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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
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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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Cancer in the family : take control of your genetic inheritance

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114763
Ross, Theodora. New York, NY: Avery , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ210 R826 2016
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Author
Ross, Theodora
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xv, 286 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genes, BRCA1
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781101982839
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ210 R826 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Ovarian cancer risk-reducing surgery : a decision-making resource

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15456
Daly, Mary B, Cherry, Carol. Philadelphia, PA: Fox Chase Cancer Center , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP322 O96 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Daly, Mary B
Cherry, Carol
Corporate Author
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
140 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms - surgery
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Risk Assessment
Decision Making
Ovarian Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP322 O96 2006
Read Online
http://landing.foxchase.org/mobile/rap-book/Ovarian-Cancer-Risk-Reducing-Surgery.html
https://www.foxchase.org/cancer-care-services/prevention-screening/risk-assessment/inherited-cancer/ovarian-cancer-inherited

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Daughter of family G : a memoir of cancer genes, love and fate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123800
McKay, Ami. Toronto, ON: Alfred A. Knopf Canada , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ210 M478 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McKay, Ami
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Canada
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xvii, 299 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Lynch Syndrome II
Genetic Testing
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780345809469
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ210 M478 2019

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Role of genetic testing in surgical oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113681
Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Surgical oncology clinics of North America v.24, no.4 October 2015
Editor
Weber, Thomas K.
Petrelli, Nicholas J
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2015
Series
Surgical oncology clinics of North America v.24, no.4
Subjects
Genetic Testing
Genetic Counseling
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - surgery
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary - genetics
ISBN
9780323401081
ISSN
1055-3207
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library Journals

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BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Identification of gene expression changes in human cancer using bioinformatic approaches

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16507
Griffith, Obi Lee. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 2008 G854
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Griffith, Obi Lee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 207 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Computational Biology
Gene Expression
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
LE3 2008 G854

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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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Prognostic and predictive value of p53

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13996
European School of Oncology. New York, NY: Elsevier , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 P963 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
European School of Oncology
Editor
Klijn, Jan G. M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Predictive Value of Tests
Genes, p53
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
044482832X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 P963 1997

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No longer radical : understanding mastectomies and choosing the breast cancer care that's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125263
Brem, Rachel, Teal, Christy. New York: Simon Element , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B836 2023
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Brem, Rachel
Teal, Christy
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Simon Element
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
viii, 307 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Mastectomy
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9781668001134
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B836 2023

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Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122210
Anstett, Patricia. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whet…
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Author
Anstett, Patricia
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
ix, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Mastectomy, Segmental
Mastectomy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whether she has reconstruction or not. - Introduction, page ix
ISBN
9780810895690
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Principles of cancer genetics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16199
Bunz, Fred. New York, NY: Springer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 B942 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Bunz, Fred
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xi, 325 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, Neoplasm
Oncogenes
Mutation
Genes, Tumor Suppressor
ISBN
9781402067839
1402067836
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 B942 2008

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Molecular analysis of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10009
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 M719b 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Editor
Boultwood, Jacqueline
Fidler, Carrie
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2002
Series
Methods in molecular medicine 68
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - genetics
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
Genetic Techniques
ISBN
0896036227
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ202 M719b 2002

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Biology of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21377
Weinberg, Robert A. New York, NY: Garland Science , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 W423b 2013
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
Accompanying DVD-ROM includes: figures in PowerPoint and JPEG formats, supplementary sidebars, mini-lectures, movies, and media guide.
More Information
Author
Weinberg, Robert A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Garland Science
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
1 volume (various pagings) : ill. ; 28 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, Neoplasm
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Textbooks
Abstract
Accompanying DVD-ROM includes: figures in PowerPoint and JPEG formats, supplementary sidebars, mini-lectures, movies, and media guide.
ISBN
9780815342205
0815342209
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ202 W423b 2013

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Biology of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15095
Weinberg, Robert A. New York, NY: Garland Science , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 W423b 2007
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Weinberg, Robert A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Garland Science
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, Neoplasm
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Textbooks
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
0815340788 (hardcover)
0815340761 (softcover)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ202 W423b 2007

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Complete guide to breast reconstruction: choosing the best options after your mastectomy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125236
Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S824 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Steligo, Kathy
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
xi, 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mastectomy
Mammaplasty
Decision Making
Mammaplasty - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
9781421447599
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S824 2023

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Genetic basis of human cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9863
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc. , 2002. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 G328v 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Vogelstein, Bert
Kinzler, Kenneth W
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - genetics
Gene Expression - genetics
ISBN
0071370501
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 G328v 2002

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Genetic basis of human cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7546
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 G328v 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Vogelstein, Bert
Kinzler, Kenneth W
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - genetics
Gene Expression - genetics
ISBN
0070675961
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ202 G328v 1998

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Life and death decisions : psychological and ethical considerations in end-of-life care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10795
Kleespies, Phillip M. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 K63 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kleespies, Phillip M
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Terminal Care - ethics
Terminal Care - psychology
Terminal Care - legislation & jurisprudence
Right to Die
Euthanasia
Suicide, Assisted
Advance Care Planning
Attitude to Death
ISBN
1591470676
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 K63 2004

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Hastings Center guidelines for decisions on life-sustaining treatment and care near the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21049
Berlinger, Nancy, Jennings, Bruce, Wolf, Susan M. Oxford: Oxford University Press , 2013. rev. and expanded 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX162 B515 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Berlinger, Nancy
Jennings, Bruce
Wolf, Susan M
Edition
rev. and expanded 2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Oxford
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xxii, 240 p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Life Support Care - standards
Life Support Care - ethics
Terminal Care - standards
Terminal Care - ethics
Advance Care Planning
Decision Making
ISBN
9780199974559
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX162 B515 2013

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Introduction to the molecular genetics of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog87
New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I617 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Vile, Richard G
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Oncogenes
Genetic Markers
ISBN
0471933333
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 I617 1992

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