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Cancer stem cells

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18641
New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 C215 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Purification and characterization of cancer stem cells by Elaine M. Hurt and William L. Farrar; Prostate cancer stem cells by Collene R. Jeter and Dean G. Tang; Melanoma cancer stem cells by Alexander Roesch and Meenhard Herlyn; Mammospheres and breast carcinoma by Massimiliano Bonafe; Preventativ…
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Editor
Farrar, William L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
x, 171 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplastic Stem Cells - physiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Signal Transduction - physiology
Abstract
Purification and characterization of cancer stem cells by Elaine M. Hurt and William L. Farrar
Prostate cancer stem cells by Collene R. Jeter and Dean G. Tang
Melanoma cancer stem cells by Alexander Roesch and Meenhard Herlyn
Mammospheres and breast carcinoma by Massimiliano Bonafe
Preventative and therapeutic strategies for cancer stem cells by Stewart Sell and Gennadi Glinsky
Targeting acute myelogenous leukemia stem cells by Monica L. Guzman, Gerrit J. Schuurhuis, and Craig T. Jordan
Hedgehog/GLI signaling in cancer by Fritz Aberger
Targeting notch signaling pathway in cancer stem cells by Joon T. Park, Ie-Ming Shih, and Tian-Li Wang -- TGF-[beta], notch and Wnt in normal malignant stem cells : differentiating agents and epigenetic modulation by Stephen Byers ... [et al.].
ISBN
9780521896283
0521896282
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 C215 2010

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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
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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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Cancer : what causes it, what doesn't

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113561
American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
224 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Risk Factors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235447
9781604431186
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 or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=882986
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Carcinogens and anticarcinogens in the human diet : a comparison of naturally occuring and synthetic substances

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3909
National Research Council. Washington, DC: National Academy Press , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 C269 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
National Research Council
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academy Press
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Carcinogens
Diet - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
ISBN
0309053919
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ202 C269 1996

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Causes of cancer : quantitative estimates of avoidable risks of cancer in the United States today

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2955
Doll, Richard, Peto, Richard. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 1981.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 D665 1981
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Doll, Richard
Peto, Richard
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1981
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ202 D665 1981

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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
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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
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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
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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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c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
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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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Cross index of synonyms and trade names : Volumes 1-26

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15026
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1982.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1982 Suppl 3
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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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 risk of chemicals to humans suppl 3
Subjects
Carcinogens
Neoplasms - etiology
ISBN
9283213122
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1982 Suppl 3

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Cross index of synonyms and trade names : Volumes 1-36

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15025
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1985.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1985 Suppl 5
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1985
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risk of chemicals to humans suppl 5
Subjects
Carcinogens
Neoplasms - etiology
ISBN
9283213122
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 I585 1985 Suppl 5

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Diet, nutrition, physical activity, and cancer : a global perspective : a summary of the third expert report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120573
World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research. London, UK: World Cancer Research Fund International , 2018. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 F687 2018
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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  3 read online  
Corporate Author
World Cancer Research Fund
American Institute for Cancer Research
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
World Cancer Research Fund International
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
112 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Continuous Update Project (CUP)
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Food
Diet
Risk Factors
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Health Status
Exercise
Health Policy
Nutrition Policy
Health Promotion
Global Health
Public Health
Physical Fitness
Notes
CN Library copy is housed at Northern Health Library at UHNBC. (Copy Missing as of June 2019)
ISBN
9781912259465
9781912259472
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ266 F687 2018
Website Notes
The full report and summary report are available online. Individual segments of the full report can be downloaded from the Table of Contents.
Read Online
https://www.wcrf.org/dietandcancer/summary-third-expert-report
https://www.wcrf.org/sites/default/files/Summary-third-expert-report.pdf
https://www.wcrf.org/dietandcancer/contents

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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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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/picrender.fcgi?book=dyncan&blobtype=pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=Books
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=dyncan
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Electromagnetic fields and the risk of cancer : report of an Advisory Group on Non-ionising Radiation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8399
Doll, Sir Richard. Didcot, Oxon: National Radiological Protection Board , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QT34 E39 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
NRPB Volume 3, No. 1 1992
Author
Doll, Sir Richard
Corporate Author
National Radiological Protection Board
Place of Publication
Didcot, Oxon
Publisher
National Radiological Protection Board
Publication Date
1992
Series
Documents of the NRPB 3 : 1
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QT34 E39 1992

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ELF electromagnetic fields and the risk of cancer : report of an Advisory Group on Non-ionising Radiation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5680
National Radiological Protection Board. Didcot, Oxon: National Radiological Protection Board , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QT34 E39n 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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  2 read online  
Alternate Title
NRPB : documents of the NRPB volume 12, number 1, 2001
Corporate Author
National Radiological Protection Board
Place of Publication
Didcot, Oxon
Publisher
National Radiological Protection Board
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
ISBN
0859514560
ISSN
0958-5648
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QT34 E39n 2001
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http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140714084352/http://www.hpa.org.uk/webw/HPAweb&HPAwebStandard/HPAweb_C/1254510570928?p=1219908766891
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140714084352/http://www.hpa.org.uk/webc/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1194947420620

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Epidemiology of childhood cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122030
Little, Julian. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 L778 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Little, Julian
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
xiv, 382 p. ; 30 cm.
Series
IARC scientific publications 149
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Child
Infant
Neoplasms - etiology
ISBN
9789283221494
9283221494
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 L778 1999

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Epidemiology of diet and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5778
New York, NY: Ellis Horwood Ltd. , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 E64h 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Hill, Michael J
Giacosa, Attilio
Caygill, Christine P. J
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Ellis Horwood Ltd.
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Diet - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
ISBN
0130319988
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 E64h 1994

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Etiology of cancer in man

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9075
[Boston, MA]: Kluwer Academic Publishers , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 C218 1989 v.6
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Levine, Arthur S
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Publication Date
1989
Series
Cancer growth and progression 6
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Carcinogens
ISBN
089838995X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 C218 1989 v.6

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Evolution of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9732
Okuyama, Shinichi, Mishina, Hitoshi. Tokyo, Japan: University of Tokyo Press , 1990.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 O41e 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Okuyama, Shinichi
Mishina, Hitoshi
Place of Publication
Tokyo, Japan
Publisher
University of Tokyo Press
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Evolution
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
ISBN
0860084604
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 O41e 1990

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Exposure metrics and dosimetry for EMF epidemiology : proceedings of an International workshop, National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton, UK, September 7-9 1998

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122128
National Radiological Protection Board. [United Kingdom]: Nuclear Technology Publishing , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QT34.8 R129 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
EMF epidemiology
Corporate Author
National Radiological Protection Board
Editor
McKinlay, A.F
Repacholi, M.H.
Place of Publication
[United Kingdom]
Publisher
Nuclear Technology Publishing
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
x, 194 p. :ill. ; 25 cm.
Series
Radiation protection dosimetry, Vol. 83: Nos. 1-2.
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
Radiometry
Radiation Exposure - prevention & control
Radiation Dosage
Radiation Monitoring
Epidemiology
Congresses
ISBN
1870965612
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QT34.8 R129 1999

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