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Bald is better with earrings : a survivor's guide to getting through breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120224
Hutton, Andrea. New York, NY: Harper Wave , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H984 2015
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Hutton, Andrea
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper Wave
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiv, 205 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780062375650
0062375652
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H984 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Woman to woman : breast cancer and reconstruction options : a discussion for any woman diagnosed with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18456
Bosom Buddies, Inc. Chicago, Il.: Bosom Buddies, Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W871 1998
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Bosom Buddies, Inc.
Place of Publication
Chicago, Il.
Publisher
Bosom Buddies, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
42 minutes
Booklet
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
0966855604
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 W871 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Spinning straw into gold : your emotional recovery from breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3049
Kaye, Ronnie. [Toronto, ON]: Simon & Schuster Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K23 1991
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Looks at emotional responses to breast cancer treatments, reconstruction, body image and sexuality, and life after treatment. Includes exercises in relaxation, imagery, and inner child work.
Author
Kaye, Ronnie
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
218 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mastectomy - psychology
Mammaplasty
Popular Work
Abstract
Looks at emotional responses to breast cancer treatments, reconstruction, body image and sexuality, and life after treatment. Includes exercises in relaxation, imagery, and inner child work.
ISBN
9780671701642
0671701649
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 K23 1991

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122210
Anstett, Patricia. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whet…
Author
Anstett, Patricia
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
ix, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Mastectomy, Segmental
Mastectomy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whether she has reconstruction or not. - Introduction, page ix
ISBN
9780810895690
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Living well beyond breast cancer : a survivor's guide for when treatment ends and the rest of your life begins

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18363
Weiss, Marisa C, Weiss, Ellen. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 2010. fully updated 2nd. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W431 2010
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Author
Weiss, Marisa C
Weiss, Ellen
Edition
fully updated 2nd. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 511 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Adaptation, Psychological
Women's Health
Survivors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780307460226
03037460223
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
WP870 W431 2010

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.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast stories : cancer survivors speak out

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21537
Carpenter, Phil. Markham, ON: Fitzhenry & Whiteside , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C296 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Breast cancer survivors who chose to undergo mastectomy talk about issues of beauty, identity, and femininity in this collection of portraits and frank personal essays
Author
Carpenter, Phil
Place of Publication
Markham, ON
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
109 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mammaplasty
Mastectomy
Portraits
Family Relations
Survivors - psychology
Pictorial Works
Photographs
Body Image
Personal Narratives
Canada
Abstract
Breast cancer survivors who chose to undergo mastectomy talk about issues of beauty, identity, and femininity in this collection of portraits and frank personal essays
ISBN
9781554552726
1554552729
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 C296 2012

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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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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Nurse's guide to caring for cancer survivors : breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19544
Urquhart, Laura M. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 U79n 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction to survivorship; Overview of cancer diagnosis and treatment modalities : breast cancer; Follow up and surveillance : screening, testing, and assessment; Interventions for side effects of cancer and its treatment; Pharmacologic agents as adjuvant therapies; Wellness and healthy behavior…
Author
Urquhart, Laura M
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
ix, 221 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Series
Jones and Bartlett survivorship series
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - nursing
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Nurse-Patient Relations
Abstract
Introduction to survivorship
Overview of cancer diagnosis and treatment modalities : breast cancer
Follow up and surveillance : screening, testing, and assessment
Interventions for side effects of cancer and its treatment
Pharmacologic agents as adjuvant therapies
Wellness and healthy behaviors
Communication and interpersonal relationships
Spiritual growth and survivorship
Coordination of care
ISBN
9780763772581
0763772585
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WY156 U79n 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Woman redefined : dignity, beauty, and breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119958
Hunter, Kristina, Kenneth, ML. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H945 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Hunter, Kristina
Kenneth, ML
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 volume unpaged, : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image - psychology
Mastectomy
Mastectomy - rehabilitation
Beauty
Photographs
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781772600056
1772600059
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H945 2016

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer companion guide : information kit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21326
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon, BC Cancer Agency, Victoria Breast Health Centre, Canadian Cancer Society. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Breast cancer companion guide : information kit (2012)
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
BC Cancer Agency
Victoria Breast Health Centre
Canadian Cancer Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Patient Pamphlet File Available
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Breast cancer companion guide : information kit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20771
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B829a 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
WP870 B829a 2012
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Breast cancer survival manual : a step-by-step guide for the woman with newly diagnosed breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120282
Link, John, Ein-Gal, Shlomit, Link, Nancy. New York, NY: St. Martin's Griffin , 2017. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L756 2017
Availability
7 copies, 6 available
Author
Link, John
Ein-Gal, Shlomit
Link, Nancy
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xi, 210 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781250144522
1250144523
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L756 2017

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Thursday, March 21, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast cancer survival manual : a step-by-step guide for the woman with newly diagnosed breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20753
Link, John, Waisman, James, Link, Nancy. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company , 2012. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L756 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Link, John
Waisman, James
Link, Nancy
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xii, 208 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780805094459
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L756 2012

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Hope is contagious : the breast cancer treatment survival handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8533
Porter, Margit Esser. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P868 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Porter, Margit Esser
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
188 p. ; 16cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780684842189
0684842181
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 P868 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Husband's guide to breast cancer : a complete and concise plan for every stage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120170
Outcalt, Todd. Indianapolis: Blue River Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Outcalt, Todd
Place of Publication
Indianapolis
Publisher
Blue River Press
Publication Date
2013
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Family Relations
Caregivers - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9781935628323
9781935628811
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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Between us : a first-aid kit for your heart and soul (breast cancer)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog26
Katze, Mary Rosanne, Murthy, Karla. Anchorage, AK: Affinityfilms, Inc. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K19 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Katze, Mary Rosanne
Murthy, Karla
Place of Publication
Anchorage, AK
Publisher
Affinityfilms, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
colour ; 52 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 K19 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Stand by her : a breast cancer guide for men

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18375
Anderson, John W. New York, NY: AMACOM , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A547 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Anderson, John W
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
AMACOM
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 257 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses
Men
Caregivers
Social Support
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9780814413913
0814413919
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A547 2010

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 VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Attitudes, perceptions and practices of oncologists and naturopathic physicians regarding the role of diet in breast cancer prevention and treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16598
Novak, Kerri L. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 1999 N935
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Novak, Kerri L
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
ix, 215 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Diet Therapy
Holistic Health
Consumer Health Information
Nutrition Therapy
Naturopathy
Women
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
LE3 1999 N935

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Art, rage, us : art and writing by women with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15706
Eikenberry, Jill, Williams, Terry Tempest. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A784 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Eikenberry, Jill
Williams, Terry Tempest
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
175 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Patients - psychology
Women - psychology
Writing
Art Therapy
Breast Neoplasms - pictorial works
Breast Neoplasms - anecdotes
Breast Neoplasms - poetry
Popular Work
ISBN
0811821307
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A784 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Kids' guide to mommy's breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20638
Stowe, Karyn, Thompson, Jason, Gordaneer, Chris. Boomington, IN: AuthorHouse , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S892 2011
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
Author
Stowe, Karyn
Thompson, Jason
Gordaneer, Chris
Place of Publication
Boomington, IN
Publisher
AuthorHouse
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001959)
ISBN
9781463447168
1463447167
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
QZ201 C5 S892 2011

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.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN 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.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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