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Secret history of the war on cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16123
Davis, Devra Lee. New York, NY: BasicBooks , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ11 AA1 D261s 2007
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Relates the gripping story of a major public health effort diverted and distorted for private gain
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Author
Davis, Devra Lee
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
BasicBooks
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xviii, 505 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - history
Carcinogens, Environmental - history
Health Policy - history
Health Policy - economics
Primary Prevention - history
Primary Prevention - economics
History, 20th Century
Abstract
Relates the gripping story of a major public health effort diverted and distorted for private gain
ISBN
9780465015665
0465015662
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ11 AA1 D261s 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer-gate : how to win the losing cancer war

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14908
Epstein, Samuel S. Amityville, NY: Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 E64c 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Cancergate
Author
Epstein, Samuel S
Place of Publication
Amityville, NY
Publisher
Baywood Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Series
Policy, politics, health and medicine series
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Food Contamination
Politics - U.S.
Health Policy - United States
ISBN
0895033100 (cloth)
0895033542 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 E64c 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Progress report on cancer control in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13586
Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch. Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control. [Ottawa, ON]: Health Canada , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 P963 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch. Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Health Canada
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Canada
ISBN
0662377257
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 P963 2004
Read Online
http://publications.gc.ca/collections/Collection/H39-4-50-2004E.pdf

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123276
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2019. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  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
Read Online
http://canceratlas.cancer.org/
https://canceratlas.cancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ACS_CA3_Book.pdf
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Cancer atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119583
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ 17 C215c 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
136 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Global Burden of Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Risk Factors
Atlases
ISBN
9781604432282
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ 17 C215c 2014
Read Online
http://canceratlas.cancer.org/

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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No family history : the environmental links to breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18111
McCormick, Sabrina. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M477 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McCormick, Sabrina
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
185 p. ; 24 cm.
Series
New social formations
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Public Policy
United States
Popular Work
ISBN
9780742564084
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M477 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Science of the sacred : bridging global indigenous medicine systems and modern scientific principles

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123378
Redvers, Nicole. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
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Author
Redvers, Nicole
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Services, Indigenous
Popular Work
Abstract
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781623173364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Cancer survivor handbook : your guide to building a life after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21855
Leibson, Beth. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L525 2014
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
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Author
Leibson, Beth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xv, 314 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Social Support
Return to Work
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781628736137
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 L525 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Monday, June 24, 2024
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Buoyancy : building resilient kids

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124432
Austin, Kirk. Self publishing , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS105.5 A8 A935 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Kirk Austin explores seven elements that contribute to human buoyancy. Using the acronym BREATHE, the book explores the concepts of Bravery, Resilience, Endurance, Acceptance, Tenacity, Hope, and Excellence.; Written for parents, adult-helpers, and educators, Buo…
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Author
Austin, Kirk
Publisher
Self publishing
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
156 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Subjects
Resilience, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Stress, Psychological
Child
Adolescent
Teaching
Popular Work
Abstract
In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Kirk Austin explores seven elements that contribute to human buoyancy. Using the acronym BREATHE, the book explores the concepts of Bravery, Resilience, Endurance, Acceptance, Tenacity, Hope, and Excellence.
Written for parents, adult-helpers, and educators, Buoyancy: Building Resilient Kids explores how to help kids build the skills related to human flourishing. The book examines seven stories of real people who exemplified an element of BREATHE. It goes further in providing examples and exercises to build the skills necessary to stay buoyant. It is a helpful and practical addition to any social and emotional learning curriculum." --Back cover
ISBN
9798647232229
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS105.5 A8 A935 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer sourcebook for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18916
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2010. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 C215s 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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
Bellenir, Karen
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xix, 729 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
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
ISBN
9780780811393
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP145 C215s 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Alcohol experiment : a 30-day, alcohol-free challenge to interrupt your habits and help you take control

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124458
Grace, Annie. New York, NY: Avery , 2020. Expanded edition.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM273 G729 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Alcohol experiment expanded edition
Author
Grace, Annie
Edition
Expanded edition
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Avery
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xi, 339 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Alcohol Drinking
Alcoholism
Alcoholism--Therapy
Alcoholism - handbooks
Substance abuse - Prevention & control
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780593330241
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM273 G729 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Mindfulness & acceptance workbook for stress reduction : using acceptance & commitment therapy to manage stress, build resilience & create the life you want

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124414
Livheim, Fredrik, Bond, Frank W. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 L785m 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Livheim, Fredrik
Bond, Frank W.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
227 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Series
New Harbinger self-help workbook
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Self-Compassion
Meditation
Mindfulness
Self Care
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9781684031283
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 L785m 2018

Copies

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Toward cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5077
Teh, Chong Ze, Cheung, Anthony. [Vancouver, BC?]: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society) , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T261t 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Teh, Chong Ze
Cheung, Anthony
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society)
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
ISBN
1896148190
Language
Chinese
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T261t 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Saving your skin : prevention, early detection and treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4261
Kenet, Barney J, Patricia Lawler. New York, NY: Four Walls Eight Windows , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 K33 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Kenet, Barney J
Patricia Lawler
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Four Walls Eight Windows
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control - popular works
Melanoma - prevention & control - popular works
ISBN
1568581246
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 K33 1998

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Preventing cancer : reducing the risks

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113750
Beliveau, Richard, Gingras, Denis. Richmond Hill, ON: Firefly Books , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B431 2015
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Beliveau, Richard
Gingras, Denis
Place of Publication
Richmond Hill, ON
Publisher
Firefly Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
264 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Diet
Life Style
Food habits
Smoking Cessation
Risk Reduction Behavior
Health Promotion
Popular Work
ISBN
9781770856332
1770856331
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B431 2015

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Cancer : 101 solutions to a preventable epidemic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15912
Armstrong, Liz, Dauncey, Guy, Wordsworth, Anne. Gabriola Island, BC: New Society Publishers , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 A736 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Solutions project
Author
Armstrong, Liz
Dauncey, Guy
Wordsworth, Anne
Place of Publication
Gabriola Island, BC
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xvii, 317 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Health Promotion
Consumer Advocacy
ISBN
9780865715424
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 A736 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Restorative yoga for breast cancer recovery : gentle "flowing" restorative yoga for breast health, breast cancer related fatigue and lymphedema management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120966
Ross, Diana. [United States]: Breast Cancer Yoga , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 R823 2014
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Ross, Diana
Place of Publication
[United States]
Publisher
Breast Cancer Yoga
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
179 p. : col.ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Lymphedema - prevention & control
Fatigue - prevention & control
Yoga
Exercise Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780984839513
0984839518
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 R823 2014
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 KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Tobacco atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20658
Eriksen, Michael, Mackay, Judith, Schluger, Neil. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2015. 5th ed., rev., expanded and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Eriksen, Michael
Mackay, Judith
Schluger, Neil
Edition
5th ed., rev., expanded and updated.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2015
Subjects
Tobacco Use Disorder - prevention & control
Tobacco Use Disorder - epidemiology - atlases
Tobacco - adverse effects
Tobacco Industry - economics
Smoking - adverse effects
Smoking - trends
Statistics
Maps
ISBN
9781604432350
1604432357
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://3pk43x313ggr4cy0lh3tctjh.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/TA5_2015_WEB.pdf
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Tobacco atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15103
Mackay, Judith, Eriksen, Michael, Shafey, Omar. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2006. 2nd ed., completely rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA 17 M153 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Mackay, Judith
Eriksen, Michael
Shafey, Omar
Edition
2nd ed., completely rev. and updated.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Tobacco Use Disorder - prevention & control
Tobacco Use Disorder - epidemiology - atlases
Tobacco - adverse effects
Tobacco Industry - economics
Smoking - adverse effects
Smoking - trends
Statistics
Maps
ISBN
9780944235584 (pbk.)
0944235581 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA 17 M153 2006

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Active against cancer : a guide to improving your cancer recovery with exercise

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119641
Brennan, Nancy S. Duxbury, VT: Courage Mountain Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B837 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Brennan, Nancy S.
Place of Publication
Duxbury, VT
Publisher
Courage Mountain Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxi, 186 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - therapy
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780983460107
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 B837 2011
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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