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InspireHealth Integrated Cancer Care

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InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Alternate Title
Do you have cancer? Learn more about approaches that support health, treatment and recovery
Natural approaches to health integrated with conventional treatment
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Centre for Integrated Healing
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Notes
May 1 2018: Removed for Library Search file cleanup project 2018. AR
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 202 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124993
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers…
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Copernicus books
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers' pockets. Consumers are bombarded with misleading and false information on AM and therefore prone to making wrong, unwise, or dangerous therapeutic decisions, endangering their health and wasting their money. This book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of AM. This second edition includes over 50 additional treatments as well as updates on many others." - Provided by publisher
Notes
First edition: Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities
ISBN
9783031107092
9783031107108
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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A journey towards healing: managing paediatric leukaemia : a guide for parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124996
Mandal, Shibaji. India: Bloomsbury India , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Managing pediatric leukemia
Childhood leukemia
Author
Mandal, Shibaji
Place of Publication
India
Publisher
Bloomsbury India
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Leukemia
Infant
Child
Adolescent
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9789390252619
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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AIMS wellness directory

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9572
Alternative and Integrative Medical Society, University of British Columbia. [Vancouver, BC?]: , [n.d.].
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Alternative and Integrative Medical Society (AIMS)
Corporate Author
Alternative and Integrative Medical Society, University of British Columbia
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publication Date
[n.d.]
Subjects
Alternative Medicine - directories
Health Promotion - directories
Integrative Medicine
Complementary Therapies
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Integrative health : a holistic approach for health professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20222
Koopsen, Cyndie, Young, Caroline. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2009.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Koopsen, Cyndie
Young, Caroline
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2009
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine
Holistic Health
ISBN
9780763757618
0763757616
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Frankly speaking about cancer : take control of side effects with medicine, mind and body

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21141
Washington, DC: Wellness Community , 2009. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 F831 2009
Alternate Title
Frankly speaking about cancer : take control of side effects with medicine, mind and body : practical information for people affected by cancer
Editor
Weiss, Erica
Miller, Linda
Crawford, Bonnie B
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Wellness Community
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
44 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms -psychology
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Discarded
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 F831 2009
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Frankly speaking about cancer : lung cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21401
Hanna, Nasser H. Washington, DC: Cancer Support Community , 2013. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  3 read online  
Author
Hanna, Nasser H
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Cancer Support Community
Publication Date
2013
Series
Frankly speaking about cancer series
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms - therapy
Lung Neoplasms - complications
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Full pdf copy available to download
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Cancer and complementary medicine : your guide to smart choices in symptom management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21862
Lee, Colleen O, Decker, Georgia M. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society | Hygeia Media , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L477c 2012
Table of Contents:; What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.
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Author
Lee, Colleen O
Decker, Georgia M
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Hygeia Media
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
iv, 145 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Table of Contents:
What is complementary and alternative medicine, and can it be used safely? -- Types of complementary and alternative therapies -- Herbs, vitamins, and supplements -- Symptom management with complementary and alternative medicine -- CAM therapy use by site -- Healthy living.
ISBN
935864173
9781935864172
9781935864394
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 L477c 2012
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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Hope for families of children with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113605
Young, Lynda T., Ward, Johnnathan R. Abilene, TX: Leafwood Publishers , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Young, Lynda T.
Ward, Johnnathan R.
Place of Publication
Abilene, TX
Publisher
Leafwood Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
224 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Popular Work
Neoplasms - in infancy & childhood
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
ISBN
9780891129998
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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Review of the Australian Government rebate on natural therapies for private health insurance

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113701
Australia. Department of Health. Canberra, A.C.T.: Australia. Department of Health. , 2015.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  

How to win a tickle fight

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114211
Lang, Mike, Bryant, Aaron. Common Language Storytelling | Hands On Films , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered …
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong
Author
Lang, Mike
Bryant, Aaron
Corporate Author
Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs
Family Lines
Canadian Cancer Society
Publisher
Common Language Storytelling
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
50 min.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Young Adult
Personal Narratives
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.
Notes
The complete documentary can be viewed online.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Coping with childhood leukemia and lymphoma

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114777
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2012. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of Contents:; Introduction; Here to help; Your child - the initial diagnosis; Your child - coping with change; Parents - coming to terms with your feelings; Siblings - helping them cope too; Communicating with your extended family and friends; The new normal; More information
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Corporate Author
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
24 p.
Subjects
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Infant
Child
Adolescent
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Parent-Child Relations
Life Change Events
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Here to help
Your child - the initial diagnosis
Your child - coping with change
Parents - coming to terms with your feelings
Siblings - helping them cope too
Communicating with your extended family and friends
The new normal
More information
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
A copy of this resource can be downloaded or ordered for free
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Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120548
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi…
  1 read online  
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2016
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi gong, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga and other complementary and alternative medical therapies: along with statistics, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, as glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional help and information.
Table of contents:
Part I An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) -- Part II Alternative Medicine Systems -- Part III Complementary and Alternative Therapies -- Part IV Dietary Supplements -- Part V Alternative Treatments for Specific Diseases and Conditions -- Part VI Additional Help and Information
ISBN
9780780813786
9780780814042
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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Working with transgender young people and their families : a critical developmental approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121380
Riggs, Damien W. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan | Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2019.
Audience
Professional
Table of contents:; 1. Introduction -- 2. Children and Gender Development -- 3. Challenges and Joys in Adolescence -- 4. Parent Journeys Through Cisgenderism -- 5. Siblings, Grandparents, and Animal Companions -- 6. Conclusion
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Author
Riggs, Damien W.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2019
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Critical and applied approaches in sexuality, gender and identity
Subjects
Transgender Persons - psychology
Gender Identity
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Adolescent
Adolescent Development
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Interpersonal Relations
Abstract
Table of contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. Children and Gender Development -- 3. Challenges and Joys in Adolescence -- 4. Parent Journeys Through Cisgenderism -- 5. Siblings, Grandparents, and Animal Companions -- 6. Conclusion
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
ISBN
9783030142308
9783030142315
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This EBSCO title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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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…
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

Copies

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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 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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Healing touch : a resource for health care professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9686
Hover-Kramer, Dorothea, Mentgen, Janet, Scandrett-Hibdon, Sharon. New York, NY: Delmar Publishers, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 H434 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Hover-Kramer, Dorothea
Mentgen, Janet
Scandrett-Hibdon, Sharon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Delmar Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
xxi, 242 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Nurse as healer series
Subjects
Touch
Holistic Health
Nursing Care
Complementary Therapies
Nurses' Instruction
ISBN
0827362757
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 H434 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Nana upstairs and nana downstairs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9730
dePaola, Tomie. New York, NY: Puffin Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 D419 1997
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
About a boy?s relationship with his grandmother and great grandmother which teaches him about death.
Author
dePaola, Tomie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Puffin Books
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
About a boy?s relationship with his grandmother and great grandmother which teaches him about death.
ISBN
0698118367
9780698118362
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 D419 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL 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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Talking about death : a dialogue between parent and child

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9733
Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1990. 3rd ed., updated and expanded.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 G875 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes principles for helping children; a passage to be read with a child; guidelines for responding to questions that might arise from the read-along section; and a list of resources.
Author
Grollman, Earl A
Edition
3rd ed., updated and expanded
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Child
Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Includes principles for helping children; a passage to be read with a child; guidelines for responding to questions that might arise from the read-along section; and a list of resources.
ISBN
0807023639
9780807023631
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 G875 1990

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Healing outside the margins : the survivor's guide to integrative cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10289
O'Toole, Carole, Hendricks, Carolyn B. Washington, DC: Lifeline Press , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 O89 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
O'Toole, Carole
Hendricks, Carolyn B
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Lifeline Press
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
ISBN
0895261936
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 O89 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Herb-drug interactions in oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10526
Hamilton, Ont.: BC Decker Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV38 H534c 2003
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Editor
Cassileth, Barrie R
Lucarelli, Charles D
Place of Publication
Hamilton, Ont.
Publisher
BC Decker Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Drug Interactions
Plants, Medicinal - adverse effects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Phytotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies
ISBN
1550092456
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QV38 H534c 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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