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Long life prescription : fast and easy ways to stay energized and healthy at every age

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120236
Harrar, Sari, Gordon, Debra. [Montreal, PQ]: Reader's Digest Association (Canada) ULC , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB120 H296 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Harrar, Sari
Gordon, Debra
Place of Publication
[Montreal, PQ]
Publisher
Reader's Digest Association (Canada) ULC
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
400 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Health
Physical Fitness
Exercise
Longevity
Self Care
Attitude to Health
Health Education
Popular Work
ISBN
9781554750498
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB120 H296 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Outdoor activities for families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19188
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency Prevention Programs (BCCA) , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  

Listen to the whispers kit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17623
National Ovarian Cancer Association. [Toronto, ON]: National Ovarian Cancer Association , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP322 N277 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Kit includes the following titles:; Listen to the whispers : an education program to turn up the volume on ovarian cancer (Book); Listen to the whispers (DVD video); Listen to the whispers (CD PowerPoint); Listen to the whispers : an education program to turn up the volume on ovarian cancer (Pamphl…
Corporate Author
National Ovarian Cancer Association
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
National Ovarian Cancer Association
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms
Women's Health
Health Education
Popular Work
Abstract
Kit includes the following titles:
Listen to the whispers : an education program to turn up the volume on ovarian cancer (Book)
Listen to the whispers (DVD video)
Listen to the whispers (CD PowerPoint)
Listen to the whispers : an education program to turn up the volume on ovarian cancer (Pamphlet)
Survivors teaching students (Pamphlet)
Think ovarian! : facts abour ovarian cancer in Canada (Pamphlet)
Think ovarian! : about CA-125 : facts about ovarian cancer in Canada (Pamphlet)
Think ovarian! : for women 50 and older : facts about ovarian cancer in Canada (pamphlet)
Think ovarian! : for Jewish women : facts about ovarian cancer in Canada (Pamphlet)
Think ovarian! : for lesbians : facts about ovarian cancer in Canada (Pamphlet)
Listen to the whispers : did you know? (Handout)
Listen to the whispers evaluation (2 copies Handout)
Think ovarian! : facts for health professionals (Handout)
Materials order form
OCC donation form
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
CD
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP322 N277 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Know your chances : understanding health statistics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20841
Woloshin, Steven, Schwartz, Lisa M, Welch, H. Gilbert. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 W866 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Woloshin, Steven
Schwartz, Lisa M
Welch, H. Gilbert
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
University of California Press
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
142 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Health Status Indicators
Risk Assessment
Biometry
Statistics as Topic
Public Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9780520252226
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 W866 2008

Copies

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How healthy are you? Self-assessment quiz

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18450
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  

Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18004
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…
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
2008
Physical Description
10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Health Personnel
First Nations
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Delivery of Health Care
Professional-Patient Relations
Ethnic Groups
Community Health Aides
Health Services Accessibility
Social Support
Patient Advocacy
British Columbia
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes:
Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007)
Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten)
Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris)
Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009
DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009)
Looking for and finding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer treatments
Stories from aboriginal women
Talking to our family?
Recovery and lifestyle
What is palliative care?
Appendixes
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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Patients' companion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16467
Chow, Wai Ping Cheung. [Vancouver, BC?]: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society) , 2008. new rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W84 P298 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Chow, Wai Ping Cheung
Edition
new rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society)
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
134 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Terminology
Vocabulary
Health Care
Translating
Popular Work
ISBN
9781896148496
Language
Chinese
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W84 P298 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Anatomy of hope : how people prevail in the face of illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11086
Groopman, Jerome E. New York, NY: Random House , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 G876 2004
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician…
Author
Groopman, Jerome E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xvii, 248 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Hope
Attitude to Health
Physician-Patient Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician in fostering or at least not extinguishing hope.
ISBN
0375506381
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 G876 2004

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
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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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Journey through cancer : healing and transforming the whole person

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15136
Geffen, Jeremy R. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 2006. newly rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 G299j 2006
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Geffen, Jeremy R
Edition
newly rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xviii, 330 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Complementary Therapies
Holistic Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9780307341815
030734181X
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
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 G299j 2006

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL 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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Surgery sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18914
Detroit. MI: Omnigraphics , 2008. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WO39 S9597 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and min…
Editor
Sutton, Amy L
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit. MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xx, 673 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Consumer Health Information
Popular Work
Abstract
Surgery sourcebook : basic consumer health information about common inpatient and outpatient surgeries, including critical care and trauma, gastrointestinal, gynecologic and obstetric, cardiac and vascular, neurologic, ophthalmologic, orthopedic, reconstructive and cosmetic, and other major and minor surgeries along with information about anesthesia and pain relief options, risks and complications, postoperative recovery concerns, and innovative surgical techniques and tools, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of additional resources
ISBN
9780780810044
078081004X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WO39 S9597 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cleveland Clinic guide to menopause

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113455
Thacker, Holly L. New York, NY: Kaplan Publishing , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP580 T363 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Cleveland Clinic guide to menopause : everything you need to know to thrive during menopause, from a renowned women's health expert
Author
Thacker, Holly L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Kaplan Publishing
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xv, 286 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Menopause
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Women's Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9781427799708
1427799709
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP580 T363 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada : our lives have been changed by a brain tumour

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18893
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Homespun Productions. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B815b 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This is about the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada's activities and services.; Introduction; Statistics; Founders; Research; Services; Volunteers; Information day; Spring sprint; Survivor; Donor; Thank you
Corporate Author
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Homespun Productions
Place of Publication
London, ON
Publisher
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Voluntary Health Agencies
Child
Adult
Popular Work
Abstract
This is about the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada's activities and services.
Introduction
Statistics
Founders
Research
Services
Volunteers
Information day
Spring sprint
Survivor
Donor
Thank you
Language
English
French
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL358 B815b 2009

Copies

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Women's cancers : how to prevent them, how to treat them, how to beat them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13917
McGinn, Kerry Anne, Haylock, Pamela J. Alameda, Ca.: Hunter House Inc., Publishers , 2003. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 M145w 2003
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
McGinn, Kerry Anne
Haylock, Pamela J
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Alameda, Ca.
Publisher
Hunter House Inc., Publishers
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Neoplasms - female
Women's Health
Popular Work
ISBN
0897933877
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP145 M145w 2003

Copies

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
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Antidepressant skills workbook (ASW)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21519
Bilsker, Dan, Paterson, Randy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Simon Fraser University | BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS) , 2005. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Self-care depression program : antidepressant skills workbook
Author
Bilsker, Dan
Paterson, Randy
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Simon Fraser University
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS)
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Mental Health
Depression - prevention & control
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
Self Care
Problem Solving
Occupational Health Services
Affective Symptoms
Emotions
Adaptation, Psychological
Behavior Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
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When a parent is sick : helping parents explain serious illness to children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11061
Hamilton, Joan. Lawrencetown Beach, N.S.: Pottersfield Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H218 2001
Availability
20 copies, 20 available
Author
Hamilton, Joan
Place of Publication
Lawrencetown Beach, N.S.
Publisher
Pottersfield Press
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
128 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Attitude to Health
Death
Sick Role
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0000937, F0001060, F0002429)
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002413, F0002414, F0002415)
ISBN
9781895900910
9781895900408
1895900409
1895900913
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H218 2001

Copies

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 PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN 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
c.4 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
c.5 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
c.6 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.12 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency PG 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.3 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Coming out of cancer : writings from the lesbian cancer epidemic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1060
Brownworth, Victoria A. Seattle, WA: Seal Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C733 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Brownworth, Victoria A
Place of Publication
Seattle, WA
Publisher
Seal Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Neoplasms - psychology
Women's Health
Autobiography
Popular Work
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
ISBN
1550050441
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C733 2000

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer in older adults : oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15884
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C212a 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Aged
Geriatrics
Health Services for the Aged
Caregivers
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 C212a 2006
Website Notes
URL links to the 2012 edition.
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Meditation as medicine : activate the power of your natural healing force

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20551
Khalsa, Dharma Singh, Stauth, Cameron. New York, NY: Fireside , 2002. 1st Fireside ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB880 K45 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Khalsa, Dharma Singh
Stauth, Cameron
Edition
1st Fireside ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Fireside
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xix, 298 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Holistic Health
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Yoga
Popular Work
ISBN
0743400658 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB880 K45 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer in the workplace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16233
Rogers Media Inc., Healthcare and Financial Services Group. [Toronto, ON]: Rogers Media , 2007?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215r 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
Rogers Media Inc.
Healthcare and Financial Services Group
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Rogers Media
Publication Date
2007?
Physical Description
31 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Occupational Health Services
Neoplasms - economics
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Social Support
Employment
Workplace
Personnel Management
Life Change Events
Insurance Benefits
Insurance, Disability
Insurance, Health
Survivors
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C215r 2007

Copies

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Exercise for all : making it work for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21196
Tang, Swee May. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2006?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Author
Tang, Swee May
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Harborview Medical Center
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2006?
Physical Description
22 cm.
Subjects
Health Promotion
Emigrants and Immigrants
Exercise
Physical Fitness
Asian Americans
Popular Work
Language
Chinese-Simplified
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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