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End of illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20422
Agus, David, Loberg, Kristin. New York, NY: Free Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 A284 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Agus, David
Loberg, Kristin
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Free Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xiv, 335 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Disease - etiology
Health
Attitude to Health
Individualized Medicine
Health Behavior
Risk Reduction Behavior
Health Promotion
Primary Prevention
ISBN
9781451610178
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA590 A284 2012

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Allen Carr's easy way to stop smoking

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16271
Carr, Allen. Oakville, ON: Clarity Publishing , 2004. Canadian ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 C311c 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Carr, Allen
Edition
Canadian ed.
Place of Publication
Oakville, ON
Publisher
Clarity Publishing
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xviii, 170 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Smoking - prevention & control
Smoking Cessation
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973468403
0973468408
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 C311c 2004

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E3 : eat right - exercise - examine : breast health for young women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18439
Cawsey, Fred, Sekhon, Satnam. [Vancouver, BC?]: Front Runner Productions , 2005?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 E14 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Cawsey, Fred
Sekhon, Satnam
Corporate Author
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Chapter
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Front Runner Productions
Publication Date
2005?
Physical Description
24 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk
Life Style
Breast Self-Examination
Nutrition
Diet
Exercise
Health Behavior
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 E14 2005

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Know smoking (a unique info-novel) : the whole truth about smoking and quitting

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog816
Bryant, Simon T. Calgary, Alta.: Middle Way Publishing, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 B915 1997
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Alternate Title
All you really need to...know smoking
Author
Bryant, Simon T
Place of Publication
Calgary, Alta.
Publisher
Middle Way Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Smoking
Smoking Cessation
ISBN
0968145604
9780968145609
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA900 B915 1997

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Healthy active childhood : giving children the best chance of a cancer-free future : tackling obesity as a cancer risk

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18172
Slevin, Terry, Anderson, Annie, Doyle, Colleen. Geneva: International Union Against Cancer , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H434s 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
I love my healthy active childhood
Author
Slevin, Terry
Anderson, Annie
Doyle, Colleen
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
International Union Against Cancer
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Obesity - complications
Energy Intake
Energy Metabolism
Exercise
Body Weight
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Health Promotion
Food
Diet
Physical Fitness
Child
ISBN
9782970053316
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 H434s 2009
Read Online
http://issuu.com/uicc/docs/2009scientific_report?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Flight%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true

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Barb Tarbox : a life cut short by tobacco

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15587
Tarbox, Barb. Edmonton, AB: AADAC , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 T179 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Tarbox, Barb
Corporate Author
Alberta Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
AADAC
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
17 minutes + 1 guide
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Smoking - prevention & control
Tobacco - prevention & control
Smoking Cessation
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 T179 2003

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Reduce your cancer risk : twelve steps to a healthier life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19767
Boughton, Barbara, Stefanek, Michael. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B758 2010
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Twelve steps to a healthier life : reduce your cancer risk : the most up-to-date information on personal risk assessment, life style changes, preventive health strategies, genetic counseling, preventive anti-cancer medications, latest cutting-edge research
Author
Boughton, Barbara
Stefanek, Michael
Editor
Gansler, Ted
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxviii, 256 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Risk Assessment
Life Change Events
Genetic Counseling
Popular Work
ISBN
9781932603927
1932603921
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B758 2010

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Ten ways to prevent cancer and its recurrence with diet and lifestyle : a lecture and cooking demonstration

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17702
Cannon, Geoffrey, Kasten Gerry. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2007 v.4
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 16603 (QZ200 B366 2007)
More Information
Alternate Title
Annual cancer conference
BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum
Author
Cannon, Geoffrey
Kasten Gerry
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2007 November 29 - December 1 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
120 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2007 v.4
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Diet - adverse effects
Nutrition
Recurrence
Life Style
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 16603 (QZ200 B366 2007)
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 B366a 2007 v.4

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Smoking out the truth : teens and tobacco

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15492
Cambridge Educational. Princeton, NJ: Films Media Group , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 S666c 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Cambridge Educational
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Films Media Group
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
24 minutes
Subjects
Smoking - prevention & control - popular works - DVD
Tobacco Use Cessation - popular works - DVD
Advertising
Adolescent
ISBN
9781421356358
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 S666c 2006

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Lung cancer : a risk for smokers and non-smokers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16156
Information Television Network. Boca Raton, Fla.: Information Television Network, Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 L963i 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Information Television Network
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
Information Television Network, Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
30 minutes
Series
Healthy body, healthy mind 807
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Smoking
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WF658 L963i 2006

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Ovarian cancer risk-reducing surgery : a decision-making resource

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15456
Daly, Mary B, Cherry, Carol. Philadelphia, PA: Fox Chase Cancer Center , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP322 O96 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Daly, Mary B
Cherry, Carol
Corporate Author
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
140 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms - surgery
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Risk Assessment
Decision Making
Ovarian Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP322 O96 2006
Read Online
http://landing.foxchase.org/mobile/rap-book/Ovarian-Cancer-Risk-Reducing-Surgery.html
https://www.foxchase.org/cancer-care-services/prevention-screening/risk-assessment/inherited-cancer/ovarian-cancer-inherited

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Understanding risk-reducing breast surgery : prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17584
Pithers, Andrea, Coats, Debbie. London: CancerBACUP , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P683 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Pithers, Andrea
Coats, Debbie
Corporate Author
CancerBACUP
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
CancerBACUP
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Mastectomy
Mammaplasty
Great Britain
Popular Work
ISBN
1905384157
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 P683 2005

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Food isn't medicine : how misinformation is harming our health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125264
Wolrich, Joshua. London: Vermillion , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 W866 2021
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
More Information
Author
Wolrich, Joshua
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Vermillion
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
294 p. 20 cm.
Subjects
Diet
Diet Fads
Life Style
Pseudoscience
Attitude to Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9781785043468
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 W866 2021

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Anticancer diet : reduce cancer risk through the foods you eat

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120225
Khayat, David, Hutter-Lardeau, Nathalie, Carp, France. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K45 2015
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Anticancer diet
Vrai regime anticancer
Author
Khayat, David
Hutter-Lardeau, Nathalie
Carp, France
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xi, 274 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition Therapy
Popular Work
Notes
English translation of Vrai regime anticancer. 2010. Odile Jacob.
ISBN
9780393088939
0393088936
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 K45 2015

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Understanding BRCA : living with the breast cancer gene

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120470
Foster, Clarissa. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F754 2017
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Foster, Clarissa
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hammersmith Health Books
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xviii, 325 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Genetic Carrier Screening
Risk Factors
Risk Reduction Behavior
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781781611203
1781611203
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F754 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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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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Holistic cancer care : an herbal approach to reducing cancer risk, helping patients thrive during treatment, and minimizing recurrence

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125269
Cabrera, Chanchal. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C117 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Cabrera, Chanchal
Place of Publication
North Adams, MA
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
iv, 572 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Plants, Medicinal
Complementary Therapies
Holistic Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9781635863734
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C117 2023

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Breasts : the owner's manual : every woman's guide to reducing cancer risk, making treatment choices, and optimizing outcomes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122878
Funk, Kristi. Nashville, TN: W Publishing , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F982 2018
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Funk, Kristi
Place of Publication
Nashville, TN
Publisher
W Publishing
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xxiii, 455 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780785219774
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F982 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Cancer and nutrition : a ten-point plan for prevention and cancer life extension

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15512
Simone, Charles B. Princeton, NJ: Princeton Institute , 2005. 3rd rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S598 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Simone, Charles B
Edition
3rd rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Princeton Institute
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology - popular works
Neoplasms - prevention & control - popular works
Nutrition - popular works
Diet - adverse effects - popular works
Antioxidants - therapeutic use - popular works
Risk Factors - popular works
ISBN
0971457433
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 S598 2005

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Healthy living and risk reduction of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16284
Sekhon, Satnam. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2006 v.5
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Sekhon, Satnam
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 5
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - diet therapy
Nutrition
Popular Work
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B863 2006 v.5

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