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Disrupting breast cancer narratives : stories of rage and repair

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122844
Nielsen, Emilia. [Toronto, ON]: University of Toronto Press , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Contents:
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Author
Nielsen, Emilia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2019
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
Contents:
ISBN
9781487530020
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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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Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2019. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Editor
Jemal, Ahmedin
Torre, Lindsey
Soerjomataram, Isabelle
Bray, Freddie
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Global Burden of Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Risk Factors
Atlases
ISBN
9781604432657
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's cancer : principles and practice of oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121079
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2019. 11th ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer : principles and practice of oncology
Editor
DeVita, Vincent T.
Lawrence, Theodore S.
Rosenberg, Steven A.
Edition
11th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2019
Series
Ovid
Subjects
Neoplasms
Medical Oncology
ISBN
9781496394637
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This 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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Journey mapping in cancer care : patient and provider experiences in receiving and delivering cancer care in British Columbia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121215
BC Cancer Agency, British Columbia Ministry of Health, First Nations Health Authority, BC Patient Safety & Quality Council. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Patient Safety & Quality Council , 2019.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
British Columbia Ministry of Health
First Nations Health Authority
BC Patient Safety & Quality Council
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Patient Safety & Quality Council
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Patient Navigation
Patient Satisfaction
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Health Personnel
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
Quality of Health Care
Health Services
Health Services, Indigenous
British Columbia
Notes
January 2019
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
High-resolution versions of the maps can be
downloaded from BCPSQC.ca
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Allman, Toney. San Francisco, CA: Reference Point Press, Inc. , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Table of contents:; Introduction: A Once-Deadly Diagnosis -- Chapter One: What Is Cancer? -- Chapter Two: What Causes Cancer? -- Chapter Three: Can Cancer Be Treated or Cured? -- Chapter Four: What Is It Like to Live with Cancer? -- Source Notes -- Organizations and Websites -- For Further Research…
  1 read online  
Author
Allman, Toney
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Reference Point Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2019
Series
Diseases and Disorders of Youth
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms
Child
Adolescent
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Table of contents:
Introduction: A Once-Deadly Diagnosis -- Chapter One: What Is Cancer? -- Chapter Two: What Causes Cancer? -- Chapter Three: Can Cancer Be Treated or Cured? -- Chapter Four: What Is It Like to Live with Cancer? -- Source Notes -- Organizations and Websites -- For Further Research
Audience: Grade 9-12
ISBN
9781682823972
9781682823989
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Canadian cancer statistics 2019

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121739
Canadian Cancer Society, Statistics Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Cancer Society Statistics Advisory Committee. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2019.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  

Choosing to live, choosing to die : the complexities of assisted dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124485
Tate, Nikki, Wuthrich. Belle (ill.). [British Columbia]: Orca Book Publishers , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 T216c 2019
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
"This nonfiction book for teens examines the complex issue of medical assistance in dying from multiple perspectives."-- Provided by publisher
Author
Tate, Nikki
Wuthrich. Belle (ill.)
Place of Publication
[British Columbia]
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
172 pages : colour illustrations ; 22cm
Subjects
Right to Die
Euthanasia
Suicide, Assisted
Ethics, Medical
Canada
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"This nonfiction book for teens examines the complex issue of medical assistance in dying from multiple perspectives."-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781459818897
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 T216c 2019

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Wednesday, May 29, 2024
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Wisdom engaged : traditional knowledge for Northern Community well-Being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125186
Edmonton, AB: Polynya Press , 2019. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 J67 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Johnson, Leslie Main
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Polynya Press
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 402 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Patterns of Northern Traditional Healing; v. 3
Subjects
First Nations
Indigenous Canadians
Healthy Lifestyle
Medicine, Traditional
Plants, Medicinal
Spiritual Therapies
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781772124101
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA300 J67 2019

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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ORNAC standards, guidelines and position statements for perioperative registered nurses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122137
Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC). Kingston, ON: Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada , 2019. 14th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY161 O61s 2019
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Contents:; Sec 1. Practice standards and competencies -- Sec 2. Infection prevention and control -- Sec 3. Perioperative phases / Anesthesia / Surgical energy / Specific care management -- Sec 4. Risk managment and occupation health and safety -- Sec 5. Exceptional clinical events -- Sec 6. Glossar…
Alternate Title
ORNAC 2019
Corporate Author
Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC)
Edition
14th ed.
Place of Publication
Kingston, ON
Publisher
Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xxx, 6 numbered sections : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Perioperative Nursing - standards
Operating Room Nursing - standards
Practice Guideline
Infection Control
Occupational Health
Risk Management
Safety
Canada
Abstract
Contents:
Sec 1. Practice standards and competencies -- Sec 2. Infection prevention and control -- Sec 3. Perioperative phases / Anesthesia / Surgical energy / Specific care management -- Sec 4. Risk managment and occupation health and safety -- Sec 5. Exceptional clinical events -- Sec 6. Glossary.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WY161 O61s 2019

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Ethical and legal issues in Canadian nursing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122964
Keatings, Margaret, Adams, Pamela. [Toronto, ON]: Elsevier , 2019. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY85 K428 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Keatings, Margaret
Adams, Pamela
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 386 pages : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Ethics, Nursing
Legislation, Nursing
Codes of Ethics
Canada
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781771721776
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
CN Library
Call Number
WY85 K428 2020

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library Available
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Mosby's Canadian manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121129
Pagana, Kathleen Deska, Pagana, Timothy James, Pike-MacDonald, Sandra A. [Toronto, ON]: Elsevier , 2019. 2nd Canadian ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QY4 P128 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Pagana, Kathleen Deska
Pagana, Timothy James
Pike-MacDonald, Sandra A
Edition
2nd Canadian ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiii, 1239 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Reference Values
Handbooks
Canada
ISBN
9780323567466
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library REF
Vancouver Library REF
Call Number
QY4 P128 2019

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Library REF Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library REF Available
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Explaining cancer : finding order in disorder

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122995
Plutynski, Anya. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2018.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Plutynski, Anya
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2018
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
ISBN
9780199967452
9780199967469
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
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Canadian cancer statistics 2018

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123104
Canadian Cancer Society, Statistics Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Cancer Society Statistics Advisory Committee. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2018.
Audience
Professional
A 2018 special report on cancer incidence by stage
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Canadian Cancer Statistics: a 2018 special report
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Statistics Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadian Cancer Society Statistics Advisory Committee
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - mortality
Neoplasms - trends
Prevalence
Incidence
Population Forecast
Statistics
Tables
Canada
Abstract
A 2018 special report on cancer incidence by stage
Notes
June 2018
ISSN
0835-2976
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Oncology board review : blueprint study guide and Q&A

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120244
New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; PART I HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES; PART II AERODIGESTIVE MALIGNANCIES; PART III ENDOCRINE MALIGNANCIES; PART IV BREAST CANCER; PART V GENITOURINARY MALIGNANCIES; PART VI GASTROINTESTINAL MALIGNANCIES; PART VII SARCOMA; PART VIII MELANOMA; PART IX CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM MALIGNANCIE…
  1 read online  
Editor
Worden, Francis P.
Khoriaty, Rami N.
Cobain, Erin F.
Pearson, Alexander T.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2018
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms
Medical Oncology
Examination Questions
Handbooks
Abstract
Table of Contents:
PART I HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES
PART II AERODIGESTIVE MALIGNANCIES
PART III ENDOCRINE MALIGNANCIES
PART IV BREAST CANCER
PART V GENITOURINARY MALIGNANCIES
PART VI GASTROINTESTINAL MALIGNANCIES
PART VII SARCOMA
PART VIII MELANOMA
PART IX CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM MALIGNANCIES
PART X GYNECOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES
PART XI CANCER OF UNKNOWN PRIMARY
PART XII GENETICS AND TUMOR BIOLOGY
PART XIII SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
PART XIV BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION
PART XV BIOSTATISTICS
ISBN
620701154
9781620701157
9781617052927
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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American Cancer Society's oncology in practice : clinical management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120847
American Cancer Society. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; 1 THORACIC CANCERS -- 2 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM CANCERS -- 3 HEAD AND NECK -- 4 URINARY SYSTEM -- 5 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE CANCER -- 6 MALE REPRODUCTIVE CANCERS -- 7 BREAST CANCER -- 8 HEMATOLOGIC CANCERS -- 9 SKIN CANCER -- 10 ENDOCRINE CANCERS -- 11 CANCER OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND EYE …
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Oncology in practice
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date
2018
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms
Abstract
Table of Contents:
1 THORACIC CANCERS -- 2 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM CANCERS -- 3 HEAD AND NECK -- 4 URINARY SYSTEM -- 5 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE CANCER -- 6 MALE REPRODUCTIVE CANCERS -- 7 BREAST CANCER -- 8 HEMATOLOGIC CANCERS -- 9 SKIN CANCER -- 10 ENDOCRINE CANCERS -- 11 CANCER OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND EYE -- 12 BONE AND SOFT TISSUE TUMORS -- 13 CANCER OF UNKNOWN PRIMARY, PARANEOPLASTIC SYNDROMES, AND PERITONEAL CARCINOMATOSIS -- 14 PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT ONCOLOGY.
ISBN
1118517644
9781118517642
9781118592076
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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Living with cancer : a report on the patient experience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121192
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience, is the first in a series looking at Canadian cancer care exclusively from the patient perspective, illustrating the experience of those individuals and families living with and beyond cancer. This groundbreaking report includes data drawn from…
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
50 p.
Series
System performance reports
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Satisfaction
Patient Navigation
Cancer Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Uncertainty
Integrative Oncology
Health Services Accessibility
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
Continuity of Care
Quality of Health Care
Statistics
Canada
Abstract
Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience, is the first in a series looking at Canadian cancer care exclusively from the patient perspective, illustrating the experience of those individuals and families living with and beyond cancer. This groundbreaking report includes data drawn from multiple sources, including Patient Reported Outcomes partners, the Ambulatory Oncology Patient Satisfaction Survey, and initial results from the first Canada-wide study of cancer survivors on the experience of 13,000 Canadians with cancer. - website
Notes
January 2018
ISBN
9781988000343
9781988000350
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Exploring equitably high quality cancer survivorship care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121193
Truant, Tracy L. O. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2018.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Truant, Tracy L. O.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Cancer Survivors
Healthcare Disparities
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Thesis
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Access to palliative care in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121194
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2018.
Audience
Professional
CIHI's report Access to Palliative Care in Canada provides baseline information on what we know about palliative care services in the last year of life, on whether Canadians have equitable and timely access to appropriate services and on gaps in this area of health care. - Website
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Publication Date
2018
Subjects
Palliative Care
Delivery of Health Care
Community Health Planning
Caregivers
Canada
Abstract
CIHI's report Access to Palliative Care in Canada provides baseline information on what we know about palliative care services in the last year of life, on whether Canadians have equitable and timely access to appropriate services and on gaps in this area of health care. - Website
ISBN
9781771097376
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Understanding cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124554
Duhig, Holly. Norfolk, UK: BookLife Publishing , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D871u 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"These titles [Series] are designed to assist in explaining and understanding a diagnosis. By providing clear facts, statistics, and advice, these titles thoroughly explore various medical conditions and mental health diagnoses. " - Back cover
Author
Duhig, Holly
Place of Publication
Norfolk, UK
Publisher
BookLife Publishing
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Series
Health matters
Subjects
Neoplasms
Adolescent
Child
Patient Education as Topic
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"These titles [Series] are designed to assist in explaining and understanding a diagnosis. By providing clear facts, statistics, and advice, these titles thoroughly explore various medical conditions and mental health diagnoses. " - Back cover
ISBN
9781786373397
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D871u 2018

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Your digital undertaker : exploring death in the digital age in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122118
Hartung, Sharon. [British Columbia]: Sharon Hartung , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 H336 2018
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Hartung, Sharon
Place of Publication
[British Columbia]
Publisher
Sharon Hartung
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
iv, 268 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Death
Wills
Advance Care Planning
Information technology
Canada
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781999450137
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
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 H336 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 KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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