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Adaptive oncogenesis : a new understanding of how cancer evolves inside us

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121345
DeGregori, James. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Table of contents:; The evolution of lifespans and disease avoidance -- Understanding evolution at organismal and somatic levels -- The evolution of multicellularity and tumor suppression -- Mechanisms of tumor suppression -- Dominant views on the mechanisms of oncogenesis -- Adaptive oncogenesis -…
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Author
DeGregori, James
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Publication Date
2018
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Carcinogenesis
Neoplastic Processes
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Abstract
Table of contents:
The evolution of lifespans and disease avoidance -- Understanding evolution at organismal and somatic levels -- The evolution of multicellularity and tumor suppression -- Mechanisms of tumor suppression -- Dominant views on the mechanisms of oncogenesis -- Adaptive oncogenesis -- Limiting somatic evolution in youth -- Changing adaptive landscapes with aging -- Changing adaptive landscapes with carcinogenic exposures -- Tissue architecture and tumor suppression -- Peto?s paradox -- Prolonging tissue maintenance to delay aging and cancer -- Understanding clinical data from an evolutionary perspective -- The causes of cancer in early childhood -- Evolution-informed strategies to combat cancer -- A new framework for understanding and controlling cancer.
ISBN
9780674545397
9780674985964
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Cancer: principles & practice of oncology. Primer of the molecular biology of cancer.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123152
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2021. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
"This title will help you understand and apply the scientific advances that are revolutionizing cancer research and practice with Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology: Primer of the Molecular Biology of Cancer. Derived from DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles and Practice of …
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Alternate Title
Primer of the molecular biology of cancer.
Editor
DeVita, Vincent T., Jr.
Lawrence, Theodore S.
Rosenberg, Steven A.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2021
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - physiopathology
Molecular Biology - methods
Abstract
"This title will help you understand and apply the scientific advances that are revolutionizing cancer research and practice with Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology: Primer of the Molecular Biology of Cancer. Derived from DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology - widely hailed as the definitive clinical reference in oncology - the third edition of this popular Primer focuses on the molecular biology information that is of critical importance to research scientists and clinical oncologists alike. Get up-to-date, dependable coverage of every important frontier in aspect of the molecular biology of cancer with contributions from a noteworthy roster of leading scientists and clinicians. See how molecular biology advances are impacting clinical practice with separate chapters on each of the 19 most common cancer types. Navigate the challenges and ethical dilemmas of cancer genetics with a thorough section chapters on genetic counseling and genetic testing"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781975149116
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Cancer : the evolutionary legacy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3232
Greaves, Mel. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 G787 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Greaves, Mel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Evolution
ISBN
0192628356
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 G787 2000

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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
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

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Colorectal cancer can run in the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19834
Wantirna, Vic.: Medcom Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 C721b 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Berk, Terri
Macrae, Finlay
Place of Publication
Wantirna, Vic.
Publisher
Medcom Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xvii, 186 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control
Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis
Popular Work
ISBN
9789889742843
9889742845
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 C721b 2006

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Confronting hereditary breast and ovarian cancer : identify your risk, understand your options, change your destiny

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20413
Friedman, Sue, Sutphen, Rebecca, Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F911 2012
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Author
Friedman, Sue
Sutphen, Rebecca
Steligo, Kathy
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xix, 261 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781421404080
1421404087
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F911 2012

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Critical choices : ethical, legal and sociobehavioural implications of heritable breast, ovarian and colon cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4695
Taylor, Kathryn M, De Petrillo, Denny. [Toronto, ON]: Kathryn M. Taylor , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 C934 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Background paper for the International Research and Policy Symposium, Toronto, April 28-30, 1995
Author
Taylor, Kathryn M
De Petrillo, Denny
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Kathryn M. Taylor
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics - psychology
Ethics, Medical
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics - legislation & jurisprudence
Abstract
Background paper for the International Research and Policy Symposium, Toronto, April 28-30, 1995
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ202 C934 1995

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Dynamics of cancer : incidence, inheritance, and evolution

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15913
Frank, Steven A. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Age of cancer incidence; Multistage progression; History of theories; Progression dynamics; Theory I; Theory II; Genetics of progression; Carcinogens; Aging; Inheritance; Stem cells : tissue renewal; Stem cells : population genetics; Cell lineage history
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Author
Frank, Steven A
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publication Date
2007
Series
Princeton series in evolutionary biology
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Age of Onset
Stem Cells
Mutagenesis
Abstract
Age of cancer incidence
Multistage progression
History of theories
Progression dynamics
Theory I
Theory II
Genetics of progression
Carcinogens
Aging
Inheritance
Stem cells : tissue renewal
Stem cells : population genetics
Cell lineage history
ISBN
9780691133652
9780691133669 (pbk)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Familial and hereditary tumors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5598
Ponz de Leon, Maurizio. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 1994 v.136
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Ponz de Leon, Maurizio
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
1994
Series
Recent results in cancer research 136
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
ISBN
387576339
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ206 RE34 1994 v.136

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Genome instability in cancer development

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14376
New York, NY: Springer , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 G335 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Nigg, Erich A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xv, 511 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Advances in experimental medicine and biology 570
Subjects
Genomics
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Genomic Instability
Mutation
DNA Repair
ISBN
9781402037634
1402037635
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 G335 2005

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Household use of solid fuels and high temperature frying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19323
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Geneva: WHO Press , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v. 95
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
WHO Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
vii, 424 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 95
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental
Air Pollution, Indoor - adverse effects
Fossil Fuels - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
Hot Temperature - adverse effects
ISBN
9789283212959
9283212959
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v. 95
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Infections causing human cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15771
Zur Hausen, Harald. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH Verlag GMBH & Co. KGaA , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 Z96 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Zur Hausen, Harald
Place of Publication
Weinheim
Publisher
Wiley-VCH Verlag GMBH & Co. KGaA
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Virus Diseases - complications
Virus Diseases - genetics
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - genetics
Papillomavirus Infections
Helicobacter Infections
Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
Hepatitis
ISBN
9783527310562
3527310568
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 Z96 2006

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Infectious causes of cancer : targets for intervention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8992
Totowa, NJ: Humana Press , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I43g 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Goedert, James J
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2000
Series
Infectious disease
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Oncogenic Viruses - pathogenicity
Helicobacter pylori - pathogenicity
ISBN
089603772X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 I43g 2000

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MicroRNA and cancer : methods and protocols

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20683
New York, NY: Humana Press , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 M626w 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Wu, Wei
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Humana Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
x, 273 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
Methods in molecular biology 676
Subjects
MicroRNAs - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Laboratory Manuals
ISBN
9781607618621
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 M626w 2011

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Molecular biology of cancer : mechanisms, targets, and therapeutics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16578
Pecorino, Lauren. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2008. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P369m 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Pecorino, Lauren
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xviii, 316 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - therapy
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - genetics
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Molecular Biology
ISBN
9780199211487
0199211485
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 P369m 2008

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Molecular biology of cancer : mechanisms, targets, and therapeutics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120447
Pecorino, Lauren. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2016. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 P369m 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Pecorino, Lauren
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xviii, 375 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - therapy
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - genetics
Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Molecular Biology
ISBN
9780198717348
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 P369m 2016

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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
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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Review of human carcinogens : Part B : biological agents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19986
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Geneva: WHO Press , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2012 v.100B
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, which met in Lyon, 24 February - 3 March, 2009.
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Alternate Title
Biological agents
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
WHO Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
x, 475 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 100B
Subjects
Carcinogens
Neoplasms - etiology
Biological Products - adverse effects
Biological Products - toxicity
Tumor Virus Infections - complications
Oncogenic Viruses - pathogenicity
Abstract
This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans, which met in Lyon, 24 February - 3 March, 2009.
ISBN
9789283213192
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2012 v.100B
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Scientific American molecular oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3639
San Francisco, Ca.: Scientific American, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 S416 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Bishop, J. Michael
Weinberg, Robert
Place of Publication
San Francisco, Ca.
Publisher
Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Oncogenes
ISBN
0894540238
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 S416 1996

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Some chemicals used as solvents and in polymer manufacture

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120553
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2017 v. 110
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This publication represents the views and expert; opinions of an IARC Working Group on the; Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans which met in Lyon , 3-10 June 2014.
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
vii, 276 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 110
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Carcinogens
Caprylates - adverse effects
Fluorocarbons - adverse effects
Methylene Chloride - adverse effects
Thiophenes - adverse effects
Propane - adverse effects
Risk Factors
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Abstract
This publication represents the views and expert
opinions of an IARC Working Group on the
Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans which met in Lyon , 3-10 June 2014.
Notes
IARC monographs are shelved in VC Journal stacks.
ISBN
9789283201489
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2017 v. 110
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