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5 to 10 a day for better health

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Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2007?.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Society; Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2007?

Subjects: Nutrition; Diet; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Popular Work

Language: English; French

Material Type: Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://www.5to10aday.com

2016 report to the community

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BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Alternate Title: BC Cancer Agency care and research : 2016 report to the community

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 38 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Biomedical Research; Oncology Nursing; Clinical Trials; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; Patient-Centered Care; Research Report; BC Cancer Agency; Cancer Care Facilities; Delivery of Health Care

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library BCCA Pubs; Abbotsford Library; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; VC Library Archives

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2016-report-to-the-community

Anticancer living : transform your life and health with the mix of six

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Cohen, Lorenzo, Jefferies, Alison. New York, NY: Penguin Books , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 C678 2019

Availability: 6 copies, 4 available

Author: Cohen, Lorenzo; Jefferies, Alison

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Penguin Books

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: xvi, 416 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Healthy Lifestyle; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780735220430

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; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 C678 2019

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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BC Generations Project

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BC Generations Project. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2009?.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Alternate Title: BC Healthbank

Corporate Author: BC Generations Project

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Generations Project

Publication Date: 2009?

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Chronic Disease - prevention & control; Biomedical Research; Epidemiology; Epidemiologic Studies; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Material Type: Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Pamphlet File; Internet

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http://www.bcgenerationsproject.ca/

Cancer : 101 solutions to a preventable epidemic

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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

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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Cancer atlas

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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

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http://canceratlas.cancer.org/

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Cancer atlas

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Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2014. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ 17 C215c 2014

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

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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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Cancer-gate : how to win the losing cancer war

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Epstein, Samuel S. Amityville, NY: Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ202 E64c 2005

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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 sourcebook for women

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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 5th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

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: Jones, Keith

Edition: 5th ed.

Place of Publication: Detroit, MI

Publisher: Omnigraphics

Publication Date: 2016

Series: Health reference series; EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Neoplasms - etiology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Breast Neoplasms; 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; Table of contents:; Part I Cancer Overview -- Part II Cancer Risks and Prevention -- Part III Breast Cancer -- Part IV Gynecological Cancer -- Part V Other Cancers of Special Concern to Women -- Part VI Diagnosing and Treating Cancer -- Part VII Coping with the Side Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatments -- Part VIII Clinical Trials and Cancer Research -- Part IX Additional Help and Information.

ISBN: 9780780813793; 9780780814035

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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Cancer sourcebook for women

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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…

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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Dietary options for cancer survivors : a guide to research on foods, food substances, herbals and dietary regimens that may influence cancer

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American Institute for Cancer Research. Washington, DC: American Institute for Cancer Research , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 D565w 2002

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Corporate Author: American Institute for Cancer Research

Editor: Weldon, Glen

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: American Institute for Cancer Research

Publication Date: 2002

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Diet Therapy; Vitamins - therapeutic use; Phytotherapy

ISBN: 0972252207

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 D565w 2002

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Food, nutrition, physical activity and the prevention of cancer : a global perspective : summary

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World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research. Washington, DC: American Institute for Cancer Research , 2007. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 F687s 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Alternate Title: Second expert report; A project of World Cancer Research Fund International

Corporate Author: World Cancer Research Fund; American Institute for Cancer Research

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: American Institute for Cancer Research

Publication Date: 2007

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - diet therapy; Food; Nutrition Physiology; Physical Fitness

Language: English

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 F687s 2007

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Get involved : opportunities for youth with cancer prevention and research on Vancouver Island

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BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs, BC Cancer Foundation. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.

Audience: Patient or Public

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs; BC Cancer Foundation

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Publication Date: 2009?

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre; Research Support as Topic; Voluntary Workers; Adolescent; Students

Language: English

Material Type: Pamphlet

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File

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

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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

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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

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How healthy are you? Self-assessment quiz

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BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs

Publication Date: 2009?

Subjects: Health Promotion; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Risk Factors; Life Style; Health Behavior; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Handout; Online; Pamphlet

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/BCCA12_HHAY_brochure_web1.pdf

http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/prevention-screening/prevention

InspireHealth's evidence-based cancer prevention guide : lay language summaries of scientific information about cancer prevention : before and after diagnosis

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InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2010?.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 I59 2010

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Corporate Author: InspireHealth

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: InspireHealth

Publication Date: 2010?

Physical Description: 56 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Behavior Therapy - methods; Evidence-Based Medicine; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Self Care; InspireHealth; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 I59 2010

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Investment in cancer risk and prevention research 2005-2007 : a special report from the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance's survey of government and voluntary sector investment in cancer research

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Canadian Cancer Research Alliance. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ206 C215c 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This report focuses on investment in research focused on cancer risk and prevention over a three-year period. Research is critiical to our understanding of cancer risk and effective cancer prevention strategies. The investment in cancer risk and prevention at $122.3M represented 11% of the overal…

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Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Research Alliance

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA)

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 53 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - economics; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Research; Research Support as Topic; Investments - statistics & numerical data; Financing, Organized; Canada; Statistics

Abstract: This report focuses on investment in research focused on cancer risk and prevention over a three-year period. Research is critiical to our understanding of cancer risk and effective cancer prevention strategies. The investment in cancer risk and prevention at $122.3M represented 11% of the overall investment in cancer research form 2005-07.