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Secret history of the war on cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16123
Davis, Devra Lee. New York, NY: BasicBooks , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ11 AA1 D261s 2007
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Relates the gripping story of a major public health effort diverted and distorted for private gain
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Author
Davis, Devra Lee
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
BasicBooks
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xviii, 505 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - history
Carcinogens, Environmental - history
Health Policy - history
Health Policy - economics
Primary Prevention - history
Primary Prevention - economics
History, 20th Century
Abstract
Relates the gripping story of a major public health effort diverted and distorted for private gain
ISBN
9780465015665
0465015662
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ11 AA1 D261s 2007

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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
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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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Progress report on cancer control in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13586
Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch. Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control. [Ottawa, ON]: Health Canada , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 P963 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch. Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Health Canada
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Canada
ISBN
0662377257
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 P963 2004
Read Online
http://publications.gc.ca/collections/Collection/H39-4-50-2004E.pdf

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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
More Information
  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
Read Online
http://canceratlas.cancer.org/
https://canceratlas.cancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ACS_CA3_Book.pdf
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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
Read Online
http://canceratlas.cancer.org/

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No family history : the environmental links to breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18111
McCormick, Sabrina. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M477 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McCormick, Sabrina
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
185 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
New social formations
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Public Policy
United States
Popular Work
ISBN
9780742564084
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M477 2009

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Cancer sourcebook for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18916
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…
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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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Alcohol experiment : a 30-day, alcohol-free challenge to interrupt your habits and help you take control

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124458
Grace, Annie. New York, NY: Avery , 2020. Expanded edition.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM273 G729 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Alcohol experiment expanded edition
Author
Grace, Annie
Edition
Expanded edition
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xi, 339 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Alcohol Drinking
Alcoholism
Alcoholism--Therapy
Alcoholism - handbooks
Substance abuse - Prevention & control
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780593330241
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM273 G729 2020

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Toward cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5077
Teh, Chong Ze, Cheung, Anthony. [Vancouver, BC?]: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society) , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T261t 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Teh, Chong Ze
Cheung, Anthony
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society)
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
ISBN
1896148190
Language
Chinese
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T261t 1997

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Saving your skin : prevention, early detection and treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4261
Kenet, Barney J, Patricia Lawler. New York, NY: Four Walls Eight Windows , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 K33 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Kenet, Barney J
Patricia Lawler
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Four Walls Eight Windows
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control - popular works
Melanoma - prevention & control - popular works
ISBN
1568581246
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 K33 1998

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Preventing cancer : reducing the risks

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113750
Beliveau, Richard, Gingras, Denis. Richmond Hill, ON: Firefly Books , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B431 2015
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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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 : 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
More Information
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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Restorative yoga for breast cancer recovery : gentle "flowing" restorative yoga for breast health, breast cancer related fatigue and lymphedema management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120966
Ross, Diana. [United States]: Breast Cancer Yoga , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 R823 2014
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Ross, Diana
Place of Publication
[United States]
Publisher
Breast Cancer Yoga
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
179 p. : col.ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Lymphedema - prevention & control
Fatigue - prevention & control
Yoga
Exercise Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780984839513
0984839518
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 R823 2014
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Tobacco atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20658
Eriksen, Michael, Mackay, Judith, Schluger, Neil. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2015. 5th ed., rev., expanded and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Eriksen, Michael
Mackay, Judith
Schluger, Neil
Edition
5th ed., rev., expanded and updated.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2015
Subjects
Tobacco Use Disorder - prevention & control
Tobacco Use Disorder - epidemiology - atlases
Tobacco - adverse effects
Tobacco Industry - economics
Smoking - adverse effects
Smoking - trends
Statistics
Maps
ISBN
9781604432350
1604432357
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://3pk43x313ggr4cy0lh3tctjh.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/TA5_2015_WEB.pdf
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Tobacco atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15103
Mackay, Judith, Eriksen, Michael, Shafey, Omar. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2006. 2nd ed., completely rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA 17 M153 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Mackay, Judith
Eriksen, Michael
Shafey, Omar
Edition
2nd ed., completely rev. and updated.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Tobacco Use Disorder - prevention & control
Tobacco Use Disorder - epidemiology - atlases
Tobacco - adverse effects
Tobacco Industry - economics
Smoking - adverse effects
Smoking - trends
Statistics
Maps
ISBN
9780944235584 (pbk.)
0944235581 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA 17 M153 2006

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Big secret of cancer : 65 questions physicians would like you to ask.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124185
Hexin Cancer Centre Hospital. [Taiwan]: How to press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H614b 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Hexin Cancer Centre Hospital
Place of Publication
[Taiwan]
Publisher
How to press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
266 p. ; 21 cm
Series
Happy body
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
ISBN
9789861362489
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 H614b 2010

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Active against cancer : a guide to improving your cancer recovery with exercise

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119641
Brennan, Nancy S. Duxbury, VT: Courage Mountain Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B837 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Brennan, Nancy S.
Place of Publication
Duxbury, VT
Publisher
Courage Mountain Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxi, 186 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - therapy
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780983460107
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 B837 2011
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Patient's guide to colorectal and anal cancer : empowering your diagnosis and treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120181
Zbar, Andrew P. [United States of America]: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI529 Z133p 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Zbar, Andrew P.
Place of Publication
[United States of America]
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xviii, 193 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy
Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control
Anus Neoplasms - diagnosis
Anus Neoplasms - therapy
Anus Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
ISBN
9781482533842
1482533847
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI529 Z133p 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Mayo Clinic on prostate health

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Mayo Clinic. Rochester, MN: Mayo Clinic Press , 2022. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 M473 2022
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Mayo Clinic on prostate health: answers to questions about prostate enlargement, inflammation and cancer
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic
Editor
Lomas, Derek J.
Shah, Paras H
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Rochester, MN
Publisher
Mayo Clinic Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
239 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Prostate
Prostatic Diseases
Prostatic Neoplasms - prevention & control
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Men's Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9781945564093
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WJ762 M473 2022

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Avoiding cancer one day at a time : practical advice for preventing cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19510
Stoesz-Eldridge, Lynne, Borgeson, David. Edina, MN: Beaver's Pond Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S872 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Stoesz-Eldridge, Lynne
Borgeson, David
Place of Publication
Edina, MN
Publisher
Beaver's Pond Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 305 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition
Environmental Exposure
Popular Work
ISBN
9781592981595
1592981593
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S872 2007

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