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Cancer : 101 solutions to a preventable epidemic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15912
Armstrong, Liz, Dauncey, Guy, Wordsworth, Anne. Gabriola Island, BC: New Society Publishers , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 A736 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Solutions project
Author
Armstrong, Liz
Dauncey, Guy
Wordsworth, Anne
Place of Publication
Gabriola Island, BC
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xvii, 317 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Health Promotion
Consumer Advocacy
ISBN
9780865715424
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 A736 2007

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Formaldehyde, 2-Butoxyethanol and 1-tert-Butoxypropan-2-ol

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16347
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans (2004 June 2-9 : Lyon, France), World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2006 v.88
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans (2004 June 2-9 : Lyon, France)
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
v, 478 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 88
Subjects
Formaldehyde - toxicity
Carcinogenicity Tests
Carcinogens, Environmental - toxicity
Ethylene Glycols - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9789283212881
9283212886
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2006 v.88
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol88/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol88/mono88.pdf

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Man-made vitreous fibres

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10319
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2002 v.81
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2002
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 81
Subjects
Mineral Fibers
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Occupational Exposure
Risk Assessment
Carcinogens
ISBN
9283212819
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2002 v.81
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol81/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol81/mono81.pdf

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Smokeless tobacco and some tobacco-specific N-nitrosamines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16184
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans (2004 October 5-12 : Lyon, France), World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2007 v.89
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans (2004 October 5-12 : Lyon, France)
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
ix, 626 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 89
Subjects
Tobacco, Smokeless - adverse effects
Carcinogens
Nitrosamines - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9789283212898
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2007 v.89
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol89/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/recentpub/mono89.pdf

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CancerSmart consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14657
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Labour Environmental Alliance Society , 2005. new expanded ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer smart consumer guide
Author
Griffin, Sean
Cuddeford, Vijay
Edition
new expanded ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Labour Environmental Alliance Society
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
ISBN
0973588616
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2005

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Cobalt in hard metals and cobalt sulfate, gallium arsenide, indium phosphide and vanadium pentoxide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15368
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2006 v.86
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  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
2006
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 86
Subjects
Cobalt - adverse effects
Arsenic - adverse effects
Carcinogens - toxicity
Carcinogenicity Tests
Vanadium Compounds - adverse effects
Gallium - adverse effects
Indium - adverse effects
Metals
Tungsten - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9789283212867
928321286X
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2006 v.86
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol86/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol86/mono86.pdf

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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
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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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1,3-Butadiene, ethylene oxide, and vinyl halides (vinyl flouride, vinyl chloride, and vinyl bromide)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20440
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  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
2008
Physical Description
ix, 510 p. ; ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 97
Subjects
Carcinogens
Butadienes - adverse effects
Ethylene Oxide - adverse effects
Vinyl Compounds - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9789283212973
9283212975
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol97/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol97/mono97.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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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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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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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
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http://canceratlas.cancer.org/

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CancerSmart 3.1 : the consumer guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20769
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Toxic Free Canada , 2011. 1st electronic ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
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
Read Online
http://www.toxicfreecanada.ca/pdf/CancerSmart_3.1_final.pdf
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CancerSmart 3.0 : the consumer guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16022
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
More Information
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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Exposure to artificial UV radiation and skin cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20502
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2006.
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
2006
Series
IARC working group reports 1
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - epidemiology
Skin Neoplasms - etiology
Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
Sunbathing
ISBN
9789283224418
9283224418
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/wrk1/index.php
http://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/wrk/wrk1/ArtificialUVRad&SkinCancer.pdf
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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
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
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
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=3382412
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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
More Information
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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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Health risks from exposure to low levels of ionizing radiation : BEIR VII Phase 2

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19579
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Level of Ionizing Radiation. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN620 N277 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
BEIR 7, phase 2
Corporate Author
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Level of Ionizing Radiation
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xvi, 406 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Radiation, Ionizing
Radiation Effects
Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9780309091565
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN620 N277 2006

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