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BC First Nations health handbook : a companion document to the BC healthguide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10649
Brown, Lyla. [Victoria, BC?]: British Columbia. Ministry of Health Planning , 2002?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 B878 2002
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Brown, Lyla
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health Planning
First Nations Chiefs' Health Committee (B.C.)
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia. Ministry of Health Planning
Publication Date
2002?
Physical Description
iv, 75 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Self Care - handbooks
Health Education - handbooks
Medicine - handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 B878 2002

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BC healthguide : helping you and your family stay healthy : healthwise handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14517
British Columbia Ministry of Health Services. Boise, Idaho: Healthwise, Incorporated , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA590 K32b 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Healthwise handbook
Corporate Author
British Columbia Ministry of Health Services
Editor
Kemper, Donald W
Magee, Katy E
Place of Publication
Boise, Idaho
Publisher
Healthwise, Incorporated
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
x, 452 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Health Education
Medicine
Handbooks
ISBN
1932921133
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library REF
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA590 K32b 2005

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Be fit for life : a guide to successful aging : a wellness, weight management and fitness program you can live with

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18878
Gambert, Steven R. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QT255 G189 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Gambert, Steven R
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 223 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Physical Fitness
Weight Loss
Aging
Physical Education and Training
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Nutrition
Diet
Stress, Psychological
Mind Body Therapies
ISBN
9789814273091
9814273090
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QT255 G189 2010

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Cancer survivor's guide : the essential handbook to life after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14874
Feuerstein, Michael, Findley, Patricia. New York, NY: Marlowe & Company , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 F423 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Offers hope and practical advice for working through the physical and psychological issues associated with living with cancer and mastering the intricacies of the healthcare system.
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Author
Feuerstein, Michael
Findley, Patricia
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Marlowe & Company
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
Offers hope and practical advice for working through the physical and psychological issues associated with living with cancer and mastering the intricacies of the healthcare system.
ISBN
9781569243329
1569243328
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 F423 2006

Copies

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American Cancer Society complete guide to family caregiving : the essential guide to cancer caregiving at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21682
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society/Health Promotions , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Complete guide to family caregiving
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Bucher, Julia A
Houts, Peter S
Ades, Terri
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society/Health Promotions
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xviii, 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Home Nursing - methods
Caregivers
Patients
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235003
9781604431063
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 A512b 2011
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.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=443036

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer nutrition center handbook : an essential guide for cancer patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18170
Katzin, Carolyn. Los Angeles, CA: Carolyn Katzin , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 K19c 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Katzin, Carolyn
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Carolyn Katzin
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
81 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Nutrition Therapy
Cookery
Cookbook
Popular Work
ISBN
9780395977897
9780965173650
0965173658
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 N9 K19c 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Understanding your grief : ten essential touchstones for finding hope and healing your heart

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13894
Wolfelt, Alan. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W853u 20503
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Explaining the important difference between grief and mourning, this book explores every mourner's need to acknowledge death and embrace the pain of loss. Also explored are the many factors that make each person's grief unique and the many normal thoughts and feelings mourners might have. Questions…
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Author
Wolfelt, Alan
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
vi, 164 p. ; 23cm.
Subjects
Grief
Death - psychology
Hope
Popular Work
Abstract
Explaining the important difference between grief and mourning, this book explores every mourner's need to acknowledge death and embrace the pain of loss. Also explored are the many factors that make each person's grief unique and the many normal thoughts and feelings mourners might have. Questions of spirituality and religion are addressed as well.
ISBN
1879651351 (pbk.)
9781879651357
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W853u 20503

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Multiple myeloma patient handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113705
Myeloma Canada. Dorval, QC: Myeloma Canada , 2017. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH540 M997 2017
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Myeloma Canada
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Dorval, QC
Publisher
Myeloma Canada
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
74 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Multiple Myeloma
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WH540 M997 2017
Read Online
http://www.myeloma.ca/pixms/uploads/serve/ckeditor/myeloma_canada_patient_handbook_10_2017-2.pdf

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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When it's cancer : the 10 essential steps to follow after your diagnoses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16168
Bernay, Toni, Porrath, Saar. Emmaus, PA: Rodale , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B524 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Bernay, Toni
Porrath, Saar
Place of Publication
Emmaus, PA
Publisher
Rodale
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xvii, 206 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781579548230
1579548237
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B524 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Preparing for successful surgery : a program of guided imagery, affirmations, and music

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19809
Naparstek, Belleruth. Los Angeles, CA: Kaiser Permanente , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N195p 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Naparstek, Belleruth
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Kaiser Permanente
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
75 minutes
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative - psychology
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Music Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N195p 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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The essential guide to hysterectomy : advice from a gynecologist on your choices before, during, and after surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113679
Streicher, Lauren F. Lanham, MD: M. Evans and Company, Inc. , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Hysterectomy past and present -- Uterine disorders and alternatives to hysterectomy -- Surgery and recovery -- Decisions regarding surgery -- Life after hysterectomy.
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Streicher, Lauren F.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
M. Evans and Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
481 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Hysterectomy
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
Popular Work
Abstract
Hysterectomy past and present -- Uterine disorders and alternatives to hysterectomy -- Surgery and recovery -- Decisions regarding surgery -- Life after hysterectomy.
ISBN
9781590772126
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1022260
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Living the good life : your guide to health and success

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120984
Patchell-Evans, David. [Toronto, ON]: ECW Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QT256 P294 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Patchell-Evans, David
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
ECW Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xv, 229 p. : ill. ;21 cm
Subjects
Physical Fitness
Exercise
Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy Aging
Weight Loss
Diet
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781550226171
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QT256 P294 2012

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Caregiver's guide : a handbook about end of life care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120137
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association. [Ottawa, ON]: Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem | Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association , 2014. Rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C271 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"A Caregiver's Guide was created to provide information for family caregivers to draw upon when preparing and caring for a loved one who has a progressive illness, especially at home. It was developed to complement resources and information provided to caregivers by healthcare professionals, includ…
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  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Handbook about end-of-life care
Caregivers guide
Corporate Author
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Editor
Macmillan, Karen
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
x, 182 p. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Home Nursing
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Hospices
Abstract
"A Caregiver's Guide was created to provide information for family caregivers to draw upon when preparing and caring for a loved one who has a progressive illness, especially at home. It was developed to complement resources and information provided to caregivers by healthcare professionals, including hospice palliative care teams." - Cover
Table of Contents:
1 WHEN A PROGRESSIVE LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS IS DIAGNOSED
2 GIVING PHYSICAL CARE
3 CARE OF PHYSICAL PROBLEMS
4 AS LIFE ENDS
5 BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL
ISBN
0968670016
9780968670019
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WB310 C271 2014
Website Notes
Available in PDF format
Read Online
https://www.stlazarus.ca/acaregiversguide/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Your guide to cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123707
Oncology Nursing Society. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Oncology Nursing Society
Editor
Watson, Joni L.
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
2018
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Oncology Nursing
Popular Work
ISBN
9781635930139
9781635930122
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6125902
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Cancer : 50 essential things to do

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19854
Anderson, Greg. New York, NY: Plume , 2009. 3rd ed., completely rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer : fifty (50) essential things to do
Author
Anderson, Greg
Edition
3rd ed., completely rev. and updated.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Plume
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvii, 198 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Participation
Holistic Health
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452290105
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2009

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer : 50 essential things to do

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21648
Anderson, Greg. New York, NY: Plume , 2013. 4th ed., completely rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2013
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer : fifty (50) essential things to do : completely revised and updated with a new holistic approach : 2013 edition
Author
Anderson, Greg
Edition
4th ed., completely rev. and updated.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Plume
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xvii, 296p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Participation
Holistic Health
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452298286
0452298288
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2013

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Thursday, May 16, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Power of hope : the one essential of life and love

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11093
Lamm, Maurice. New York, NY: Rawson Associates , c1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 L232 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Lamm, Maurice
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Rawson Associates
Publication Date
c1995
Physical Description
174 p. ; 20 cm
Subjects
Hope - popular works
Adaptation, Psychological - popular works
ISBN
0684812282
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 L232 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Essential teachings : His Holiness the Dalai Lama

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14147
Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 B916 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama
Editor
Dresser, Marianne
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Buddhism
Spirituality
ISBN
1556431929
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 B916 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer survivor's companion : practical ways to cope with your feelings after cancer.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113542
Goodhart, Frances, Atkins, Lucy. London, Great Britain: Piatkus , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 G652 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer survivors companion
Author
Goodhart, Frances
Atkins, Lucy
Place of Publication
London, Great Britain
Publisher
Piatkus
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
278 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
9780749954901
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 G652 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Self-esteem companion : simple exercises to help you challenge your inner critic and celebrate your personal strengths

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20820
Oakland, CA: New Harbinger , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171 S465m 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
McKay, Matthew
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
viii, 169 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Self Concept
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572244115
1572244119
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171 S465m 2005

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