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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
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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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
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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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Environmental exposure : the CancerSmart guide to breast cancer prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18411
Griffin, Sean. [Vancouver, BC?]: Toxic Free Canada , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 G852 2009
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Author
Griffin, Sean
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Toxic Free Canada
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
23 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - chemically induced
Carcinogens
Occupational Exposure
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973588613
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 G852 2009
Read Online

Copies

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Environmental health sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15304
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2003. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA30 E61m 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, car…
Editor
Matthews, Dawn D
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2003
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Environmental Health
Environmental Pollution - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Popular Work
Abstract
Environmental health sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the environment and its effect on human health, including the effects of air pollution, water pollution, hazardous chemicals, food hazards, radiation hazards, biological agents, household hazards, such as radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide, and mold, and information about associated diseases and disorders, including cancer, allergies, respiratory problems, and skin disorders; along with information about environmental concerns for specific populations, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further help and information
ISBN
0780806328
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA30 E61m 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer as a wake-up call : an oncologist's integrative approach to what you can do to become whole again

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121498
Nasi, M. Laura. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N254 2018
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Alternate Title
Cancer as a wakeup call
Author
Nasi, M. Laura
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xxi, 350 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine
Integrative Oncology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781623172961
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N254 2018

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer prevention facts : there are 5 key ways to reduce the risk of cancer by more than 50 percent!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21289
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2012?.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2012?
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
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Cancer prevention facts : there are 5 key ways to reduce the risk of cancer by more than 50 percent!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21527
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2014?.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2014?
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
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Dodging the toxic bullet : how to protect yourself from everyday environmental health hazards

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21805
Boyd, David R. [Vancouver, BC?]: Greystone Books | David Suzuki Foundation , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA30 B789 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Boyd, David R
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Greystone Books
David Suzuki Foundation
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
214 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Carcinogens
Enviromental Health
Ecotoxicology
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781553654544
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA30 B789 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Anticancer diet : reduce cancer risk through the foods you eat

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120225
Khayat, David, Hutter-Lardeau, Nathalie, Carp, France. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K45 2015
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
Anticancer diet
Vrai regime anticancer
Author
Khayat, David
Hutter-Lardeau, Nathalie
Carp, France
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xi, 274 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition Therapy
Popular Work
Notes
English translation of Vrai regime anticancer. 2010. Odile Jacob.
ISBN
9780393088939
0393088936
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 K45 2015

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Key to cancer : what we understand, we can deal with

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113544
Weeder, Richard S., Gibson, Kevin, Traub, Michael. Honolulu, HI: Hoaloha Books , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W394 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Weeder, Richard S.
Gibson, Kevin
Traub, Michael
Corporate Author
Aloha Cancer Education Institute
Place of Publication
Honolulu, HI
Publisher
Hoaloha Books
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xiii, 115 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysical)
Popular Work
ISBN
0977751309
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W394 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Reduce your cancer risk : twelve steps to a healthier life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19767
Boughton, Barbara, Stefanek, Michael. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B758 2010
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Alternate Title
Twelve steps to a healthier life : reduce your cancer risk : the most up-to-date information on personal risk assessment, life style changes, preventive health strategies, genetic counseling, preventive anti-cancer medications, latest cutting-edge research
Author
Boughton, Barbara
Stefanek, Michael
Editor
Gansler, Ted
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxviii, 256 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Risk Assessment
Life Change Events
Genetic Counseling
Popular Work
ISBN
9781932603927
1932603921
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
QZ200 B758 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Ovarian cancer risk-reducing surgery : a decision-making resource

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15456
Daly, Mary B, Cherry, Carol. Philadelphia, PA: Fox Chase Cancer Center , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP322 O96 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  2 read online  
Author
Daly, Mary B
Cherry, Carol
Corporate Author
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
140 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms - surgery
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Risk Assessment
Decision Making
Ovarian Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP322 O96 2006
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Peripheral neuropathy : what it is and what you can do to feel better

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119617
Wiesman, Janice F. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL500 W649 2016
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Author
Wiesman, Janice F.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
viii, 121 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Peripheral Nerves
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Peripheral Nerve Injuries - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781421420844
9781421420851
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
WL500 W649 2016
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 ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Mourner's dance : what we do when people die

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21698
Ashenburg, Katherine. [Toronto, ON]: Vintage Canada , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 A824 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Ashenburg, Katherine
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Vintage Canada
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
344 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Grief - psychology
Bereavement
Death
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780307398697
0307398692
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 A824 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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CancerSmart 3.1 : the consumer guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20769
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Toxic Free Canada , 2011. 1st electronic ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer smart 3.0 : the consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment
Author
Griffin, Sean
Cuddeford, Vijay
Edition
1st electronic ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Toxic Free Canada
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Consumer Product Safety
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Toxicology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973588651
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
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CancerSmart 3.0 : the consumer guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16022
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Labour Environmental Alliance Society , 2008. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Alternate Title
Cancer smart 3.0 : the consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment
Author
Griffin, Sean
Cuddeford, Vijay
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Labour Environmental Alliance Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Consumer Product Safety
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Toxicology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973588620
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Colorectal cancer can run in the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19834
Wantirna, Vic.: Medcom Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 C721b 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Editor
Berk, Terri
Macrae, Finlay
Place of Publication
Wantirna, Vic.
Publisher
Medcom Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xvii, 186 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control
Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis
Popular Work
ISBN
9789889742843
9889742845
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 C721b 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breasts : the owner's manual : every woman's guide to reducing cancer risk, making treatment choices, and optimizing outcomes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122878
Funk, Kristi. Nashville, TN: W Publishing , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 F982 2018
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Author
Funk, Kristi
Place of Publication
Nashville, TN
Publisher
W Publishing
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xxiii, 455 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9780785219774
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 F982 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Thursday, March 21, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Holistic cancer care : an herbal approach to reducing cancer risk, helping patients thrive during treatment, and minimizing recurrence

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125269
Cabrera, Chanchal. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C117 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Cabrera, Chanchal
Place of Publication
North Adams, MA
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
iv, 572 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Plants, Medicinal
Complementary Therapies
Holistic Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9781635863734
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C117 2023

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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How we survived prostate cancer : what we did and what we should have done

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121212
Hallerman, Victoria. New York, NY: Newmarket Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 H185 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Hallerman, Victoria
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Newmarket Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 208 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Cancer Survivors
Caregivers
Interpersonal Relations
Spouses
Men's Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9781557048196
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ762 H185 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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