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Cancer in the family : take control of your genetic inheritance

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114763
Ross, Theodora. New York, NY: Avery , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ210 R826 2016
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Ross, Theodora
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xv, 286 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genes, BRCA1
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781101982839
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ210 R826 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Daughter of family G : a memoir of cancer genes, love and fate

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123800
McKay, Ami. Toronto, ON: Alfred A. Knopf Canada , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ210 M478 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
McKay, Ami
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Canada
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xvii, 299 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Lynch Syndrome II
Genetic Testing
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780345809469
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ210 M478 2019

Copies

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Waiting for cancer to come : women's experiences with genetic testing and medical decision making for breast and ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120171
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, MI
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Publication Date
2014
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Genetic Testing
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Decision Making
Women's Health
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780472052196
9780472120352
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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Confronting hereditary breast and ovarian cancer : identify your risk, understand your options, change your destiny

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20413
Friedman, Sue, Sutphen, Rebecca, Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F911 2012
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Author
Friedman, Sue
Sutphen, Rebecca
Steligo, Kathy
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xix, 261 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781421404080
1421404087
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F911 2012

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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 ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Understanding BRCA : living with the breast cancer gene

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120470
Foster, Clarissa. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F754 2017
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Foster, Clarissa
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hammersmith Health Books
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xviii, 325 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Genetic Carrier Screening
Risk Factors
Risk Reduction Behavior
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781781611203
1781611203
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F754 2017
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 ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
  1 read online  

Positive results : making the best decisions when you're at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19567
Morris, Joi L, Gordon, Ora K. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M875 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Morris, Joi L
Gordon, Ora K
Place of Publication
Amherst, NY
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
395 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, BRCA2
Risk Factors
Genetic Testing
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591027768
1591027764
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M875 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Previvors : facing the breast cancer gene and making life-changing decisions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19836
Port, Dina Roth. New York, NY: Avery , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 P839 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Port, Dina Roth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 267 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Mastectomy
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Genetic Testing
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9781583334058
158333405X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 P839 2010

Copies

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 VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Reduce your cancer risk : twelve steps to a healthier life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19767
Boughton, Barbara, Stefanek, Michael. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B758 2010
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
Twelve steps to a healthier life : reduce your cancer risk : the most up-to-date information on personal risk assessment, life style changes, preventive health strategies, genetic counseling, preventive anti-cancer medications, latest cutting-edge research
Author
Boughton, Barbara
Stefanek, Michael
Editor
Gansler, Ted
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxviii, 256 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Risk Assessment
Life Change Events
Genetic Counseling
Popular Work
ISBN
9781932603927
1932603921
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
QZ200 B758 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 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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Role of inflammation in cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20434
Krystal, Gerald. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2012 v.310
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
BCCA Research Seminar Series
Author
Krystal, Gerald
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 310
Subjects
Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Dietary Proteins
Nutrition Processes
Inflammation - prevention & control
Neoplasms - immunology
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Glucose
Mice
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2012 v.310

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Role of diet on chronic inflammation and cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21330
Krystal, Gerald. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2013 v.339
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
BCCA Research Seminar Series
Author
Krystal, Gerald
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 339
Subjects
Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Dietary Proteins
Chronic Disease
Nutrition Processes
Inflammation - prevention & control
Neoplasms - immunology
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Biological Assay
Glucose
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2013 v.339

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
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World cancer report 2014

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21520
Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 W927k 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Chapter 6.1 includes National cancer control programs by Simon B. Sutcliffe and Cancer control in Canada: challenges and strategies in a high-income country.
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Editor
Stewart, Bernard W
Wild, Christopher P
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xiv, 630 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms by Site
World Health
Statistics
Abstract
Chapter 6.1 includes National cancer control programs by Simon B. Sutcliffe and Cancer control in Canada: challenges and strategies in a high-income country.
ISBN
9789283204299
9283204298
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 W927k 2014
Website Notes
Table of contents and ordering information.
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International Agency for Research on Cancer : biennial report 2010-2011

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20496
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2010.
Audience
Professional
  3 read online  
Alternate Title
IARC biennial report 2010-2011
Biennial report 2010-2011
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Research
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health
ISBN
9789283204275
ISSN
0250-8613
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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International Agency for Research on Cancer : biennial report 2012-2013

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21541
International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2013.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
IARC biennial report 2012-2013
Biennial report 2012-2013
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health Organization
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Research
International Agency for Research on Cancer
World Health
ISBN
978928320430-5
ISSN
0250-8613
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Launching new screening tests : what have we learned?

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21042
Bryant, Heather. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2013 v.328
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Screening : can old wisdom inform implementation of new screening tests?
Monday noon seminar series
BCCA Research Seminar Series
Author
Bryant, Heather
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 328
Subjects
Mass Screening - organization & administration
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Early Detection of Cancer
Health Plan Implementation
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2013 v.328

Copies

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Schottenfeld and Fraumeni : cancer epidemiology and prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120386
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2018. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C219s 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Cancer epidemiology and prevention
Editor
Thun, Michael J.
Linet, Martha S.
Cerhan, James R.
Haiman, Christopher A.
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xix, 1308 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - etiology
Notes
Preceded by Cancer epidemiology and prevention / edited by David Schottenfeld, Joseph F. Fraumeni Jr., 3rd ed. 2006
ISBN
9780190238667
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C219s 2018

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Cancer : the big challenge

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21372
Cavalli, Franco. La Habana, Cuba: Editorial Ciencias Medicas , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C377 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Cancer el gran desafio
Author
Cavalli, Franco
Place of Publication
La Habana, Cuba
Publisher
Editorial Ciencias Medicas
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
157 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Complementary Therapies
Palliative Care
ISBN
9789592128095
Language
Spanish
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C377 2012

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Anticancer living : transform your life and health with the mix of six

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121700
Cohen, Lorenzo, Jefferies, Alison. New York, NY: Penguin Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C678 2019
Availability
6 copies, 4 available
Author
Cohen, Lorenzo
Jefferies, Alison
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xvi, 416 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Healthy Lifestyle
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780735220430
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 C678 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Wednesday, June 12, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Monday, May 6, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC 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.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer sourcebook for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120547
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, ca…
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Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2016
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms
Genital Neoplasms, Female - therapy
Women's Health
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, cancer risk factors, screening and prevention programs, women's issues in cancer treatment and survivorship, research initiatives, a glossary of cancer terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information
Table of contents:
Part I Cancer Overview -- Part II Cancer Risks and Prevention -- Part III Breast Cancer -- Part IV Gynecological Cancer -- Part V Other Cancers of Special Concern to Women -- Part VI Diagnosing and Treating Cancer -- Part VII Coping with the Side Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatments -- Part VIII Clinical Trials and Cancer Research -- Part IX Additional Help and Information.
ISBN
9780780813793
9780780814035
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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Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2019. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Editor
Jemal, Ahmedin
Torre, Lindsey
Soerjomataram, Isabelle
Bray, Freddie
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Global Burden of Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Risk Factors
Atlases
ISBN
9781604432657
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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