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Bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants : a guide for patients and their loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124483
Stewart, Susan K. Highland Park, IL: Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet) , 2020. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 S851b 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Author
Stewart, Susan K.
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Highland Park, IL
Publisher
Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT InfoNet)
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xiv, 242 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Patient Education
Popular Work
ISBN
9781733726856
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH380 S851b 2020
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Cancer biology : how science works

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123317
Carlberg, Carsten, Velleuer, Eunike. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Carlberg, Carsten
Velleuer, Eunike
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9783030756987
9783030756994
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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NCCN guidelines for patients : squamous skin cell cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124916
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 N277s 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : squamous skin cell cancer
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
56 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Neoplasms, Squamous Cell
Skin Neoplasms
ISBN
9781954190931
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 N277s 2023
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Overcome the challenges of cancer care : how to avoid the pitfalls on path to healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122857
Rosenberg, Stephen. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
"A friendly, easy-to-read guide for cancer patients and their loved ones when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This book will help patients, loved ones, friends and family recognize the pitfalls of a cancer diagnosis and how to avoid them to get the best care possible during their cancer journey." …
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Author
Rosenberg, Stephen
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Patient Care
Popular Work
Abstract
"A friendly, easy-to-read guide for cancer patients and their loved ones when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This book will help patients, loved ones, friends and family recognize the pitfalls of a cancer diagnosis and how to avoid them to get the best care possible during their cancer journey." -- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781538134221
9781538134238
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humanss. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2020.
Audience
Professional
The IARC Monographs identify environmental factors that are carcinogenic hazards to humans. These include chemicals, complex mixtures, occupational exposures, physical agents, biological agents, and lifestyle factors. National health agencies can use this information as scientific support for their…
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humanss
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2020
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 124
Subjects
Carcinogens
Shift Work Schedule
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Risk Factors
Abstract
The IARC Monographs identify environmental factors that are carcinogenic hazards to humans. These include chemicals, complex mixtures, occupational exposures, physical agents, biological agents, and lifestyle factors. National health agencies can use this information as scientific support for their actions to prevent exposure to potential carcinogens. - Website
ISBN
9789283201915
9789283201625
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Serial
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF format.
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NCCN guidelines for patients : basal skin cell cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124932
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 N277b 2022
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : basal skin cell cancer
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
44 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Carcinoma, Basal Cell
Skin Neoplasms
ISBN
9781954190320
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 N277b 2022
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Yoga for cancer : the A to Z of C : how yoga can reduce the side effects of treatment for cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124997
Fox, Vicky. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Fox, Vicky
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hammersmith Health Books
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Yoga
Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781781612194
9781781612200
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 or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Breast cancer book : a trusted guide for you and your loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123390
Miller. Kenneth D., Camp, Melissa, Steligo, Kathy. Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M55 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Author
Miller. Kenneth D.
Camp, Melissa
Steligo, Kathy
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
John Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 442 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
R2 Library
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781421441917
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 M55 2021
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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How plant flavonoids affect the outcome of hormonal and biological cancer therapies : a handbook for doctors and patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124273
Sak, Katrin. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Sak, Katrin
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Cancer etiology, diagnosis and treatments
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Flavonoids - therapeutic use
Nutrition Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781685076085
9781685076986
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 or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Some nitrobenzenes and other industrial chemicals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122792
International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humanss. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2020.
Audience
Professional
The IARC Monographs identify environmental factors that are carcinogenic hazards to humans. These include chemicals, complex mixtures, occupational exposures, physical agents, biological agents, and lifestyle factors. National health agencies can use this information as scientific support for their…
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humanss
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2020
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 123
Subjects
Carcinogens
Nitrobenzenes - adverse effects
Chlorophenols - adverse effects
Phenylenediamines - adverse effects
Acetamides - adverse effects
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Risk Factors
Abstract
The IARC Monographs identify environmental factors that are carcinogenic hazards to humans. These include chemicals, complex mixtures, occupational exposures, physical agents, biological agents, and lifestyle factors. National health agencies can use this information as scientific support for their actions to prevent exposure to potential carcinogens. - Website
ISBN
9789283201908
9789283201618
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Serial
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF format.
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NCCN guidelines for patients : small cell lung cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125006
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 N277s 2022
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : small cell lung cancer
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
56 p. : ill ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781954190665
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WF658 N277s 2022
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NCCN guidelines for patients : anemia and neutropenia - low red and white blood cell counts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124880
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH155 N277a 2021
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : anemia and neutropenia - low red and white blood cell counts
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
62 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Neoplasms - complications
Anemia
Neutropenia
Blood Cell Count
ISBN
9781954190160
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH155 N277a 2021
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NCCN guidelines for patients : non small cell lung cancer - early and locally advanced

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124907
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : non small cell lung cancer - early and locally advanced
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2023
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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NCCN guidelines for patients : peripheral T-cell lymphoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125009
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH525 N277t 2022
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : peripheral T-cell lymphoma
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
38p. : ill ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH525 N277t 2022
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NCCN guidelines for patients : diffuse large B-cell lymphomas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124892
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH525 N277d 2022
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : diffuse large B-cell lymphomas
NCCN guidelines for patients : B cell lymphomas - diffuse large B-cell lymphomas
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
94 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Leukemia, Lymphoid
ISBN
9781954190689
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH525 N277d 2022
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NCCN guidelines for patients : immunotherapy side effects: CAR T-cell therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124898
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 N277c 2022
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : immunotherapy side effects: CAR T-cell therapy
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Immunotherapy, Adoptive - adverse effects
Immunotherapy - adverse effects
ISBN
9781954190627
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 N277c 2022
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Understanding non-Hodgkin lymphoma : a guide for patients, survivors and loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18657
Lymphoma Research Foundation. New York, NY: Lymphoma Research Foundation , 2020. 8th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Lymphoma Research Foundation
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Lymphoma Research Foundation
Publication Date
2020
Subjects
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Survivors
Family Relations
Popular Work
Notes
Fall 2020
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Guides and fact sheets may be viewed and downloaded from the education resources webpage.
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Cancer survivorship sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123003
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2020. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Provides consumer health information about living with cancer after diagnosis, making cancer care decisions, coping with complications of treatment, and maintaining wellness after treatment. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
  1 read online  
Editor
Williams, Angela L.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Health reference series
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Cancer Survivors
Quality of Life
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides consumer health information about living with cancer after diagnosis, making cancer care decisions, coping with complications of treatment, and maintaining wellness after treatment. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.
ISBN
9780780817845
9780780817852
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 or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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NCCN guidelines for patients : uterine cancer - endometrial cancer - uterine sarcoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125004
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2024.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP458 NN277u 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : uterine cancer - endometrial cancer - uterine sarcoma
NCCN guidelines for patients : uterine cancer
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2024
Physical Description
76 p. :ill ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Uterine Neoplasms
Endometrial Neoplasms
Sarcoma
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781954190870
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP458 NN277u 2023
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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2021. 9th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a he…
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Alternate Title
Cancer sourcebook
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
9th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2021
Series
Health reference series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a healthy lifestyle, addressing issues related to cancer risk, and taking advantage of screening exams. Various treatment choices, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and biological therapies ? are discussed, and facts are provided about cancer clinical trials and other ongoing research. And also it talks about life after cancer treatment and healthy food choices. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms, a directory of national cancer organizations, and suggestions for finding community-based resources. - Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9780780819191
9780780819207
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 or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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