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WHO handbook on indoor radon : a public health perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18224
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WN620 W928 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.
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Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Editor
Zeeb, Hajo
Shannoun, Ferid
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 94 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Radon - adverse effects
Air Pollutants, Radioactive
Air Pollution, Indoor
Carcinogens, Environmental
Radiation, Ionizing
Lung Neoplasms
Environmental Exposure
Abstract
Introduction
Health effects of radon
Radon measurements
Radon prevention and mitigation
Cost-effectiveness of radon control
Radon risk communication
National radon programmes.
ISBN
9789241547673
9241547677
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WN620 W928 2009
Read Online
http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2009/9789241547673_eng.pdf

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Caring for the air : Metro Vancouver 2016

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114776
Metro Vancouver. Burnaby, BC: Metro Vancouver , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Caring for the air report 2016
Corporate Author
Metro Vancouver
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
Metro Vancouver
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
21 p. : ill.
Subjects
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Health
Climate Change
Air Pollutants
Air Pollution, Indoor
Air Pollution - adverse effects
Smoke - adverse effects
Health Impact Assessment
Vehicle Emissions
Greenhouse Effect
Vancouver
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
"Metro Vancouver's Caring for the Air report is an easy-to-read annual publication that provides information about air quality and climate change issues in our region, as well as programs that protect public health and the environment, improve visual air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
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http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality/information-public/caring-for-the-air/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/air-quality/AirQualityPublications/Caring_for_the_Air-MV2016.pdf
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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…
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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

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Environmental health sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120546
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2015. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
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…
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Alternate Title
Environmental health sourcebook
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2015
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Environmental Health
Environmental Pollution - adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects
Carcinogens, Environmental
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
Table of contents:
Part I Understanding the Health Effects of Environmental Hazards -- Part II Health Concerns and Their Environmental Triggers -- Part III Outdoor Environmental Hazards -- Part IV Household and Indoor Environmental Hazards -- Part V Foodborne Hazards -- Part VI Consumer Products and Medical Hazards -- Part VII Additional Help and Information.
ISBN
9780780813984
9780780813519
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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1065490
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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
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  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
http://www.healthandsafetybc.ca/files/uploads/Breast-cancer-guide-TFC-2009.pdf

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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
More Information
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

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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

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CancerSmart consumer guide : how to eliminate toxins from your home and garden products : how to make healthy choices for your family and the environment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14657
Griffin, Sean, Cuddeford, Vijay. [Vancouver, BC?]: Labour Environmental Alliance Society , 2005. new expanded ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer smart consumer guide
Author
Griffin, Sean
Cuddeford, Vijay
Edition
new expanded ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Labour Environmental Alliance Society
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Neoplasms - chemically induced
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Environmental Pollutants - toxicity
ISBN
0973588616
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ202 G852 2005

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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
More Information
  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
http://www.toxicfreecanada.ca/pdf/CancerSmart_3.1_final.pdf
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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
More Information
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

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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
More Information
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

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Human cancer: known causes and prevention by organ site

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119929
International Agency for Research on Cancer. World Health Organization 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
"This poster presents the target organs for all agents classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) by the IARC Monographs Programme (in red), and for the interventions showing sufficient evidence of a cancer-preventive effect in the IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention (in green)."
More Information
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Alternate Title
Known causes of human cancer by organ site
Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Edition
2017
Publisher
World Health Organization
Series
IARC monographs of carcinogenic risks to humans. Handbooks of cancer prevention.
Subjects
Carcinogens - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Smoking - adverse effects
Tobacco Use - adverse effects
Posters
Popular Work
Abstract
"This poster presents the target organs for all agents classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) by the IARC Monographs Programme (in red), and for the interventions showing sufficient evidence of a cancer-preventive effect in the IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention (in green)."
Notes
Entitled Human cancer: known causes and prevention by organ site at http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Publications/presentations.php
2017 edition entitled IARC monographs of carcinogenic risks to humans and Handbooks of cancer prevention.
2014 edition entitled IARC monographs : Known causes of human cancer by organ site.
Material Type
Other
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Website Notes
Poster available in English, Chinese, French.
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Publications/OrganSitePoster.pdf
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Publications/presentations.php
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Blaze new trails : be sun safe

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20031
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2009?
Physical Description
Bookmark
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Sunlight - adverse effects
Health Education
Recreation
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/SunActivityRackcardsWEB_hike.pdf
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Reach new heights : be sun safe

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20032
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2009?
Physical Description
Bookmark
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Sunlight - adverse effects
Health Education
Recreation
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/SunActivityRackcardsWEB_climb.pdf
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Explore new waters : be sun safe

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20033
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Prevention Programs
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Sunlight - adverse effects
Health Education
Recreation
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/prevention-and-screening-site/Documents/Prevention/SunActivityRackcardsWEB_kayak.pdf
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Do pesticides cause lymphoma? : research report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9706
Osburn, Susan. Chevy Chase, MD: Lymphoma Foundation of America , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH525 D631 2001
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Osburn, Susan
Corporate Author
Lymphoma Foundation of America
Place of Publication
Chevy Chase, MD
Publisher
Lymphoma Foundation of America
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
50 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pesticides - adverse effects
Lymphoma - chemically induced
Carcinogens
Popular Work
Notes
Apr 30 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
ISBN
0970512708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
WH525 D631 2001
Read Online
https://lymphomahelp.org/pesticides.htm
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NCCN guidelines for patients : immunotherapy side effects: CAR T-cell therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124898
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Plymouth Meeting, PA: National Comprehensive Cancer Network , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 N277c 2022
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : immunotherapy side effects: CAR T-cell therapy
Corporate Author
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Place of Publication
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Publisher
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Series
NCCN guidelines for patients
Subjects
Popular Work
Immunotherapy, Adoptive - adverse effects
Immunotherapy - adverse effects
ISBN
9781954190627
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ267 N277c 2022
Read Online
https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/content/PDF/immunotherapy-se-car-tcell-patient.pdf
https://www.nccn.org/patientresources/patient-resources/guidelines-for-patients

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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
More Information
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

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Teens and tanning : sun safety update

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15493
Learning ZoneXpress. Owatonna, MN: Learning ZoneXpress , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 T258 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Audience: Grade 6 to Adult
More Information
Corporate Author
Learning ZoneXpress
Place of Publication
Owatonna, MN
Publisher
Learning ZoneXpress
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
16 minutes ; 3 pages teaching material
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control - popular works - DVD
Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects - DVD
Sunlight - adverse effects - DVD
Sunscreening Agents - popular works - DVD
Adolescent
Abstract
Audience: Grade 6 to Adult
ISBN
1571751009
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 T258 2005

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You are the target : big tobacco : lies, scams--now the truth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10811
Lovell, Georgina. [Vancouver, BC?]: Chryan Communications , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 L915 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Lovell, Georgina
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Chryan Communications
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
200 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Tobacco Industry
Tobacco - adverse effects
Smoking - adverse effects
Advertising - methods
ISBN
0973067004
9780393020465
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA900 L915 2002

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