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Improving access to psychosocial/supportive care : an investigation of the potential of technology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13630
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 I34 2004
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Corporate Author
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Sociobehavioural Research Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Telecommunications
Social Support
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ266 I34 2004

Copies

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100 questions and answers about cancer and fertility

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15941
Oktay, Kutluk H, Beck, Lindsay Nohr, Reinecke, Joyce Dillon. [Boston, MA]: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 O41 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about cancer and fertility
Author
Oktay, Kutluk H
Beck, Lindsay Nohr
Reinecke, Joyce Dillon
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xxiv, 152 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Fertility
Infertility - prevention & control
Neoplasms - economics
Social Support
Self Care
Men
Women
Survivors - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763740498
0763740497
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 O41 2008

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You are the best medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113454
Clark, Julie Aigner, Christy, Jana. New York, NY: Balzer + Bray , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C592 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A mother who has cancer gently informs her child of what the effects will be, and reminds her little one of all the special times they have shared, and will continue to share, even while she undergoes treatment.; For ages 4 to 8.
Author
Clark, Julie Aigner
Christy, Jana
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A mother who has cancer gently informs her child of what the effects will be, and reminds her little one of all the special times they have shared, and will continue to share, even while she undergoes treatment.
For ages 4 to 8.
ISBN
9780061956447
0061956449
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C592 2010

Copies

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Great Katie Kate tackles questions about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18930
DeLand, M. Maitland, Zivoin, Jennifer. Austin, TX: Greenleaf Book Group Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D397 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
A book that follows a superhero figure (the Great Katie Kate) as she explains to a young girl what is happening when she is diagnosed with cancer
Author
DeLand, M. Maitland
Zivoin, Jennifer
Place of Publication
Austin, TX
Publisher
Greenleaf Book Group Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
29 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Child
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A book that follows a superhero figure (the Great Katie Kate) as she explains to a young girl what is happening when she is diagnosed with cancer
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781608320271
1608320278
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D397 2010

Copies

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100 questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18874
Rose, Susannah, Hara, Richard T. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer
Author
Rose, Susannah
Hara, Richard T
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
ix, 204 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Family
Home Care Services
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763762575
0763762571
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2010
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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100 questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13950
Rose, Susannah, Hara, Richard. Sudbury, Ma.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , c2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Provides answers to common caregivers' questions, including finding the right doctor and treatment; emotional and physical support; insurance issues; relationships; and finding care for the caregiver.
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about caring for family or friends with cancer
Author
Rose, Susannah
Hara, Richard
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, Ma.
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
xi, 223 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Family
Home Care Services
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides answers to common caregivers' questions, including finding the right doctor and treatment; emotional and physical support; insurance issues; relationships; and finding care for the caregiver.
ISBN
0763723614 (pbk.)
9780763723613
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R797 2005

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Handbook of psychiatry in palliative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18876
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 H235 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Chochinov, Harvey Max
Breitbart, William
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxiv, 565 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy - methods
Family - psychology
Bioethical Issues
ISBN
9780195301076
0195301072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB310 H235 2009

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100 questions and answers about life after cancer : a survivor's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16135
Tolbert, Page, Damaskos, Penny. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 T648 2008
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about life after cancer : a survivor's guide
Author
Tolbert, Page
Damaskos, Penny
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xvi, 165 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001934, F0000972)
ISBN
9780763750695
0763750697
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 T648 2008

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100 questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18872
Kelvin, Joanne Frankel, Tyson, Leslie B. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K29 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects
Author
Kelvin, Joanne Frankel
Tyson, Leslie B
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
v, 238 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763777609
0763777609
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 K29 2010
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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9 Steps for reversing or preventing cancer and other diseases : learn to heal from within

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14150
Goodman, Shivani. Franklin Lakes, NJ: New Page Books , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 G653 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Nine steps for reversing or preventing cancer and other diseases : learn to heal from within
Author
Goodman, Shivani
Place of Publication
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Publisher
New Page Books
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Psychoneuroimmunology
Psychosomatic Medicine
ISBN
1564147495
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 G653 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Love is the strongest medicine : notes from a cancer doctor on connection, creativity, and compassion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123373
Eisenberg, Steven. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E574 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Eisenberg, Steven
Place of Publication
Carlsbad, CA
Publisher
Hay House, Inc.
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xx, 185 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Empathy
Oncologists
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781401960896
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E574 2021

Copies

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Fighting cancer from within : how to use the power of your mind for healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13328
Rossman, Martin L. New York, NY: Henry Holt & Company, Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 R837 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rossman, Martin L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Henry Holt & Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
x, 275 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Alternative Medicine
Mental Healing
Popular Work
ISBN
080506916X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 R837 2003

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What every Jewish woman should know about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14398
L'Chaim Cancer Support for Jewish Women. [Toronto, ON]: L'Chaim Cancer Support for Jewish Women , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W555 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
L'Chaim Cancer Support for Jewish Women
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
L'Chaim Cancer Support for Jewish Women
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Judaism
Women - education
Religion and Medicine
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W555 2005

Copies

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Quality life of cancer patients : a review

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4795
International Congress of Psychosocial Oncology (1992 : Oct. 12-14, Beaune, France). Levallois-Perret (France): Editorial Assistance , 1992.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 I556q 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
International Congress of Psychosocial Oncology (1992 : Oct. 12-14, Beaune, France)
Corporate Author
International Congress of Psychosocial Oncology (1992 : Oct. 12-14, Beaune, France)
Editor
Zittoun, Robert
Place of Publication
Levallois-Perret (France)
Publisher
Editorial Assistance
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - psychology
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 I556q 1992

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Can the mind heal cancer? : a clinician-scientist examines the evidence

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15471
Cunningham, Alastair J. [Toronto, ON]: Alastair J. Cunningham , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C973c 2005
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Cunningham, Alastair J
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Alastair J. Cunningham
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xv, 145 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Mind-Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973785401
0973785403
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 C973c 2005

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Resilience : a story of courage and triumph in the face of recurrent cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21529
Wener, Susan. [Vancouver, BC?]: Figure1 Publishing , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W473 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Wener, Susan
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Figure1 Publishing
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xviii, 217 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781927958025
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 W473 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Life over cancer : the Block Center program for integrative cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18778
Block, Keith I. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B651 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Block, Keith I
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 594 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553801149
0553801147
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
QZ201 B651 2009

Copies

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The undying : pain, vulnerability, mortality, medicine, art, time, dreams, data, exhaustion, cancer, and care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124446
Boyer, Anne. New York, NY: Picador , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B791 2019
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Boyer, Anne
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Picador
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
308 pages ; 19 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Patients - psychology
Attitude to Health
Attitude to Death
Politics
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Notes
Some copies were purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781250757982
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B791 2019

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Integrated cancer care guide : caring for the mind, body, and spirit of people with cancer and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19805
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Integrated cancer care guide : optimal support for mind, body, spirit and immune system for health and healing : guide to self-care, healthful nutrition, exercise, vitamins, supplements, and complementary medical therapies
Author
InspireHealth
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
100 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysical)
Mind-Body and Relaxation Therapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Integrative Medicine
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2010
Website Notes
Companion site
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Global Perspectives in Cancer Care : Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Diversity in Health and Healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124695
New York: Oxford University Press , c2022.
Audience
Professional
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembl…
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Editor
Silbermann, Michael
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
c2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Cultural Diversity
Religion and Medicine
Abstract
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher
ISBN
9780197551349
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BC Cancer-network computers. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
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