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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
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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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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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  2 read online  
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
Read Online
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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  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
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol92/mono92.pdf
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/PDFs/index.php

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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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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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Family consultant on cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18243
Beijing, China: College Publisher , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F198 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
What is cancer; Different types of cancer; How vitamins and minerals help to improve our health; Treatments for different types of cancer
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Editor
Dongqiao, Jian
Place of Publication
Beijing, China
Publisher
College Publisher
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
156 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Abstract
What is cancer
Different types of cancer
How vitamins and minerals help to improve our health
Treatments for different types of cancer
ISBN
978507706956
7507706958
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 F198 1996

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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
More Information
  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
Read Online
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wcr/2008/wcr_2008.pdf

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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.
Read Online
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
More Information
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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
Read Online
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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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 atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123276
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
Read Online
http://canceratlas.cancer.org/
https://canceratlas.cancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ACS_CA3_Book.pdf
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Cancer atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119583
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ 17 C215c 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  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
Read Online
http://canceratlas.cancer.org/

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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
More Information
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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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
More Information
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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
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
Read Online
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wrk/
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wrk/wrk5/index.php
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wrk/wrk5/Report_VitD.pdf
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Cancer-gate : how to win the losing cancer war

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14908
Epstein, Samuel S. Amityville, NY: Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 E64c 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancergate
Author
Epstein, Samuel S
Place of Publication
Amityville, NY
Publisher
Baywood Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Series
Policy, politics, health and medicine series
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Food Contamination
Politics - U.S.
Health Policy - United States
ISBN
0895033100 (cloth)
0895033542 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 E64c 2005

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Human cancer: known causes and prevention by organ site

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119929
International Agency for Research on Cancer. World Health Organization 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
"This poster presents the target organs for all agents classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) by the IARC Monographs Programme (in red), and for the interventions showing sufficient evidence of a cancer-preventive effect in the IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention (in green)."
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Alternate Title
Known causes of human cancer by organ site
Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Edition
2017
Publisher
World Health Organization
Series
IARC monographs of carcinogenic risks to humans. Handbooks of cancer prevention.
Subjects
Carcinogens - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Smoking - adverse effects
Tobacco Use - adverse effects
Posters
Popular Work
Abstract
"This poster presents the target organs for all agents classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) by the IARC Monographs Programme (in red), and for the interventions showing sufficient evidence of a cancer-preventive effect in the IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention (in green)."
Notes
Entitled Human cancer: known causes and prevention by organ site at http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Publications/presentations.php
2017 edition entitled IARC monographs of carcinogenic risks to humans and Handbooks of cancer prevention.
2014 edition entitled IARC monographs : Known causes of human cancer by organ site.
Material Type
Other
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Website Notes
Poster available in English, Chinese, French.
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Publications/OrganSitePoster.pdf
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Publications/presentations.php
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