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Cheating cell : how evolution helps us understand and treat cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124426
Aktipis, Athena. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 A315c 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Aktipis, Athena
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Biological Evolution
Carcinogenesis
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Popular Work
ISBN
9780691212197
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 A315c 2021

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Rebel cell : cancer, evolution, and the new science of life's oldest betrayal

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124420
Arney, Kat. Dallas, TX: BenBella Books , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 A748r 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"Rebel Cell is a story about life and death, hope and hubris, nature and nurture. It's about a new way of thinking about what this disease really is and the role it plays in human life. Above all, it's a story about where cancer came from, where it's going, and how we can stop it" -- Provided by pu…
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Author
Arney, Kat
Place of Publication
Dallas, TX
Publisher
BenBella Books
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xviii, 398 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Biological Evolution
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Popular Work
Abstract
"Rebel Cell is a story about life and death, hope and hubris, nature and nurture. It's about a new way of thinking about what this disease really is and the role it plays in human life. Above all, it's a story about where cancer came from, where it's going, and how we can stop it" -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781950665303
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 A748r 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Monte Carlo modelling of peripheral dose and risk of secondary malignancy in flattening-filter-free and 10 MV photon beams for paediatric radiotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121967
Ben Bouchta, Youssef. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2019.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 B456 2019
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  1 read online  
Author
Ben Bouchta, Youssef
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Radiotherapy
Radiation Dosage
Neoplasms - complications
Child
Cancer Survivors
Secondary Prevention
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 B456 2019
Read Online
https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/24/items/1.0379814
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Molecular basis of human cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119747
New York, NY: Springer Science+Business Media , 2017. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 M718 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Editor
Coleman, William B
Tsongalis, Gregory J
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xix, 873 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Growth Substances - physiology
Molecular Medicine
ISBN
9781934115183
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ202 M718 2017

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
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18F-FDOPA positron emission tomography and diffusion tensor imaging for radiation therapy of high-grade gliomas with dose painting

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121964
Kosztyla, Robert. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 K86 2014
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  1 read online  
Author
Kosztyla, Robert
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Radiotherapy
Radiation Dosage
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 K86 2014
Read Online
https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/24/items/1.0166880
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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.
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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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Monday, May 13, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Surgical cavity contour and skin marking variability in accelerated partial breast irradiation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18906
Kosztyla, Robert. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 K86 2009
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Kosztyla, Robert
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Radiation Dosage
Breast Neoplasms - therapy - standards
Breast Neoplasms - radionuclide imaging
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 K86 2009
Read Online
https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/24/items/1.0068059
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Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18291
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 6-2 on Radiation Exposure of the U.S. Population. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2009 v.160
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Update of: NCRP report no. 93 "Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States, c1987".
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Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 6-2 on Radiation Exposure of the U.S. Population
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xv. 387 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
NCRP report 160
Subjects
Radiation, Ionizing
Environmental Exposure
Radiation Dosage
United States
Statistics
Abstract
Update of: NCRP report no. 93 "Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States, c1987".
ISBN
9780929600987
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2009 v.160

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Dose painting to combat tumor hypoxia while sparing urethra in prostate IMRT : a biologically-based adaptive approach accounting for setup uncertainties and organ motion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18907
Yin, Lingshu. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 Y51 2008
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  1 read online  
Author
Yin, Lingshu
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Radiation Dosage
Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 Y51 2008
Read Online
https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/24/items/1.0066701
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Risk to the thyroid from ionizing radiation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18290
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 1-8 on Risk to the Thyroid from Ionizing Radiation. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2008 v.159
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Extensive update and expansion of "Induction of thyroid cancer by ionizing radiation. c1985".
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 1-8 on Risk to the Thyroid from Ionizing Radiation
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xv, 544 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
NCRP report 159
Subjects
Thyroid Neoplasms - etiology
Parathyroid Diseases - etiology
Parathyroid Glands - radiation effects
Radiation Dosage
Thyroid Diseases - etiology
Thyroid Gland - radiation effects
Abstract
Extensive update and expansion of "Induction of thyroid cancer by ionizing radiation. c1985".
ISBN
9780929600970
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2008 v.159

Copies

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Monte Carlo study to investigate the dosimetric accuracy in the small field regime

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19217
Stradiotto, Marco. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 S895 2007
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  1 read online  
Author
Stradiotto, Marco
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Radiation Dosage
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 S895 2007
Read Online
https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/831/items/1.0084882
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Radiobiological modelling in radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15719
London, UK: British Institute of Radiology (BIR) , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 R129d 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Dale, Roger
Jones, Bleddyn
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
British Institute of Radiology (BIR)
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
x, 292 p : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Models, Theoretical
Radiation Effects
Radiation Dosage
Radiotherapy - statistics & numerical data
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer Assisted
Brachytherapy
Radiobiology
Clinical Trials
ISBN
9780905749600
090574960X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ269 R129d 2007

Copies

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Cancer biology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16659
Ruddon, Raymond. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2007. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 R914 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Ruddon, Raymond
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiv, 530 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Neoplasms - etiology
Molecular Biology
ISBN
9780195175448
0195175441
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 R914 2007

Copies

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Physics of modern brachytherapy for oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18039
Baltas, Dimos, Sakelliou, Loukas. Zamboglou, Nikolaos. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN250.5 B7 B189p 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Baltas, Dimos
Sakelliou, Loukas. Zamboglou, Nikolaos
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
647 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Series
Series in medical physics and biomedical engineering
Subjects
Brachytherapy - methods
Health Physics
Radiotherapy Dosage
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiation Dosage
ISBN
9780750307086
0750307080
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN250.5 B7 B189p 2007

Copies

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Handbook of radiotherapy physics : theory and practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14307
New York, NY: Taylor & Francis , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN250 H236 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Editor
Mayles, P
Nahum, A
Rosenwald, J. C
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
1432 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Radiotherapy - methods
Radiation Dosage
Radiation Effects
ISBN
9780750308601
0750308605
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WN250 H236 2007

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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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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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Verification of intensity modulated radiation therapy beams using a tissue equivalent plastic scintillator dosimetry system

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18851
Petric, Martin Peter. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 P495 2006
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Author
Petric, Martin Peter
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Radiotherapy
Radiation Dosage
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 P495 2006
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https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/831/items/1.0085739
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Dose verification of rotating collimator intensity modulated radiation therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18853
Schmuland, Moira Leigh. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 S347 2006
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Schmuland, Moira Leigh
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Radiotherapy
Radiation Dosage
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 S347 2006
Read Online
https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/831/items/1.0085239
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From melanocytes to melanoma : the progression to malignancy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14679
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WR500 F931 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Hearing, Vincent J
Leong, Stanley P. L
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Melanoma - physiopathology
Melanoma - therapy
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Melanocytes - physiology
ISBN
1588294595
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 F931 2006

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Study of dose escalation protocols in prostate cancer radiation therapy with patient realignment by using internal fiducial markers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18908
Zhang, Miao. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 Z64 2005
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  1 read online  
Author
Zhang, Miao
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Radiation Dosage
Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 Z64 2005
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https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/831/items/1.0085234
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