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Radiation therapy skin reactions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4405
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects - popular works - handouts
Skin - radiation effects - popular works - handouts
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
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Radiation therapy : what to expect

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21033
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
19 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy
Patient Education Handout
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Understanding, acceptance and hope : the radiation therapy experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19290
Radiation Oncology Services. Riverdale, GA: Radiation Oncology Services , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ269 U55 2010
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
Alternate Title
Information matters : educating your patients about the radiation therapy experience
Corporate Author
Radiation Oncology Services
Place of Publication
Riverdale, GA
Publisher
Radiation Oncology Services
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
15 minutes
Subjects
Radiotherapy
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ269 U55 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Meditation to help you with radiation therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19914
Naparstek, Belleruth. Akron, OH: Health Journeys , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N1953 1999
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Introduction; Guided imagery; Music
Author
Naparstek, Belleruth
Place of Publication
Akron, OH
Publisher
Health Journeys
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
32 minutes
Series
Health journeys
Subjects
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Therapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
Introduction
Guided imagery
Music
ISBN
9781881405719
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N1953 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Radiation therapy for head and neck cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18315
French, John, Yu, Mackenzie. [Surrey, BC]: BC Cancer Agency. Fraser Valley Cancer Centre , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WE705 F874 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
French, John
Yu, Mackenzie
Place of Publication
[Surrey, BC]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Fraser Valley Cancer Centre
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
30 minutes
Subjects
Head and Neck Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WE705 F874 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Radiation therapy for the prostate cancer patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19973
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 B862r 2011
Availability
10 copies, 9 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
12 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WJ752 B862r 2011
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.5 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.6 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.7 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Radiation therapy for breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4418
French, John, Yu, Mackenzie. Surrey, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Fraser Valley Cancer Centre | BCCA , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F874 1997
Author
French, John
Yu, Mackenzie
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Fraser Valley Cancer Centre
BCCA
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 30 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
WP870 F874 1997
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Non-malignant brain tumour handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124778
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 N813 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The non-malignant brain tumour handbook is written for a patient's perspective, but is a tool for anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis including loved ones and family members.
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Editor
Sahgal, Arjun
Imran, S. Ali
Pantalone, Monika
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
London, ON
Publisher
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
vii, 52 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Neuroma, Acoustic
Handbooks
Popular Work
Abstract
The non-malignant brain tumour handbook is written for a patient's perspective, but is a tool for anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis including loved ones and family members.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 N813 2016
Website Notes
Copies of the handbook may be ordered online.
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Non-malignant brain tumour handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114280
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 N813 2014
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
The non-malignant brain tumour handbook is written for a patient's perspective, but is a tool for anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis including loved ones and family members.
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Editor
Sahgal, Arjun
Imran, S. Ali
Pantalone, Monika
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
London, ON
Publisher
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
vii, 52 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Neuroma, Acoustic
Handbooks
Popular Work
Abstract
The non-malignant brain tumour handbook is written for a patient's perspective, but is a tool for anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis including loved ones and family members.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 N813 2014
Website Notes
Copies of the handbook may be ordered online.
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG 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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Chemotherapy and radiation therapy survival guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3960
McKay, Judith, Hirano, Nancee. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1998. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M153c 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy survival guide : information, suggestions and support to help you get through treatment
Author
McKay, Judith
Hirano, Nancee
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
x, 226 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
1572240709
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M153c 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Brain tumour caregiver handbook : a guide to what it means to be a caregiver, what to expect, and how to manage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122222
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B814 2019
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Place of Publication
London, ON
Publisher
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
v, 41 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Caregivers
Self Care
Handbooks
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL358 B814 2019
Website Notes
Copies of the handbook may be ordered online.
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Marijuana medical handbook : a guide to therapeutic use

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13363
Rosenthal, Ed, Mikuriya, Tod H, Gieringer, Dale. Oakland, Ca.: Quick American Archives , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV766 R815 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Rosenthal, Ed
Mikuriya, Tod H
Gieringer, Dale
Place of Publication
Oakland, Ca.
Publisher
Quick American Archives
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xv, 270 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Cannabis - therapeutic use
Plants, Medicinal - handbooks
ISBN
0932551165
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QV766 R815 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Missing Available
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Radiation Therapy Department introduction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog275
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Radiotherapy - popular works - handouts
Hospital Departments - popular works - handouts
BC Cancer Agency - popular works - handouts
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
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Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical resource for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20139
Ladas, Elena, Kelly, Kara M. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L153 2012
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Table of contents:; The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition …
  1 read online  
Author
Ladas, Elena
Kelly, Kara M
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies - methods
Integrative Medicine - methods
Handbooks
Abstract
Table of contents:
The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition -- Reflexology -- Supplements (Nutrition, Herbal) -- Visual Imagery -- Yoga -- Cancer Associated Side Effects -- Anxiety & Stress -- Chemo Brain -- Constipation -- Depression -- Diarrhea -- Dry Mouth -- Fatigue -- Headache -- Hot Flashes -- Immune Suppression -- Insomnia -- Loss of Appetite -- Loss of Libido -- Lymphedema -- Mouth Sores -- Nausea & Vomiting -- Pain -- Peripheral Neuropathy -- Radiation Burns -- Shortness of Breath -- Urinary Retention and Incontinence -- Appendices -- Appendix A Acupressure Point Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix B Anatomical Muscle Reference Model -- Appendix C Reflexology Foot and Hand Reference Charts -- Appendix D Yoga Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix E Glycemic Index -- Appendix F High Fiber Food Sources -- Appendix G Managing Food Portions -- Appendix H References -- Appendix I Resources -- Appendix J Metric Conversion Table.
Notes
Previously catalogued with title, Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical guide for managing the side effects of cancer therapy
ISBN
9789814313230
9789814313247
9789814383967
9814313238
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 L153 2012
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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Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Thursday, April 25, 2024
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BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects - popular works - handouts
Head - radiation effects - popular works - handouts
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
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Don't blame the lettuce

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113458
Heavey, Cj. [Victoria, BC?]: First Choice Books , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL354 H442 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Don't blame the lettuce : life with brain injury : stories written by individuals living with one
Author
Heavey, Cj
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
First Choice Books
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
54 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Brain Injuries - rehabilitation
Brain injuries - psychology
Survivors
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781770842267
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL354 H442 2012

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Meditation to help you with fatigue : guided imagery to help relieve tiredness from chemotherapy and radiation therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19917
Naparstek, Belleruth. Akron, OH: Health Journeys , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N196m 1998
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Introduction; Guided imagery; Music
Author
Naparstek, Belleruth
Place of Publication
Akron, OH
Publisher
Health Journeys
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
40 minutes
Series
Health journeys
Subjects
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Therapy
Mental Healing
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Fatigue
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Introduction
Guided imagery
Music
ISBN
9781881405788
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N196m 1998

Copies

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 KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Over my head : a doctor's own story of head injury from the inside looking out

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16094
Osborn, Claudia L. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL354 O83 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Osborn, Claudia L
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xii, 239 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Brain Injuries - rehabilitation
Personal Narratives
Biography
ISBN
0836254198
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL354 O83 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Saying goodbye with love : the tool kit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3806
Simpson, Sheila. Surrey, BC: Sea Breeze Press , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S613s 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Simpson, Sheila
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
Sea Breeze Press
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Death - popular works - handbooks
Grief - popular works - handbooks
Funeral Rites - handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 S613s 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Botanical pharmacy : the pharmacology of 47 common herbs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3038
Boon, Heather, Smith, Michael. Kingston, Ont.: Quarry Press Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV766 B724b 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Boon, Heather
Smith, Michael
Corporate Author
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Place of Publication
Kingston, Ont.
Publisher
Quarry Press Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Medicine, Herbal - handbooks
Plants, Medicinal - handbooks
ISBN
1550822527
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV766 B724b 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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