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1,3-Butadiene, ethylene oxide, and vinyl halides (vinyl flouride, vinyl chloride, and vinyl bromide)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20440
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
ix, 510 p. ; ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 97
Subjects
Carcinogens
Butadienes - adverse effects
Ethylene Oxide - adverse effects
Vinyl Compounds - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9789283212973
9283212975
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Alcohol consumption and ethyl carbamate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19732
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Geneva: WHO Press , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v.96
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
ix, 1424 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 96
Subjects
Alcoholic Beverages - adverse effects
Alcohol Drinking - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
Ethanol - adverse effects
Urethane - adverse effects
Urethane - toxicity
Carcinogens
ISBN
9789283212966
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2010 v.96
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International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humanss. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2018.
Audience
Professional
The IARC Monographs identify environmental factors that are carcinogenic hazards to humans. These include chemicals, complex mixtures, occupational exposures, physical agents, biological agents, and lifestyle factors. National health agencies can use this information as scientific support for their…
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humanss
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2018
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 120
Subjects
Benzene - toxicity
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Carcinogens
Risk Factors
Abstract
The IARC Monographs identify environmental factors that are carcinogenic hazards to humans. These include chemicals, complex mixtures, occupational exposures, physical agents, biological agents, and lifestyle factors. National health agencies can use this information as scientific support for their actions to prevent exposure to potential carcinogens. - Website
ISBN
9789283201588
9789283201878
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Serial
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF format.
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Best practices in creating and delivering LGBTQ cultural competency trainings for health and social service agencies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21708
Margolies, Liz, Joo, Rej, McDavid, Jenna. , [2014].
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
LGBTQ cultural competency trainings
Author
Margolies, Liz
Joo, Rej
McDavid, Jenna
Corporate Author
National LGBT Cancer Network
Publication Date
[2014]
Subjects
Cultural Competency - education
Delivery of health Care - standards
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Health Services for Transgender Persons
Gender Identity
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Bodies and barriers : queer activists on health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123682
Oakland, CA: PM Press , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Summary:; LGBT people pervasively experience health disparities, affecting every part of their bodies and lives. Yet many are still grappling to understand the mutually reinforcing health care challenges that lead LGBT people to experience worsened health outcomes. Bodies and Barriers informs healt…
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Editor
Shanker, Adrian
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
PM Press
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Culturally Competent Care
Healthcare Disparities
Abstract
Summary:
LGBT people pervasively experience health disparities, affecting every part of their bodies and lives. Yet many are still grappling to understand the mutually reinforcing health care challenges that lead LGBT people to experience worsened health outcomes. Bodies and Barriers informs health care professionals, students in health professions, policymakers, and fellow activists about these challenges, providing insights and a road map for action that could improve queer health. - Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781629638010
9781629637846
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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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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The care we dream of : liberatory & transformative approaches to LGBTQ+ health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124550
Vancouver, BC: Arsenal Pulp Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Editor
Sharman, Zena
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Arsenal Pulp Press
Publication Date
2021
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Minority Health
Healthcare Disparities
Physician-Patient Relations
Personal Narratives
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
ISBN
9781551528618
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Chemicals, industrial processes and industries associated with cancer in humans

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13997
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1982.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1982 Suppl 4
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1982
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans suppl 4
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Carcinogens
ISBN
9283214064
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1982 Suppl 4
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Chlorinated drinking water; chlorination by-products; some other halogenated compounds; cobalt and cobalt compounds

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7007
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1990 v.52
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1991
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 52
Subjects
Water Pollution - adverse effects
Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated
Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Carcinogens
Cobalt - adverse effects
ISBN
9283212525
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1990 v.52
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Chromium, nickel and welding

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4775
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1990.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1989 v.49
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1990
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 49
Subjects
Carcinogens
Chromium - adverse effects
Nickel - adverse effects
Welding - adverse effects
Occupational Diseases
ISBN
9283212495
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1989 v.49
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Coffee, tea, mate, methylxanthines and methylglyoxal

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7899
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1990 v.51
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1991
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 51
Subjects
Coffee - adverse effects
Tea - adverse effects
Methylxanthine - adverse effects
Methylglyoxal - adverse effects
Carcinogens
Neoplasms - chemically induced
ISBN
9283212517
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1990 v.51
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Comprehensive care of the transgender patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122477
Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Health Sciences , 2020.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; 1. Introduction to Transgender Medicine -- 2. Mental Health Care for the Adult Transgender Patient -- 3. Mental Health Care for the Child and Adolescent Transgender Patient -- 4. Disorders of Sex Development and Intersex Patients -- 5. Hormone Treatment for the Adult Transgender Patient …
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Editor
Ferrando, Cecile A.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication Date
2020
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Sex Reassignment Procedures - methods
Sex Reassignment Surgery - methods
Transgender Persons
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Abstract
Contents:
1. Introduction to Transgender Medicine -- 2. Mental Health Care for the Adult Transgender Patient -- 3. Mental Health Care for the Child and Adolescent Transgender Patient -- 4. Disorders of Sex Development and Intersex Patients -- 5. Hormone Treatment for the Adult Transgender Patient -- 6. Hormone Treatment for the Adolescent Transgender Patient -- 7. Overview of Surgery for Transgender Patients -- 8. Facial Surgery for Transgender Patients -- 9. Breast and Chest Surgery for Transgender Patients -- 10. Genital Confirmation Surgery for Patients Assigned Male at Birth -- 11. Genital Confirmation Surgery for Patients Assigned Female at Birth -- 12. Primary and Preventative Care for Transgender Patients -- 13. Gynecologic Care for Transgender Patients -- 14. Hysterectomy for the Transgender Man
ISBN
0323496423
9780323496421
9780323512268
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Dance with cancer : 5 gay men confront prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20067
Akenhead, Gary. Barrie, ON: Mahon Productions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 D173 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.
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Alternate Title
Dance with cancer : five gay men confront prostate cancer
Author
Akenhead, Gary
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Barrie, ON
Publisher
Mahon Productions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
46 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Social Support
Autobiography
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WJ752 D173 2009
Website Notes
Videos (5) may be viewed at the Canadian Cancer Society channel
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DDT, Lindane, and 2,4-D

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114757
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 , 2018.
Audience
Professional
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, 2-9 June 2015
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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
2018
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 113
Subjects
Carcinogens
Neoplasms - chemically induced
DDT - toxicity
Lindane - toxicity
Insecticides - toxicity
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid - toxicity
Herbicides - toxicity
Occupational Exposure
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, 2-9 June 2015
ISBN
9789283201793
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Serial
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF format.
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Diesel and gasoline engine exhausts and some nitroarenes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7313
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1989 v.46
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1989
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 46
Subjects
Carcinogens
Automobile Exhaust
Air Pollutants, Environmental
ISBN
9283212460
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1989 v.46
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Do pesticides cause lymphoma? : research report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9706
Osburn, Susan. Chevy Chase, MD: Lymphoma Foundation of America , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH525 D631 2001
  1 read online  
Author
Osburn, Susan
Corporate Author
Lymphoma Foundation of America
Place of Publication
Chevy Chase, MD
Publisher
Lymphoma Foundation of America
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
50 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pesticides - adverse effects
Lymphoma - chemically induced
Carcinogens
Popular Work
Notes
Apr 30 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
ISBN
0970512708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH525 D631 2001
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Drinking coffee, mate, and very hot beverages

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120906
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 , 2018.
Audience
Professional
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, 24-31 May 2016
  2 read online  
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
2018
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 116
Subjects
Carcinogens
Coffee - adverse effects
Ilex paraguariensis - adverse effects
Beverages - adverse effects
Hot Temperature - adverse effects
Risk Factors
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, 24-31 May 2016
ISBN
9789283201830
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Serial
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Downloadable PDF available.
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Fast facts about LGBTQ+ care for nurses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124543
Traister, Tyler. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , 2022.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Fast facts about LGBTQ+ care for nurses : how to deliver culturally competent and inclusive care
Author
Traister, Tyler
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, LLC
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Fast facts series
Subjects
Nursing Care - methods
Culturally Competent Care - methods
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Education, Nursing
Social Stigma
ISBN
9780826161512
9780826161567
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BC Cancer network computer. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
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Gay and bisexual men living with prostate cancer : from diagnosis to recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121056
New York, NY: Harrington Park Press , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WJ762 G285 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  1 read online  
Editor
Ussher, Jane M.
Perz, Janette
Rosser, B.R. Simon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harrington Park Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
x, 353 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Long Term Adverse Effects
Attitude of Health Personnel
Cancer Survivors - psychology
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
ISBN
9781939594259
9781939594266
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
WJ762 G285 2018
Website Notes
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The gender quest workbook : a guide for teens and young adults exploring gender identity

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121377
Testa, Rylan Jay, Coolhart, Deborah, Peta, Jayme,. Oakland, CA: Instant Help Books | New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of contents:; 1. Gender Identity-- Explores definitions of gender and helps you better understand how your sense of gender developed.; 2. Gender Expression -- Looks at the wide diversity of genders worldwide and helps you think about the different ways you may choose to express your gender.; …
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Author
Testa, Rylan Jay
Coolhart, Deborah
Peta, Jayme,
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
Instant Help Books
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2015
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Instant help book for teens
Subjects
Transgender Persons
Gender Identity
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Sex Characteristics
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Table of contents:
1. Gender Identity-- Explores definitions of gender and helps you better understand how your sense of gender developed.
2. Gender Expression -- Looks at the wide diversity of genders worldwide and helps you think about the different ways you may choose to express your gender.
3. Family -- Explores how to navigate your gender in your family.
4. School and Work -- Discusses how to advocate for yourself, find support, and tackle some common gender-related challenges at school and work.
5. Friends and Other Peers -- Explores how you might communicate with friends, classmates, and coworkers about gender.
6. Dating and Sex -- Talks about sexual and romantic identities, dating, and sex.
7. Balancing Multiple Identities -- Explores how our multiple identities (ethnic, socioeconomic, religious, and so on) combine to form who we are as unique and whole people.
8. Dealing with the Hard Stuff -- Describes how to deal with any stressful challenges that come up on your Gender Quest.
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
ISBN
9781626252974
9781626252981
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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