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Steingraber, Sandra. [Toronto, ON]: People's Picture Company Inc. , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 S819L 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Steingraber, Sandra
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
People's Picture Company Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
colour ; 85 minutes
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Documentaries and Factual Films
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 S819L 2010

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Environmental health sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120546
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2015. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, car…
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Environmental health sourcebook
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2015
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Environmental Health
Environmental Pollution - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Popular Work
Abstract
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and mold, and information about associated diseases and disorders, including cancer, allergies, respiratory problems, and skin disorders; along with information about environmental concerns for specific populations, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further help and information
Table of contents:
Part I Understanding the Health Effects of Environmental Hazards -- Part II Health Concerns and Their Environmental Triggers -- Part III Outdoor Environmental Hazards -- Part IV Household and Indoor Environmental Hazards -- Part V Foodborne Hazards -- Part VI Consumer Products and Medical Hazards -- Part VII Additional Help and Information.
ISBN
9780780813984
9780780813519
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Malignancy and multiple sclerosis (the MaMS study) : work in progress

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18319
Kingwell, E, Tremlett, H. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2009 v.277
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
Kingwell, E
Tremlett, H
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 277
Subjects
Multiple Sclerosis - immunology
Neoplasms - etiology
Interferons
Risk Factors
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2009 v.277

Copies

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Genes and environment : what we know and don't know aboout colorectal neoplasia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15295
Potter, John. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2006 v.204
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
Potter, John
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 204
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - DVD
Genes - DVD
Environment - DVD
Risk Factors - DVD
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2006 v.204

Copies

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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
  1 read online  
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
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Carvajal, Richard D. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WR500 C331d 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Epidemiology and risk factors; Prevention and screening; Diagnosis, staging and prognosis; Locoregional management of in situ and invasive melanoma; Systemic adjuvant treatment options; Treatment of metastatic melanoma; Emerging therapeutic options for advanced melanoma
  1 read online  
Author
Carvajal, Richard D
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xiii, 137 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Jones and Bartlett Publishers Dx/Rx oncology series
Dx/Rx oncology series
R2 Library
Subjects
Melanoma - therapy
Melanoma - diagnosis
Handbooks
Abstract
Epidemiology and risk factors
Prevention and screening
Diagnosis, staging and prognosis
Locoregional management of in situ and invasive melanoma
Systemic adjuvant treatment options
Treatment of metastatic melanoma
Emerging therapeutic options for advanced melanoma
ISBN
9780763773229
0763773220
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WR500 C331d 2010
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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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…
  1 read online  
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
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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
  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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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,…
  1 read online  
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
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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,…
  1 read online  
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
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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
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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Life's delicate balance : causes and prevention of breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14248
Sherman, Janette D. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S553 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Author
Sherman, Janette D
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
285 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - etiology
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Notes
Note: the online version erroneously shows a publication date of 2014
ISBN
1560328703
9781315061504
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WP870 S553 2000
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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Dangers of melanoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15967
Films Media Group. Princeton, NY: Films Media Group , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 D182 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Films Media Group
Place of Publication
Princeton, NY
Publisher
Films Media Group
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
29 minutes
Series
Films for the Humanities and Sciences 33284
Subjects
Melanoma
Skin Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9780736592680
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 D182 2003

Copies

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Understanding melanoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16160
Information Television Network. Boca Raton, Fla.: Information Television Network, Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 U55i 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Corporate Author
Information Television Network
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
Information Television Network, Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
27 minutes
Series
Healthy body, healthy mind 210
Subjects
Melanoma
Skin Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WR500 U55i 2006

Copies

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Identification of a novel oncogene in uveal melanoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17851
Van Raamsdonk, Catherine. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2009 v.263
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
Van Raamsdonk, Catherine
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 263
Subjects
Oncogenes
Uveal Neoplasms - genetics
Melanoma
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2009 v.263

Copies

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Fundamentals of cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15479
New York, NY: Springer , 2005.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Alberts, David S
Hess, Lisa M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2005
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Early Diagnosis
Risk Factors
ISBN
9783540242123
3540242102
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Melanoma skin cancer : what you need to know - now

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20448
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 M519 2012
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Quick facts : melanoma skin cancer
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
150 p, [5] p. of col. plates ; 18cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
QuickFacts
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Melanoma
Skin Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604430387
9781604431001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
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
Internet
Call Number
WR500 M519 2012
Website Notes
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Dead-end of testicular cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15962
Nadeau, Joseph. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.233
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
Nadeau, Joseph
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 233
Subjects
Testicular Neoplasms - genetics
Testicular Neoplasms - etiology
Carcinogens, Environmental
Germ Cells - metabolism
Mutation - genetics
Neoplasm Proteins
Gene Expression Regulation
Epigenesis, Genetic
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.233

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
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Preconception and prenatal radiation exposure : health effects and protective guidance

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21812
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2013.
Audience
Professional
  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
2013
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 174
Ebrary books
Subjects
Embryonic Structures - radiation effects
Prenatal Injuries
Pregnancy - radiation effects
Maternal Exposures
Risk Factors
ISBN
9780983545040
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Potential impact of individual genetic susceptibility and previous radiation exposure on radiation risk for astronauts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20833
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2010.
Audience
Professional
  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
2010
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 167
Ebrary books
Subjects
Radiation Injuries - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Risk Assessment
Astronauts
Space Flight
ISBN
9780982384350
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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