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Mindfulness meditation : cultivating the wisdom of your body and mind (presented on two cassettes)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9765
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K11a 1995 PT.1-2
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
2 audiocassettes
Subjects
Meditation - popular works - audiocassettes
Relaxation Techniques - popular works - audiocassettes
Stress, Psychological - popular works - audiocassettes
ISBN
0671537245
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
Tape
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 K11a 1995 PT.1-2

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
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Living well with cancer conference II : proceedings and recommendations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10438
Living Well With Cancer Conference (2nd : 2002 February 15-16 : Kelowna, B.C.), BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L787 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Living Well With Cancer Conference (2nd : 2002 February 15-16 : Kelowna, B.C.)
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
BC Cancer Agency
Patient Participation
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ200 L787 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Eating to prevent prostate cancer and lifestyle modification to improve health after diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10493
Demark-Wahnefried, Wendy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 D372 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Demark-Wahnefried, Wendy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Nutrition Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 120 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - diet therapy
Prostatic Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WJ752 D372 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Your nutrition guide to tube feeding at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10626
BC Cancer Agency. Nutrition Services. Kelowna, B.C.: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB410 B862 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Nutrition Services
Place of Publication
Kelowna, B.C.
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Nutrition
Enteral Nutrition
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WB410 B862 2002

Copies

c.5 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Circlework : a manual for relaxation and support group facilitators

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10753
Stephen, Joanne, Smith, Elisabeth. [Vancouver, BC?]: Cancer Rehabilitation Network , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B862c 2003
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Stephen, Joanne
Smith, Elisabeth
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Provincial Rehabilitation Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Cancer Rehabilitation Network
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
x, 110 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Relaxation Techniques
Social Support
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 B862c 2003
Read Online
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/CircleWorksManual.pdf

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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

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Graceful passages : a companion for living and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11024
Stillwater, Michael, Malkin, Gary Remal. Novato, CA: Companion Arts , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 G729 2000
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Two CD's encase in small book (56 p.); Disc 1: Messages; Disc 2: Music
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Alternate Title
Companion for living and dying
Author
Stillwater, Michael
Malkin, Gary Remal
Place of Publication
Novato, CA
Publisher
Companion Arts
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Bereavement
Attitude to Death
Religions
Cross Cultural Comparison
Popular Work
Abstract
Two CD's encase in small book (56 p.)
Disc 1: Messages
Disc 2: Music
ISBN
0970095007
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
BF789 G729 2000

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.2 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
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Anatomy of hope : how people prevail in the face of illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11086
Groopman, Jerome E. New York, NY: Random House , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 G876 2004
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician…
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Author
Groopman, Jerome E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xvii, 248 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Hope
Attitude to Health
Physician-Patient Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician in fostering or at least not extinguishing hope.
ISBN
0375506381
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 G876 2004

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 Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library 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 VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20005
Skloot, Rebecca. New York, NY: Crown Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WO690 S629i 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Skloot, Rebecca
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
x, 369 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Tissue Donors
Tissue and Organ Procurement - ethics
Confidentiality - ethics
HeLa Cells
Prejudice
Human Experimentation - ethics
African Americans
Cell Line
History, 20th Century
United States
Biography
ISBN
9781400052172
1400052173
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WO690 S629i 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Meditation for beginners

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20225
Landon, Ted, Besett, Chris, Maritza. Broomfield, CO: Gaiam, Inc. , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M491 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Landon, Ted
Besett, Chris
Maritza
Place of Publication
Broomfield, CO
Publisher
Gaiam, Inc.
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
90 minutes
Subjects
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Yoga
Popular Work
ISBN
1930814992
Language
English
Material Type
VHS
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 M491 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
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My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20419
British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 M995 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
British Columbia. Ministry of Health
British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ministry of Health
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
52 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Decision Making
Resuscitation Orders
Advance Directives
British Columbia
Popular Work
ISBN
9780772665249
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
W85.5 M995 2012
Read Online
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=E7A581A9BC0A467E916CFC5AD2D3B1E8
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/topic/2038E757D68E49D5DC8C3CD0061E8E1B/pdf/myvoiceadvancecareplanningguide.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Radiation as a cure for cancer : the history of radiation treatment in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10257
Jackson, Stewart M. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WN11 J14 2002
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Jackson, Stewart M
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
viii, 242 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Radiotherapy - history
Neoplasms - radiotherapy - history
British Columbia
ISBN
1896624081
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WN11 J14 2002
Website Notes
One PDF is book front and back cover. The other PDF is full text.
Page 90 is out of order and is at the end of the pdf.
Read Online
http://caro-acro.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-History-of-Radiation-Therapy-in-BC.pdf
http://caro-acro.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Radiation-as-a-Cure-for-Cancer.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library On Loan, due Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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Cancer dictionary

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2184
Altman, Roberta, Sarg, Michael. New York, NY: Checkmark Books , 2000. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ13 A468c 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Altman, Roberta
Sarg, Michael
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Checkmark Books
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Neoplasms - dictionaries
ISBN
0816039534 (hc) 0816039542 (sc)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ13 A468c 2000

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Caregivers' journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2567
Bar-David, Geila. [Toronto, ON]: Caregiver Support Project , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B245 1997
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
See also: v.1 Video series workbook for individual viewers. v.2: Video series workbook for facilitators; Each of the five videos consists of relaxation exercises, reflection exercises, and information about a special topic. The topics covered include the common experiences in becoming a caregiver; …
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Alternate Title
v.1: The Journey begins - 29 minutes.
v.2: The Toll - 28 minutes.
v.3: Surviving - 29 minutes.
v.4: Healing - 28 minutes.
v.5: Quiet triumphs - 29 minutes.
Author
Bar-David, Geila
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Caregiver Support Project
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 143 minutes
Workbook
Subjects
Caregivers - videocassettes
Social Support - videocassettes
Psychotherapy, Group - videocassettes
Family - education - videocassettes
Abstract
See also: v.1 Video series workbook for individual viewers. v.2: Video series workbook for facilitators
Each of the five videos consists of relaxation exercises, reflection exercises, and information about a special topic. The topics covered include the common experiences in becoming a caregiver; the challenges and costs of caregiving; coping with the strain; healing; and the benefits of caregiving.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WM172 B245 1997

Copies

c.1 v.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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c.1 v.1 workbook individual viewers BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.3 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.4 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 v.5 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Second opinions : stories of intuition and choice in the changing world of medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2877
Groopman, Jerome. New York, NY: Viking Penguin Inc. , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W64 G876 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Groopman, Jerome
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Viking Penguin Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Medicine - case studies
Decision Making - personal narratives
Intuition
Parent Participation
Popular Work
ISBN
067088801X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
W64 G876 2000

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Understanding leukemias, lymphomas and myelomas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15537
Mughal, Tariq I, Goldman, John M, Mughal, Sabena T. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 M951u 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Mughal, Tariq I
Goldman, John M
Mughal, Sabena T
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
ISBN
9781841844091
1841844098
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WH250 M951u 2006

Copies

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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No death, no fear : comforting wisdom for life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15668
Hanh, Thich Nhat. Los Angeles, CA: Audio Renaissance , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 H239 2002 v.1-4
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Hanh, Thich Nhat
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Audio Renaissance
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
4 CD's (4 hours 30 minutes)
Subjects
Religion and Psychology - CD-ROM
Buddhism - popular works - CD-ROM
Spiritual Therapies - CD-ROM
ISBN
1559278048
9781559278041
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
WM61 H239 2002 v.1-4

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
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Body means well : empowered healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15865
Schaeffer, Nancy. Waterloo, ON: Mindful Way , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S294b 2007
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Schaeffer, Nancy
Place of Publication
Waterloo, ON
Publisher
Mindful Way
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
148 p. ; 21 cm + CD-Rom
Subjects
Mental Healing
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation Techniques
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
Barcode 00016187 missing CD
ISBN
9780968120422
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S294b 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Surrey PFC Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Relax Missing Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Relax Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c. 2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Diagnosis and management of prostatic diseases

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15907
McCormack, Michael, Saad, Fred. Montreal QC: Rogers Media , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 D536m 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McCormack, Michael
Saad, Fred
Place of Publication
Montreal QC
Publisher
Rogers Media
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
156 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Les editions sante
Subjects
Prostate Diseases - diagnosis
Prostate Diseases - therapy
Prostatic Neoplasms
ISBN
2922260224
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WJ752 D536m 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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American Cancer Society complete guide to complementary and alternative cancer methods

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15943
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2009. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 A5138 2009
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Complete guide to complementary and alternative cancer methods
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Ades, Terri
Russell, Jill
Rovere, Amy
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxiii, 890 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Neoplasms - therapy
Handbooks
ISBN
9780944235713
0944235719
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 A5138 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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