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Tuesdays with Morrie : an old man, a young man and life's greatest lesson

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9701
Albom, Mitch. New York, NY: Doubleday , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 A339 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Albom, Mitch
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Doubleday
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Death - psychology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Case Reports
Autobiography
ISBN
9780385484510
0385484518
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 A339 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Dying well : peace and possibilities at the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16092
Byock, Ira. New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Byock, Ira
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xv, 299 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Thanatology
Terminal Care
Case Reports
ISBN
9781573226578
1573226572
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997

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 Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Grief works : stories of life, death and surviving

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121875
Samuel, Julia. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 S193 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Samuel, Julia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xxi, 294 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Bereavement
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Case Reports
Popular Work
Notes
Copies may differ by pub date, publisher and ISBN.
ISBN
9780385690867
9780385690881
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 S193 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Brain that changes itself : stories of personal triumph from the frontiers of brain science

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21302
Doidge, Norman. New York, NY: Penguin Books , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL102 D657 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Doidge, Norman
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Books
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xx, 427 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neuronal Plasticity
Brain Damage, Chronic - rehabilitation
Mental Disorders - rehabilitation
Brain Injuries - rehabilitation
Case Reports
ISBN
9780143113102
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL102 D657 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Restored harmony : an evidence based approach for ingegrating traditional Chinese medicine into complementary cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9742
Sagar, Stephen M. Hamilton, Ont.: Dreaming DragonFly Communications , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S129 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sagar, Stephen M
Place of Publication
Hamilton, Ont.
Publisher
Dreaming DragonFly Communications
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Alternative Medicine
Psychoneuroimmunology
Neoplasms - therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
ISBN
0968948804
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S129 2001

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Mindfulness-based cancer recovery : a step-by-step MBSR approach to help you cope with treatment and reclaim your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19796
Carlson, Linda E, Speca, Michael. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C284 2010
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Author
Carlson, Linda E
Speca, Michael
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xii, 187 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Relaxation Therapy
Meditation - methods
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Survivors
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781572248878
1572248874
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C284 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 SUR 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
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21053
Greenshields, David. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 G815 2013
Availability
14 copies, 14 available
Track 1: Body scan (35:40) minutes; Track 2: Guided sitting meditation (43:03) minutes
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
MBSR
Author
Greenshields, David
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
79 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Meditation - methods
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Popular Work
Abstract
Track 1: Body scan (35:40) minutes
Track 2: Guided sitting meditation (43:03) minutes
Notes
Streaming audio available at SoundCloud.com
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 G815 2013
Website Notes
This CD is available for streaming at SoundCloud.com
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Missing Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.5 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.6 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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About population-based screening + mammograms

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17706
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Mammography
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Mass Screening
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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Breast test book : a woman's guide to mammography and beyond

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120440
Jones, Connie, Linver, Michael N. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP815 J76 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Jones, Connie
Linver, Michael N.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xiii, 224 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breast Diseases
Mammography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780190677053
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP815 J76 2017

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
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Killing the Wittigo: Indigenous culture-based approaches to waking up, taking action, and doing the work of healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125217
Methot, Suzanne. Toronto, ON: ECW Press , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 M592 2023
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Killing the Wittigo: Indigenous culture-based approaches to waking up, taking action, and doing the work of healing : a book for young adults
Author
Methot, Suzanne
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
ECW Press
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
xii, 255 p. : ill, (some col.) ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Indigenous Canadians - history
Indigenous Canadians - psychology
Young Adult - psychology
Historical Trauma - therapy
Psychological Trauma - therapy
Mental Health
First Nations
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
Teen/young adult adaptation of Legacy: Trauma, Story, and Indigenous Healing
ISBN
9781770417243
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA300 M592 2023

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Beat cancer kitchen : deliciously simple plant-based anticancer recipes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124469
Wark, Chris, Wark, Micah, Burkes, Justin Fox (photographer). Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. , 2021. 1st edition.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W277 2021
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Wark, Chris
Wark, Micah
Burkes, Justin Fox (photographer)
Edition
1st edition
Place of Publication
Carlsbad, CA
Publisher
Hay House, Inc.
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
241 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Popular Work
Nutrition
Cooking
ISBN
9781401961961
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W277 2021

Copies

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.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21029
Stahl, Bob, Goldstein, Elisha. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 S781 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Mindfulness-based stress reduction workbook : includes MP3 CD with 21 guided meditations
Author
Stahl, Bob
Goldstein, Elisha
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiv, 221 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 MP3 audio CD (4 3/4 in.).
Series
New Harbinger publications self-help workbook
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Yoga
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572247086
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425 S781 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121746
Stahl, Bob, Goldstein, Elisha. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2019. 2nd ed, fully revised and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 S781 2019
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Stahl, Bob
Goldstein, Elisha
Edition
2nd ed, fully revised and updated
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xii, 237 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
New Harbinger publications self-help workbook
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Mindfulness
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781684033553
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
WM425 S781 2019
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 KEL 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
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Integrative oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18777
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 I569a 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Abrams, Donald I
Weil, Andrew T
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xix, 601 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Series
Weil integrative medicine library
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195309447
0195309448
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 I569a 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Remarkable recovery : what extraordinary healings tell us about getting well and staying well

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5621
Hirshberg, Caryle, Barasch, Marc Ian. New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H669 1995
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Hirshberg, Caryle
Barasch, Marc Ian
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous - case studies
ISBN
1573220000
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H669 1995

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Fast facts : gynecologic oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19464
Shahabi, Shohreh, Smith, J. Richard, Del Priore, Giuseppe. Oxford, UK: Health Press , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 S525 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Shahabi, Shohreh
Smith, J. Richard
Del Priore, Giuseppe
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Oxford, UK
Publisher
Health Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
143 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Fast facts (UK)
Subjects
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Popular Work
ISBN
9781903734001
1903734002
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP145 S525 2010

Copies

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 VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Eating plant-based : scientific answers to your nutrition questions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124271
Kassam, Shireen, Kassam, Zahra. London, UK: Hammersmith Health Books , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Kassam, Shireen
Kassam, Zahra
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Hammersmith Health Books
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Diet, Vegetarian
Nutrition Therapy
Diet, Healthy
Evidence Based Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9781781611944
9781781611951
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 or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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InspireHealth's evidence-based cancer prevention guide : lay language summaries of scientific information about cancer prevention : before and after diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19806
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 I59 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
56 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Behavior Therapy - methods
Evidence-Based Medicine
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 I59 2010

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.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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BC Cancer Research / BC Cancer Agency Research report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120142
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Continues / Continued By
BC Cancer Agency / BC Cancer Foundation / BC Cancer Research Centre annual report
Alternate Title
BCCR report
BCCR annual report
Annual research report
BC Cancer Agency annual research report
BC Cancer annual research report
BC Cancer research
BC Cancer research report
BCCA annual research report
BCCA research report
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Subjects
Research
Biomedical Research
Clinical Trials
Neoplasms - therapy
Genomics
Research Personnel
Medical Oncology
Research Report
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Serial
Frequency
Annual
Holdings
VC Library: 2015-
VC Library Archives: 2016-
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library BCCA Pubs
VC Library Archives
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Naturopathic oncology : an encyclopedic guide for patients and physicians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19913
McKinney, Neil. [Vancouver, BC?]: Liaison Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2010
Availability
4 copies, 3 available
Author
McKinney, Neil
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Liaison Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
491p. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies - methods
Naturopathy
Medical Oncology
Integrative Medicine
ISBN
9781894953733
1894953738
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M153n 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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