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BC Cancer Agency 2012 annual cancer conference : evolving dynamics in research and patient care

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BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2012 November 29 -December 1 : Vancouver, BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2012.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 B366 2012

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Alternate Title: Annual cancer conference; BCCA annual cancer conference; BC Cancer Agency : annual cancer conference

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2012 November 29 -December 1 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 160 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Medical Oncology; Interdisciplinary Communication; Biomedical Research; Translational Research; Support of Research; Survivors; BC Cancer Agency

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; VC Library Archives; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: QZ200 B366 2012

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Innovative solutions for rural and remote cancer control issues : today and tomorrow : northern, remote, rural, aboriginal

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National Summit on Community Cancer Control (7th : 2009 June 11-13, Prince George, BC). Prince George, BC: Northern Health , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 N277i 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Seventh national summit : community cancer control June 11-13, 2009, Prince George, BC; Community cancer control : 7th national summit

Corporate Author: National Summit on Community Cancer Control (7th : 2009 June 11-13, Prince George, BC)

Place of Publication: Prince George, BC

Publisher: Northern Health

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 73 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Northern Cancer Control Strategy; Northern Health; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Cancer Care Facilities - organization & administration; BC Cancer Agency; Health Services Accessibility; Health Services Needs and Demand; British Columbia

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 N277i 2009

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BC Cancer Agency 2010 annual cancer conference : interdisciplinary cancer control in the 21st century

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BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2010 November 25-27 : Vancouver, BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2010.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 B366 2010

Availability: 12 copies, 12 available

v.1: Programme; v.2: Abstracts

Alternate Title: Annual cancer conference; BCCA annual cancer conference; BC Cancer Agency : annual cancer conference

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2010 November 25-27 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 2v. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Medical Oncology; Interdisciplinary Communication; Biomedical Research; Translational Research; Survivors; BC Cancer Agency

Abstract: v.1: Programme; v.2: Abstracts

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; VC Library Archives; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: QZ200 B366 2010

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Voice of experience : part one. National report : preliminary results from the 2009 cancer care survey. December 2009.

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Cancer Control Council of New Zealand. Wellington, NZ: Cancer Control Council of New Zealand , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C215v 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: National report : preliminary results from the 2009 cancer care survey.; Voice of experience

Corporate Author: Cancer Control Council of New Zealand

Place of Publication: Wellington, NZ

Publisher: Cancer Control Council of New Zealand

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 42 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Subjects: Patient Reported Outcome Measures; Patient-Centered Care; Health Services - utilization; Delivery of Health Care; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Health Care Surveys; Cancer Care Facilities; New Zealand

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 C215v 2009

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Voice of experience : part two. Themes and results of New Zealand's first cancer care survey. July 2010

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Cancer Control Council of New Zealand. Wellington, NZ: Cancer Control Council of New Zealand , 2010.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C215t 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Alternate Title: Themes and results of New Zealand's first cancer care survey; Voice of experience

Corporate Author: Cancer Control Council of New Zealand

Place of Publication: Wellington, NZ

Publisher: Cancer Control Council of New Zealand

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 52 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Subjects: Patient Reported Outcome Measures; Patient-Centered Care; Health Services - utilization; Delivery of Health Care; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Health Care Surveys; Cancer Care Facilities; New Zealand

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 C215t 2010

Website Notes: Available in PDF format

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BC Cancer Agency 2011 annual cancer conference : improving cancer care through partnerships

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BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2011 December 1-3 : Vancouver, BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2011.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 B366 2011

Availability: 14 copies, 14 available

v.1: Improving cancer care through partnerships : programme and abstracts; v.2: Partners in discovery : improving cancer care through partnerships

Alternate Title: Annual cancer conference; BCCA annual cancer conference; BC Cancer Agency : annual cancer conference

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2011 December 1-3 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 2v. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Medical Oncology; Interdisciplinary Communication; Biomedical Research; Translational Research; Support of Research; Survivors; BC Cancer Agency

Abstract: v.1: Improving cancer care through partnerships : programme and abstracts; v.2: Partners in discovery : improving cancer care through partnerships

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: QZ200 B366 2011

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Voice of experience : companion report : New Zealand cancer care survey results for eight treatment services. January 2010

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Cancer Control Council of New Zealand. Wellington, NZ: Cancer Control Council of New Zealand , 2010.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C215c 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Companion report : New Zealand cancer care survey results for eight treatment services.; Voice of experience

Corporate Author: Cancer Control Council of New Zealand

Place of Publication: Wellington, NZ

Publisher: Cancer Control Council of New Zealand

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 158 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Subjects: Patient Reported Outcome Measures; Patient-Centered Care; Health Services - utilization; Delivery of Health Care; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Ambulatory Care - utilization; Cancer Care Facilities; New Zealand

Notes: Companion report to Voice of experience : part one. National report : preliminary results from the 2009 cancer care survey.

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 C215c 2010

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Cancer atlas

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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

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Cancer atlas

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Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2014. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ 17 C215c 2014

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

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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

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Partnership + momentum = progress : progress report : Winter 2009

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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C216p 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Alternate Title: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer : progress report : Winter 2009

Corporate Author: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Publication Date: 2009

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

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Research; National Health Programs - organization & administration; Health Services Research; Health Policy; Health Planning; Cancer Care Facilities; Canada

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 C216p 2009

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Planning

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World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2006.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C219w 2006 v.1

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Contributors include Simon Sutcliffe, BC Cancer Agency.; This module is complemented by various practical tools accessible through the WHO cancer web site: http://www.who.int/cancer

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Alternate Title: Cancer control : knowledge into action : WHO guide for effective programmes : planning

Corporate Author: World Health Organization

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: World Health Organization

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: vi, 40 p. ; 26 cm.

Series: Cancer control : knowledge into action : WHO guide for effective programmes module 1

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Health Planning; National Health Programs - organization & administration; Health Policy; Guideline

Abstract: Contributors include Simon Sutcliffe, BC Cancer Agency.; This module is complemented by various practical tools accessible through the WHO cancer web site: http://www.who.int/cancer

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 C219w 2006 v.1

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Cancer control 2013 : cancer care in emerging heath systems

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International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research. Suffolk, UK: Global Health Dynamics | International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research , 2013.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Building capacity for cancer control in the lesser-resourced world : factors influencing success value and satisfaction by Dr. Simon B. Sutcliffe and Leigh J. Passman

Corporate Author: International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Editor: Magrath, Ian

Place of Publication: Suffolk, UK

Publisher: Global Health Dynamics; International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 176 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; Early Detection of Cancer; Health Planning; Health Promotion; Health Policy; Health Services Accessibility; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services; Mass Screening; Population Surveillance; Developing Countries; World Health

Abstract: Building capacity for cancer control in the lesser-resourced world : factors influencing success value and satisfaction by Dr. Simon B. Sutcliffe and Leigh J. Passman

ISBN: 9780957607200

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2013

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Cancer control 2014 : cancer care in emerging heath systems

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International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research. Suffolk, UK: Global Health Dynamics | International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research , 2014.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Building capacity for cancer treatment in low-income countries with particular reference to East Africa by Ian Magrath and Simon Sutcliffe.

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Corporate Author: International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Editor: Magrath, Ian

Place of Publication: Suffolk, UK

Publisher: Global Health Dynamics; International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 152 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - epidemiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; Early Detection of Cancer; Health Planning; Health Promotion; Health Policy; Health Services Accessibility; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services; Mass Screening; Population Surveillance; Developing Countries; World Health

Abstract: Building capacity for cancer treatment in low-income countries with particular reference to East Africa by Ian Magrath and Simon Sutcliffe.

ISBN: 9780957607217

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ200 C2125 2014

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CancerSmart 3.1 : the consumer guide

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Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Toxic Free Canada , 2011. 1st electronic ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Alternate Title: Cancer smart 3.0 : the consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment

Author: Griffin, Sean; Cuddeford, Vijay

Edition: 1st electronic ed.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Toxic Free Canada

Publication Date: 2011

Subjects: Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects; Consumer Product Safety; Neoplasms - chemically induced; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Environmental Pollutants - toxicity; Toxicology; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780973588651

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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CancerSmart 3.0 : the consumer guide

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Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Labour Environmental Alliance Society , 2008. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ202 G852 2008

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Alternate Title: Cancer smart 3.0 : the consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment

Author: Griffin, Sean; Cuddeford, Vijay

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Labour Environmental Alliance Society

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 51 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects; Consumer Product Safety; Neoplasms - chemically induced; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Environmental Pollutants - toxicity; Toxicology; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780973588620

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ202 G852 2008

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Cancer sourcebook for women

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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…

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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Preventing cancer : reducing the risks

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Beliveau, Richard, Gingras, Denis. Richmond Hill, ON: Firefly Books , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B431 2015

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Beliveau, Richard; Gingras, Denis

Place of Publication: Richmond Hill, ON

Publisher: Firefly Books

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 264 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Diet; Life Style; Food habits; Smoking Cessation; Risk Reduction Behavior; Health Promotion; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781770856332; 1770856331

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 B431 2015

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Cancer control

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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2010.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C2151c 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

PT.1: The cancer challenge; Cancer control and the burden of cancer; PT. 2: Prevention and screening; Active cancer prevention; Achieving behavioural changes in individuals and populations; Early diagnosis and screening in cancer control; PT.3: Applying new research; Integrating science with ser…

Editor: Elwood, J. Mark; Sutcliffe, Simon B

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xiv, 469 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; Early Detection of Cancer; Health Planning; Health Promotion; Mass Screening; Population Surveillance; World Health; Canada

Abstract: PT.1: The cancer challenge; Cancer control and the burden of cancer; PT. 2: Prevention and screening; Active cancer prevention; Achieving behavioural changes in individuals and populations; Early diagnosis and screening in cancer control; PT.3: Applying new research; Integrating science with service in cancer control: closing the gap between discovery and delivery; The impact of immunization on cancer control: the example of HPV vaccination; PT.4: Improving patient care; Improving cancer services: the approach taken in England; Population-based cancer control and the role of guidelines - towards a 'systems' approach; The optimal provision of cancer treatment services; Managing the cost of new therapies: the challenge of funding new drugs; Community supports for people affected by cancer; Improving quality of life; Shifting the paradigm: from complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to integrative oncology; Patient centred supportive and palliative care; PT.5: Integrated cancer control; From cancer care to cancer control: organization of population-based cancer control systems; Getting the public involved in cancer control - doing something besides worrying; Organizational structures for cancer control; Evaluating the outcomes of cancer control; Priority setting methods and cancer control; Ethics and the idea of cancer control; Integrating cancer control with control of other non-communicable diseases; Cancer control in developing countries; Strengthening the global community for cancer control