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Alex's journey : the story of a child with a brain tumor

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American Brain Tumor Association. Des Plaines, Ill.: American Brain Tumor Association , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A849a 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.
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Corporate Author
American Brain Tumor Association
Place of Publication
Des Plaines, Ill.
Publisher
American Brain Tumor Association
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Fictional Works
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.
ISBN
0944093299
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A849a 1999

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Monster calls

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20664
Ness, Patrick, Dowd, Siobhan, Kay, Jim. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N463 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill - an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss.
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Author
Ness, Patrick
Dowd, Siobhan
Kay, Jim
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
204 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Grief - psychology
Self Concept
Adolescent
Parent-Child Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Emotions
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Fictional Works
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill - an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9780763655594
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N463 2011

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SuperDaisy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124429
Smith, Rebecca, Waring, Zoe (ill.). London, UK: HarperCollins Children's Books , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S642 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"Inspired by a true story, SuperDaisy tells the tale of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment. Told in rhyme, Daisy lets her imagination run wild as she dresses up in fancy dress, coming to the rescue in different and exciting scenarios. In her superhero disguise, Daisy is able to shake off her…
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Alternate Title
Super Daisy
Author
Smith, Rebecca
Waring, Zoe (ill.)
Corporate Author
Little Princess Trust
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaginated) : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 27 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Child, Hospitalized
Adaptation, Psychological
Imagination
Child
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"Inspired by a true story, SuperDaisy tells the tale of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment. Told in rhyme, Daisy lets her imagination run wild as she dresses up in fancy dress, coming to the rescue in different and exciting scenarios. In her superhero disguise, Daisy is able to shake off her worries about being unwell and embrace a freer world - and become the superhero that she really is. Gently and sympathetically told, this is an inspiring story perfect for young children encountering illness for the first time"--Publisher's description
ISBN
9780008470685
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S642 2022

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You and your cancer : a child's guide

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Cranston, Lynda, LeBlanc, Chantal, Restivo, Maria, Barr, Ronald. Hamilton, ON: BC Decker Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 Y66c 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Cranston, Lynda
LeBlanc, Chantal
Restivo, Maria
Barr, Ronald
Place of Publication
Hamilton, ON
Publisher
BC Decker Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
56 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Child
Child, Hospitalized
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
9781550091472
1550091476
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 Y66c 2001

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Someone I love is sick : helping very young children cope with cancer in the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20636
McCue, Kathleen, Campbell, Jenny. Beachwood, OH: Gathering Place , 2009. 1st edition., parent version.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M133 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A customizable tool to use when talking with children ages two to six years old about a parent or grandparent who has cancer. Pages can be selected to address the family's specific situation including diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization, recurrence and, if need be, end of life.
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Author
McCue, Kathleen
Campbell, Jenny
Edition
1st edition., parent version
Place of Publication
Beachwood, OH
Publisher
Gathering Place
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Emotions
Child, Preschool
Child
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A customizable tool to use when talking with children ages two to six years old about a parent or grandparent who has cancer. Pages can be selected to address the family's specific situation including diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization, recurrence and, if need be, end of life.
ISBN
9780615243054
0615243053
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M133 2009

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GrrrOUCH! Pain is like a grouchy bear

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20656
Morgan, Cathryn, Beshara, Crystal. Renfrew, ON: General Store Publishing House , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M847 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Recommended for "Ages 6-10" on back cover
More Information
Alternate Title
Grouch! Pain is like a grouchy bear
Author
Morgan, Cathryn
Beshara, Crystal
Place of Publication
Renfrew, ON
Publisher
General Store Publishing House
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
29 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Child
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Recommended for "Ages 6-10" on back cover
ISBN
9781897508848
1897508840
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M847 2011

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When your brother or sister has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1927
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc. Minnesota, MN: American Cancer Society, Inc. , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513w 1984
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc.
Place of Publication
Minnesota, MN
Publisher
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Sibling Relations - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513w 1984

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When someone you love has cancer : a guide to help kids cope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14542
Lewis, Alaric. St. Meinrad, IN: Abbey Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L673 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have; This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.
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Author
Lewis, Alaric
Place of Publication
St. Meinrad, IN
Publisher
Abbey Press
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Family
Child
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have
This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.
ISBN
0870293958
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L673 2005

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Year my mother was bald

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13339
Speltz, Ann, Sternberg, Kate. Washington, DC: Magination Press , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S743 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Speltz, Ann
Sternberg, Kate
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
1557988374
9781557988379
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S743 2003

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My mommy's cancer : an interactive book for children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10980
Cohen, Cindy Klein, Heiney, John T, Baseman, Sharon R. Bloomfield Hills, MI.: Promise Publications , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C678m 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A story and activity book for children with loved ones facing cancer. This book provides a story for adults to read to children ages 3 (three) and up.
More Information
Author
Cohen, Cindy Klein
Heiney, John T
Baseman, Sharon R
Place of Publication
Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Publisher
Promise Publications
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A story and activity book for children with loved ones facing cancer. This book provides a story for adults to read to children ages 3 (three) and up.
ISBN
0965649822
9780965649827
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C678m 1999

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Mommy's cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19940
Meyer, Ellen R, BensonMeyer, Emelia. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M612 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Meyer, Ellen R
BensonMeyer, Emelia
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN
Publisher
AuthorHouse
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
1v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781452074474
145207447X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M612 2010

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In mommy's garden : a book to help explain cancer to young children

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Ammary-Risch, Neyal J, Risch, Christopher. Silver Spring, MD: Canyon Beach Visual Communications , 2012. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A518 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Ammary-Risch, Neyal J
Risch, Christopher
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Silver Spring, MD
Publisher
Canyon Beach Visual Communications
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
34 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0975422103
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A518 2012

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Mama Grog gets sick

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Huntley, Gretchen, Truesdell, Bernadette. , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 H954 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Huntley, Gretchen
Truesdell, Bernadette
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 H954 2012

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Mira's month

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120875
Weinstein-Stern, Deborah, Roy, Beth. Highland Park, IL: BMT Newsletter , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W424 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
With love and help from friends, family and teachers, 4 year old Mira adapts while her mom is in the hospital being treated for cancer.
More Information
Author
Weinstein-Stern, Deborah
Roy, Beth
Place of Publication
Highland Park, IL
Publisher
BMT Newsletter
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
32 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Child
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
With love and help from friends, family and teachers, 4 year old Mira adapts while her mom is in the hospital being treated for cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W424 1994

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A hero in Gray

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120959
Braham, Cherie L. [Bloomington, IN]: Trafford Publishing , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 B813 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"A Hero in Gray is a heartwarming story about a young boy who spends time with his family. He does all sorts of everyday things, except sometimes Gray has to face many challenges along the way. With the love of his family and his community, Gray is able to fight cancer and be like other little boys…
More Information
Author
Braham, Cherie L.
Place of Publication
[Bloomington, IN]
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
35 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Coping
Child
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"A Hero in Gray is a heartwarming story about a young boy who spends time with his family. He does all sorts of everyday things, except sometimes Gray has to face many challenges along the way. With the love of his family and his community, Gray is able to fight cancer and be like other little boys! I'm a hero I fight cancer!"
ISBN
9781490771519
1490771514
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 B813 2016

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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
More Information
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

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What's up with Bill's mom? : MediKidz explain breast cancer : superhero adventure inside the human body!

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Chilman-Blair, Kim, Quigley, Columba, deLoache, Shawn. London: Medkidz Ltd. , 2014. 2nd. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C5389 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Medikidz explain breast cancer
Author
Chilman-Blair, Kim
Quigley, Columba
deLoache, Shawn
Edition
2nd. rev. ed.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Medkidz Ltd.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
32 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Pictorial Works
Cartoons
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
9781906935924
1906935920
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C5389 2014

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Metu and Lee learn about breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15277
Sachedina, Shenin. Winter Park, FL: Dr. Shenin Sachedina Medical Educational Products , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S121 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Sachedina, Shenin
Place of Publication
Winter Park, FL
Publisher
Dr. Shenin Sachedina Medical Educational Products
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
32 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family - psychology
Child
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
0977864804
9780977864805
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S121 2006

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Cancer hates kisses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120885
Sliwerski, Jessica Reid, Song, Mika. New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S633 2017
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
"Parents are superheroes, especially when they're battling cancer. This empowering book follows a mother and her family through all the stages of her cancer -- diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation -- and provides an honest and encouraging tool for talking with kids about serious illness. …
More Information
Author
Sliwerski, Jessica Reid
Song, Mika
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
34 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Child
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"Parents are superheroes, especially when they're battling cancer. This empowering book follows a mother and her family through all the stages of her cancer -- diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation -- and provides an honest and encouraging tool for talking with kids about serious illness. Lovingly upbeat and straightforward, this book is a much-needed and welcome source of comfort for any cancer-fighting family." - Cover
ISBN
9780735227811
0735227810
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
QZ201 C5 S633 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Hope tree : kids talk about breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9678
Numeroff, Laura, Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 N971 1999
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
A picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. Includes "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators" describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors a…
More Information
Author
Numeroff, Laura
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. Includes "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators" describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors and nurses, trying to look for good things among the bad, and dealing with scary emotions, and they offer hints for helping Mom feel better.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9780689845260
068984526X
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 C5 N971 1999

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