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Cooking with joy, digesting with ease : nutritious recipes for people with gastric cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122784
My Gut Feeling, Nourish, ELLICSR Kitchen. Cowansville, QC: Communication ebmed Inc. , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Stomach cancer completely changes how we eat. Difficulty swallowing, nausea, dumping syndrome and general pain can take the joy out of eating. Weight loss and loss of appetite are common problems that people with stomach cancer experience. While it can be a challenge to cook meals that are nutriti…
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Corporate Author
My Gut Feeling
Nourish
ELLICSR Kitchen
Place of Publication
Cowansville, QC
Publisher
Communication ebmed Inc.
Publication Date
2020
Subjects
Stomach Neoplasms - diet therapy
Cooking
Abstract
"Stomach cancer completely changes how we eat. Difficulty swallowing, nausea, dumping syndrome and general pain can take the joy out of eating. Weight loss and loss of appetite are common problems that people with stomach cancer experience. While it can be a challenge to cook meals that are nutritious, digestible and tasty, it is possible to enjoy food with stomach cancer." - Page 3
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Scroll to bottom of page to download or print digital version
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https://www.nourishonline.ca/cooking-with-joy/
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When someone you love has advanced cancer : support for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15949
U.S. National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute (NCI) , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
56. p : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
NIH publication 05-5727
Subjects
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Attitude to Death
Family
Terminal Care
Social Support
Self Care
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Planning Techniques
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
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http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/When-Someone-You-Love-Has-Advanced-Cancer/allpages
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/When-Someone-You-Love-Has-Advanced-Cancer/PDF

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Langley Hospice Society : a practical guide for families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20471
Langley Hospice Society. Langley, BC: Langley Hospice Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 L283 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes 5 pamphlets with these titles:; Who we are...what we do; Bereavement support programs; Supporting grieving children and teens; Palliative support programs; Hospice vigil program
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Alternate Title
Practical guide for families
Death, dying and bereavement : a practical guide
Corporate Author
Langley Hospice Society
Place of Publication
Langley, BC
Publisher
Langley Hospice Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
32 p. ; 22 cm. + pamphlets
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Hospices
Handbooks
Abstract
Includes 5 pamphlets with these titles:
Who we are...what we do
Bereavement support programs
Supporting grieving children and teens
Palliative support programs
Hospice vigil program
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
BF789 L283 2012
Read Online
http://langleyhospice.com/hospice/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/A-Practical-Guide-for-Families.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Clinical trials : understanding how pancreatic cancer clinical trials work

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120432
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Manhattan Beach, CA: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI810 P188c 2016
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Place of Publication
Manhattan Beach, CA
Publisher
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
26 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Clinical Trials
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI810 P188c 2016
Website Notes
Request booklet in print or digital format.
Read Online
https://www.pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/treatment/clinical-trials/

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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My partner has breast cancer : how can I help? : a parallel journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19718
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M995a 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC/Yukon Women's Cancer Alliance
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
18 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Social Support
Popular Work
Notes
There was also an edition revised July 2012 which is online.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M995a 2010
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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/breast/information-kit

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Supportive (palliative) care : quality of life and practical care in pancreatic cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120478
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Manhattan Beach, CA: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc. , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI810 P188s 2017
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Place of Publication
Manhattan Beach, CA
Publisher
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
46 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Palliative Care
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI810 P188s 2017
Website Notes
Request booklet in print or digital format.
Read Online
https://www.pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/learn/side-effects-of-treatment/managing-side-effects-palliative-care/

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Emotional facts of life with cancer : a guide to counselling and support for patients, families and friends

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21575
Kapusta, Beth. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology , 2012. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Kapusta, Beth
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Counseling
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 K17 2012
Read Online
http://capo.ca/docs/bookletREVISED.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Chemotherapy and your mouth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14863
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. National Institutes of Health , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Publisher
National Institutes of Health
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Mouth Diseases - chemically induced - therapy - popular works - pamphlets
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Dental Care
Notes
NIH Publication No. 13-4361
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/Topics/CancerTreatment/ChemotherapyYourMouth.htm
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Breast cancer in the family : understanding your risk: 38 p. : ill.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114744
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support. [Toronto, ON]: Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Risk Factors
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Genetic Testing
Early Detection of Cancer
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.willow.org/wp-content/uploads/Breast_Cancer_In_The_Family.pdf
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Eating well with Canada's food guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15506
Canada. Health Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Ministry of Supply and Services Canada , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  3 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Ministry of Supply and Services Canada
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Nutrition
Popular Work
ISSN
0662444671
Language
English
French
Aramaic
Chinese
Farsi (Persian)
Korean
Punjabi
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
Tamil
Urdu
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
3rd URL links to the translated versions of the guide (multicultural)
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http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/order-commander/eating_well_bien_manger-eng.php
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/order-commander/guide_trans-trad-eng.php
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Understanding lung cancer : a guide for lung cancer patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19565
Cancer Care Ontario. [Toronto, ON]: Cancer Care Ontario , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Cancer Care Ontario
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Cancer Care Ontario
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancercare.on.ca/toolbox/libraries/patientlibrary/
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Multiple myeloma : disease overview

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21262
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Norwalk, CT: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH540 M9611 2012
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Place of Publication
Norwalk, CT
Publisher
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Multiple Myeloma
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH540 M9611 2012
Read Online
http://www.themmrf.org/living-with-multiple-myeloma/additional-resources/
http://www.themmrf.org/assets/living-with-multiple-myeloma/brochure/mmrf_disease_overview.pdf
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Understanding treatment for breast cancer : a guide for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21539
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
76 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc

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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Patient Pamphlet File Available
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Patient's guide to lung cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120289
Lung Cancer Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Lung Cancer Canada , 2017. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 L960p 2017
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Lung Cancer Canada
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Lung Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
89 p. : ill. : 22 cm.
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WF658 L960p 2017
Website Notes
PDF and downloadable, interactive ebooks available at link.
Read Online
https://www.lungcancercanada.ca/Resources/Patient-Guide.aspx
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/LungCancerCanada/media/Documents/Patient-Guide-to-Lung-Cancer-2017.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Un guide pour les patients sur le cancer du poumon

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120476
Cancer Pulmonaire Canada, Lung Cancer Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Lung Cancer Canada , 2017. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 L960f 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Patient's guide to lung cancer
Corporate Author
Cancer Pulmonaire Canada
Lung Cancer Canada
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Lung Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
106 p. : ill. : 22 cm.
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
French
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WF658 L960f 2017
Website Notes
PDF and downloadable, interactive ebooks available at link.
Read Online
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/Resources/Patient-Guide.aspx?lang=fr-CA
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/LungCancerCanada/media/Documents/Un-Guide-Pour-Les-Patients-Sur-Le-Cancer-Du-Poumon-2017.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Patient's guide to lung cancer (Chinese)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120572
Lung Cancer Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Lung Cancer Canada , 2017. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 L960c 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Lung Cancer Canada
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Lung Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
89 p. : ill. : 22 cm.
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WF658 L960c 2017
Website Notes
PDF and downloadable, interactive ebooks available at link.
Read Online
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/Resources/Patient-Guide.aspx?lang=en-CA
http://www.lungcancercanada.ca/LungCancerCanada/media/Documents/Patient-s-Guide-to-Lung-Cancer-Simplified-Chinese.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Patient's guide to thyroid cancer : for those diagnosed with papillary or follicular cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21689
Thyroid Cancer Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Thyroid Cancer Canada , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WK270 P298t 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Thyroid Cancer Canada
Editor
Banach, Rita
McLeod, Jennifer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Thyroid Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
23 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Thyroid Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WK270 P298t 2013
Read Online
http://www.thyroidcancercanada.org
http://www.thyroidcancercanada.org/userfiles/files/Booklet_English_final_with_cover.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Understanding colorectal cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16555
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada. [Ottawa, ON]: Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada , [2007].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 C719u 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
Publication Date
[2007]
Physical Description
16 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WI520 C719u 2007
Read Online
http://archive.colorectalcancercanada.com/IMG/pdf/CCAC_Booklet_Eng_prod_R3.pdf
http://archive.colorectalcancercanada.com/en/advocacy/ccac-materials/

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Progress in the treatment of lung cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20112
Lilenbaum, Rogerlo C, Boerckel, Winfield A, Messner, Carolyn. New York, NY: Cancercare , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Lilenbaum, Rogerlo C
Boerckel, Winfield A
Messner, Carolyn
Corporate Author
Elsevier Oncology
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cancercare
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://media.cancercare.org/publications/original/18-ccc_lc_progress.pdf?1302556075
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Chemotherapy and other drug therapies : a guide for people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20113
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc
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