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Advanced breast cancer : a guide to living with metastatic disease

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4839
Mayer, Musa. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. , 1998. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M468a 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Mayer, Musa
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sebastopol, CA
Publisher
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xxix, 503 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
ISBN
9781565925229
156592522X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M468a 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Holding tight, letting go : living with metastatic breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog424
Mayer, Musa. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M468 1997
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
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Author
Mayer, Musa
Place of Publication
Sebastopol, CA
Publisher
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xxix, 478 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
ISBN
1565922549
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M468 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 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.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Moving beyond breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15202
U.S. National Cancer Institute. Los Angeles, CA: UCLA School of Public Health | U.S. National Cancer Institute , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M935 1999
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
UCLA School of Public Health
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
23 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Survivors - psychology - popular works
Social Support
Women
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M935 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Living on the margins : women writers on breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15976
New York, NY: Persea Books , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L786r 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Raz, Hilda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Persea Books
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
xvii, 285 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Women - popular works
Social Support - popular works
Poetry
Anecdotes
ISBN
9780892552702
0892552700
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L786r 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr 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
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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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Handle with care? : living with metastatic cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18378
Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre. Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit. [Toronto, ON]: Tomboy Productions Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H235 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Handle with care? : do you know
Corporate Author
Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre. Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Tomboy Productions Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
26 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 H235 1999

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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At the water's edge : when cancer comes back

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18454
Sass, Jennifer. Edmonton, AB: Alberta Cancer Board/Breast Cancer Infolink , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S252 1998
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Sass, Jennifer
Corporate Author
Breast Cancer Infolink, Prairies/NWT
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Alberta Cancer Board/Breast Cancer Infolink
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
23 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 S252 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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When cancer recurs : meeting the challenge again

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1198
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 1991?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C212w 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Adapted from a publication by US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, USA 20205.; May 31, 2007 - As per "Canadian Cancer Society BC & Yukon" there is no current edition of this publication (15-3…
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Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
1991?
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology - popular works - pamphlets
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - psychology - popular works - pamphlets
Abstract
Adapted from a publication by US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, USA 20205.
May 31, 2007 - As per "Canadian Cancer Society BC & Yukon" there is no current edition of this publication (15-311872).
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 C212w 1991

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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With my boots on

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18423
McDonald, Sheona. North Vancouver, B.C.: Waterfall Productions Capilano College , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W822 1995
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
McDonald, Sheona
Place of Publication
North Vancouver, B.C.
Publisher
Waterfall Productions Capilano College
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
colour ; 14 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasm Metastasis
MacPhee, Rosalind
Biography
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 W822 1995

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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When life becomes precious : a guide for loved ones and friends of cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1680
Babcock, Elise NeeDell. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B112 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Babcock, Elise NeeDell
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0553378694
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B112 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Spouse to spouse : what it's like when your partner has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16480
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 mi…
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Author
Nessim, Susan
Corporate Author
Cancervive
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
17 minutes
Subjects
Spouses
Social Support
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Husbands and wives of people with cancer discuss their deepest emotions, sharing their fears and hopes as both partner and caregiver. The spouses, from varied backgrounds and at different stages in their lives, speak to how the illness tests the strength and endurance of their marriage. This 17 minute documentary will help spouses of people with cancer articulate difficult feelings and encourage greater communication between partners.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 S765 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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When a parent has cancer : a guide to caring for your children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4394
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xx, 198 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0060187093
9780060187095
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr 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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My mother's breast : daughters face their mothers' cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog257
Tarkan, Laurie. Dallas, Tx.: Taylor Publishing Company , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 T87 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Compiles personal accounts from daughters of mothers who have had breast cancer. The daughters share their feelings of anxiety, loss, fear, courage, inspiration, compassion and joy.
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Author
Tarkan, Laurie
Place of Publication
Dallas, Tx.
Publisher
Taylor Publishing Company
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works
Parent-Child Relations - popular works
Abstract
Compiles personal accounts from daughters of mothers who have had breast cancer. The daughters share their feelings of anxiety, loss, fear, courage, inspiration, compassion and joy.
ISBN
878332278
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 T87 1999

Copies

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
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Guide for cancer supporters : step by step ways to help a relative or friend fight cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7885
Bloch, Annette, Bloch, Richard. Kansas City, MO: R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B651g 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Provides information on cancer and its treatments as well as ways to support the patient.
More Information
Author
Bloch, Annette
Bloch, Richard
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides information on cancer and its treatments as well as ways to support the patient.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B651g 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Caregivers' journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2567
Bar-David, Geila. [Toronto, ON]: Caregiver Support Project , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B245 1997
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
See also: v.1 Video series workbook for individual viewers. v.2: Video series workbook for facilitators; Each of the five videos consists of relaxation exercises, reflection exercises, and information about a special topic. The topics covered include the common experiences in becoming a caregiver; …
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Alternate Title
v.1: The Journey begins - 29 minutes.
v.2: The Toll - 28 minutes.
v.3: Surviving - 29 minutes.
v.4: Healing - 28 minutes.
v.5: Quiet triumphs - 29 minutes.
Author
Bar-David, Geila
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Caregiver Support Project
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 143 minutes
Workbook
Subjects
Caregivers - videocassettes
Social Support - videocassettes
Psychotherapy, Group - videocassettes
Family - education - videocassettes
Abstract
See also: v.1 Video series workbook for individual viewers. v.2: Video series workbook for facilitators
Each of the five videos consists of relaxation exercises, reflection exercises, and information about a special topic. The topics covered include the common experiences in becoming a caregiver; the challenges and costs of caregiving; coping with the strain; healing; and the benefits of caregiving.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WM172 B245 1997

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c.1 v.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.1 workbook for facilitator BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.1 workbook individual viewers BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.4 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.5 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Not alone : couples share candidly about prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18167
Krahn, Leona. Winnipeg, MB: Krahn Communications , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 K89 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Krahn, Leona
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Krahn Communications
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
44 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WJ752 K89 1999

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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My mom has breast cancer : a guide for families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3445
Kidscope, Inc. Atlanta, Ga.: Kidscope , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K46 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
For parents and children about coping with a mother's breast cancer diagnosis. Structured as interviews with six breast cancer survivors and their young children.
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Author
Kidscope, Inc.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, Ga.
Publisher
Kidscope
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 33 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works - videocassettes
Parent-Child Relations - popular works - videocassettes
Abstract
For parents and children about coping with a mother's breast cancer diagnosis. Structured as interviews with six breast cancer survivors and their young children.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 K46 1996

Copies

c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 stories of courage and inspiration from those who have survived cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog436
Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C533 1996
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories of courage and inspiration
Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories about those who have survived cancer
Editor
Canfield, Jack
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, FL
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Survivors
Social Support
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781558744028
1558744029
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C533 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Our family has cancer, too!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10985
Clifford, Christine, Lindstrom, Jack. Duluth, Mn.: University of Minnesota Press , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C638 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home
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Author
Clifford, Christine
Lindstrom, Jack
Place of Publication
Duluth, Mn.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 16 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Family
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0000696, F0002511)
ISBN
0816641862
9780816641864
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C638 1998

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
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When someone you love is depressed : how to help your loved one without losing yourself

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20494
Rosen, Laura Epstein, Amador, Xavier Francisco. New York, NY: Fireside , 1997 | 1996. 1st Fireside ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171.5 R813 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Rosen, Laura Epstein
Amador, Xavier Francisco
Edition
1st Fireside ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Fireside
Publication Date
1997
1996
Physical Description
x, 262 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Depression
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0684834073
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171.5 R813 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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