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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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Complete guide to breast cancer : how to feel empowered and take control

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121879
Greenhalgh, Trisha, O'Riordan, Liz. London, UK: Vermilion , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 G813 2018
Availability
4 copies, 3 available
Author
Greenhalgh, Trisha
O'Riordan, Liz
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Vermilion
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
vii, 295 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781785041877
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 G813 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Cancer control report : regional analysis : 1984-93 : incidence, mortality and survival

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18266
Coldman, Andrew J. [Vancouver, BC?]: Andrew J. Coldman , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Description of analysis; Presentation format and interpretation; Geographic analysis; Site selection; Description of site panels; Regional numbers of cancer cases and projections; Discussion; Panels; Table 1 : estimated annual cases of cancer in 20 health regions; Apendices
Author
Coldman, Andrew J
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Andrew J. Coldman
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms
Statistics
Unpublished Works
British Columbia
Abstract
Description of analysis
Presentation format and interpretation
Geographic analysis
Site selection
Description of site panels
Regional numbers of cancer cases and projections
Discussion
Panels
Table 1 : estimated annual cases of cancer in 20 health regions
Apendices
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
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10 best questions for surviving breast cancer : the script you need to take control of your health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19795
Bonner, Dede. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B716 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Ten best questions for survivng breast cancer
Author
Bonner, Dede
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiii, 322 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9781416560500
1416560505
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B716 2008

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Fighting for our future : how young women find strength, hope, and courage while taking control of breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10847
Murphy, Beth. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M978 2003
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Murphy, Beth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xvi, 320 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0000903)
ISBN
0071409254 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0071427813 (softcover)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M978 2003

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Biology and treatment of cancer : understanding cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113554
Pardee, Arthur B., Stein, Gary S. Wiley Blackwell , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Pardee, Arthur B.
Stein, Gary S.
Publisher
Wiley Blackwell
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
316 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780470009581
9780470374238
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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Catching breast cancer : the hunt for the breast cancer virus

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124460
Lawson, James. London, UK: Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L425 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Lawson, James
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
182 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781398447820
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L425 2022

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Cancer as a metabolic disease : on the origin, management, and prevention of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119769
Seyfried, Thomas N. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 S453 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Seyfried, Thomas N.
Place of Publication
Hoboken, N.J.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xvi, 421 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - metabolism
Energy Metabolism
Ketogenic Diet
Mitochondria - metabolism
ISBN
9780470584927
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 S453 2012

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Breast cancer and you : a guide for women living with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16194
Mississauga, ON: Amgen Canada Inc. , 2006. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B830k 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Breast cancer and you
Editor
Tonkin, Katia S
Chia, Stephen
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Mississauga, ON
Publisher
Amgen Canada Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
iii, 86 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B830k 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer and you : a guide for women living with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21332
Chia, Stephen. Mississauga, ON: Amgen Canada Inc. , 2011. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B830k 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Breast cancer and you
Author
Chia, Stephen
Editor
Tonkin, Katia S
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Mississauga, ON
Publisher
Amgen Canada Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
116p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B830k 2011

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Missing Available
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Breast cancer and you : a guide for women living with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124237
Maheisuria, Anita. [Ottawa, ON]: Eli Lilly , 2022. 7th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828c 2022
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
  2 read online  
Author
Maheisuria, Anita
Corporate Author
Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN)
Editor
Armstrong, Rebecca
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Eli Lilly
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
105 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Notes
This edition is revised from 2011 5th edition.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B828c 2022
Website Notes
Copy can be ordered or downloaded at link.
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Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2019. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
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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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
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
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 , 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
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Allman, Toney. San Francisco, CA: Reference Point Press, Inc. , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of contents:; Introduction: A Once-Deadly Diagnosis -- Chapter One: What Is Cancer? -- Chapter Two: What Causes Cancer? -- Chapter Three: Can Cancer Be Treated or Cured? -- Chapter Four: What Is It Like to Live with Cancer? -- Source Notes -- Organizations and Websites -- For Further Research…
  1 read online  
Author
Allman, Toney
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Reference Point Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2019
Series
Diseases and Disorders of Youth
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms
Child
Adolescent
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Table of contents:
Introduction: A Once-Deadly Diagnosis -- Chapter One: What Is Cancer? -- Chapter Two: What Causes Cancer? -- Chapter Three: Can Cancer Be Treated or Cured? -- Chapter Four: What Is It Like to Live with Cancer? -- Source Notes -- Organizations and Websites -- For Further Research
Audience: Grade 9-12
ISBN
9781682823972
9781682823989
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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Chia, Stephen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C532 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Chia, Stephen
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
CHMB AM1320
Canada-China Society for High-Tech Enterprise Development
BC Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 100 minutes
Series
Ten most common cancers in Chinese-Canadian Community 10
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
Chinese-Cantonese
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 C532 2004

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Chen, Wendy Y, Wardley, Andrew. New York, NY: Mosby Elsevier , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 B827c 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The role of molecular probes and other markers in the diagnosis and characterization of malignancy by Tad Wieczorek and Janina A. Longtine.; Breast cancer : epidemiology, histology, diagnosis and staging by Susana M. Campos, Daniel F. Hayes, Wendy Y. Chen.; Breast cancer therapy by Wendy Y. Chen; S…
Author
Chen, Wendy Y
Wardley, Andrew
Corporate Author
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Mosby Elsevier
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
vii, 164 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Series
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute handbook series
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Abstract
The role of molecular probes and other markers in the diagnosis and characterization of malignancy by Tad Wieczorek and Janina A. Longtine.
Breast cancer : epidemiology, histology, diagnosis and staging by Susana M. Campos, Daniel F. Hayes, Wendy Y. Chen.
Breast cancer therapy by Wendy Y. Chen
Systemic and mucocutaneous reactions to chemotherapy by Joseph P. Eder and Arthur T.Skarin.
ISBN
9780723434320
0723434328
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B827c 2007

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New York, NY: Springer , 2008. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 B8275 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Hunt, Kelly K
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xv, 561 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
M.D. Anderson cancer care series
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
ISBN
9780387349503
0387349502
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WP870 B8275 2008

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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2007. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215b 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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,…
Editor
Bellenir, Karen
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xviii, 1133 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Health reference series
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
9780780809475
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C215b 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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