fields and health: 2004-2007. J Toxicol
Environ Health B Crit Rev. 2009 Apr;12(4):250-88. Review. PubMed PMID: 20183523.
See ID #s 241, 17760 and 19519 for related reports.
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Website
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QT34 R295 2009
Website Notes
Abstract of article
Read Online
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20183523

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Recent advances in research on radiofrequency fields and health : update

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19519
New York, NY: Taylor & Francis , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QT34 R295 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The original 1999 report was published as "Review of the potential health risks of radiofrequency fields from wireless telecommunications devices" / Expert Panel on the Potential Health Risks of Radiofrequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunications Devices - Ottawa, ON: Royal Society of Ca…
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Journal of toxicology and environmental health, Part B, 4: 145-159, 2001
Editor
Krewski, Daniel
McBride, Mary L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure
Cellular Phone
Health Status Indicators
Radiation Protection - standards
Neoplasms, Radiation Induced - epidemiology
Occupational Exposure
Radio Waves - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
Abstract
The original 1999 report was published as "Review of the potential health risks of radiofrequency fields from wireless telecommunications devices" / Expert Panel on the Potential Health Risks of Radiofrequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunications Devices - Ottawa, ON: Royal Society of Canada, 1999. See ID# 241.
The updates to the original 1999 report are published as journal articles:
1: Krewski D, Byus CV, Glickman BW, Lotz WG, Mandeville R, McBride ML, Prato FS,
Weaver DF. Recent advances in research on radiofrequency fields and health. J
Toxicol Environ Health B Crit Rev. 2001 Jan-Mar;4(1):145-59. Review. PubMed PMID:
11202059.
2: Krewski D, Glickman BW, Habash RW, Habbick B, Lotz WG, Mandeville R, Prato FS,
Salem T, Weaver DF. Recent advances in research on radiofrequency fields and
health: 2001-2003. J Toxicol Environ Health B Crit Rev. 2007
Jun-Jul;10(4):287-318. Review. PubMed PMID: 17620203.
3: Habash RW, Elwood JM, Krewski D, Lotz WG, McNamee JP, Prato FS. Recent0
advances in research on radiofrequency fields and health: 2004-2007. J Toxicol
Environ Health B Crit Rev. 2009 Apr;12(4):250-88. Review. PubMed PMID: 20183523.
See ID #s 241, 17760 and 19259 for related reports.
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Website
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QT34 R295 2001
Website Notes
Citation and abstract of article in PubMed
Read Online
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11202059

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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
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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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Uncertainties in the estimation of radiation risks and probabilty of disease causation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20837
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2012.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  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
2012
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 171
Ebrary books
Subjects
Radiation Dosage
Radiation, Ionizing
Risk Assessment
Epidemiologic Studies
Radiation Effects
ISBN
9780983545019
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=3382416
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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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  1 read online  
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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http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/82-619-m/82-619-m2005001-eng.pdf

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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
More Information
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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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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  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Risk Factors
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Genetic Testing
Early Detection of Cancer
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.willow.org/wp-content/uploads/Breast_Cancer_In_The_Family.pdf
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How healthy are you? Self-assessment quiz

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18450
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Health Promotion
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Life Style
Health Behavior
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/BCCA12_HHAY_brochure_web1.pdf
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/prevention-screening/prevention
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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
More Information
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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Cancer : what causes it, what doesn't

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113561
American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
224 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Risk Factors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235447
9781604431186
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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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…
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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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Cancer sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124995
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2021. 9th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a he…
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Alternate Title
Cancer sourcebook
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
9th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2021
Series
Health reference series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a healthy lifestyle, addressing issues related to cancer risk, and taking advantage of screening exams. Various treatment choices, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and biological therapies ? are discussed, and facts are provided about cancer clinical trials and other ongoing research. And also it talks about life after cancer treatment and healthy food choices. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms, a directory of national cancer organizations, and suggestions for finding community-based resources. - Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9780780819191
9780780819207
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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Cancer sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113571
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2011. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers,…
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Editor
Bellenir, Karen
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
1110 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Health reference series
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, a glossary of related terms, statistical data, and a directory of resources for additional information
ISBN
9780780811980
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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Cancer sourcebook

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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2015. 7th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers,…
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Alternate Title
Cancer sourcebook
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2015
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, a glossary of related terms, statistical data, and a directory of resources for additional information
Table of contents:
Part I Cancer Overview -- Part II Risk Factors and Cancer Prevention -- Part III Cancer Types -- Part IV Cancer Detection and Diagnosis -- Part V Cancer Treatment -- Part VI Coping With Cancer -- Part VII Research and Clinical Trials -- Part VIII Trends and Statistics -- Part IX Additional Help and Information
ISBN
9780780813557
9780780813960
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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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