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Support for people with cancer : cancer pain control

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122832
National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institute of Health
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Cancer Pain - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF,ePub and Kindle formats.
Read Online
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/pain-control
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/paincontrol.pdf
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Nutrition guide for men with prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123741
Prostate Cancer Canada. Toronto, ON: Prostate Cancer Canada | Canadian Cancer Society , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ762 B862n 2019
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Prostate Cancer Canada
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Prostate Cancer Canada
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
24 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - diet therapy
Prostatic Neoplasms - prevention & control
Prostatic Neoplasms - complications
Complementary Therapies
Nutrition Therapy
Evidence-Based Practice
Body Weight
Popular Work
Notes
This guide was adapted from Nutrition Guide for Men with Prostate Cancer / BC Cancer Agency. 2nd ed. 2014. ISBN: 9781896624242
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WJ762 B862n 2019
Website Notes
July 5 2022: Not available online

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 PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Managing lymphedema for the melanoma patient : a guide to upper and lower limb lymphedema for the newly diagnosed melanoma patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120442
Melanoma Network of Canada. Oakville, ON: Melanoma Network of Canada , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Melanoma Network of Canada
Place of Publication
Oakville, ON
Publisher
Melanoma Network of Canada
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Lymphedema
Melanoma - complications
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://www.melanomanetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/MNC-Lymphedema-Patient-Booklet-2016.pdf
https://www.melanomanetwork.ca/mncpub/
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Getting through : a guide for middle school & high school students when cancer affects the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121494
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
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Getting through : a teacher resource for understanding student(s) affected by cancer in the family
Getting through : a student resource for sorting out school when cancer affects the family
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2016
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Schools
Adolescent
Child
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/coping-and-support-site/Documents/Getting%20Through_Teen%20Brochure_LetterHalf_Interactive%20(4).pdf
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Nutrition guide for men with prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21672
BC Cancer Agency Oncology Nutrition. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency Oncology Nutrition , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 B862n 2014
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Continues / Continued By
Nutrition guide for men with prostate cancer (2009)
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency Oncology Nutrition
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency Oncology Nutrition
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
69 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - diet therapy
Prostatic Neoplasms - prevention & control
Prostatic Neoplasms - complications
Complementary Therapies
Nutrition Therapy
Evidence-Based Practice
Body Weight
Popular Work
ISBN
9781896624242
1896624243
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
WJ752 B862n 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Chemotherapy and your mouth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14863
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. National Institutes of Health , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Publisher
National Institutes of Health
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Mouth Diseases - chemically induced - therapy - popular works - pamphlets
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Dental Care
Notes
NIH Publication No. 13-4361
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/Topics/CancerTreatment/ChemotherapyYourMouth.htm
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Getting ready for breast surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21721
Blades, Jan. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013. rev ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Blades, Jan
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Edition
rev ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mastectomy
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Preoperative Care
Postoperative Care
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/patient-and-public-info-site/Documents/Getting_Ready_for_Breast_Surgery_2013.pdf
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Patient's guide to thyroid cancer : for those diagnosed with papillary or follicular cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21689
Thyroid Cancer Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Thyroid Cancer Canada , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WK270 P298t 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Thyroid Cancer Canada
Editor
Banach, Rita
McLeod, Jennifer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Thyroid Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
23 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Thyroid Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WK270 P298t 2013
Read Online
http://www.thyroidcancercanada.org
http://www.thyroidcancercanada.org/userfiles/files/Booklet_English_final_with_cover.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Managing lymphedema for the melanoma patient : a guide to upper and lower limb lymphedema for the newly diagnosed melanoma patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21703
Liu, Annie, Cyr, Annette. Oakville, ON: Melanoma Network of Canada , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 L783 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Liu, Annie
Cyr, Annette
Corporate Author
Melanoma Network of Canada
Place of Publication
Oakville, ON
Publisher
Melanoma Network of Canada
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
21 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Lymphedema
Melanoma - complications
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH700 L783 2012

Copies

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 Missing Available
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Breast cancer in the family : understanding your risk: 38 p. : ill.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114744
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support. [Toronto, ON]: Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Willow Breast and Hereditary Cancer Support
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Risk Factors
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Genetic Testing
Early Detection of Cancer
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.willow.org/wp-content/uploads/Breast_Cancer_In_The_Family.pdf
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Cancer survivorship : next steps for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20164
American Society of Clinical Oncology. Alexandria, VA: American Society of Clinical Oncology , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 A816 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Place of Publication
Alexandria, VA
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
26 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - complications
Follow-up Studies
Social Support
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 A816 2011
Read Online
http://www.cancer.net/patient/Survivorship
http://www.cancer.net/sites/cancer.net/files/vignette/Cancer_Survivorship.pdf

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Living with advanced cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18474
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C216 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Palliative Care
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Caregivers
Family Relations
Pain
Advance Care Planning
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Terminal Care
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C216 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Patient's guide to thyroid cancer : for those diagnosed with papillary or follicular cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19511
Sharkey, Patricia. [Toronto, ON]: Thyroid Cancer Canada , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WK270 P298t 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Sharkey, Patricia
Corporate Author
Thyroid Cancer Canada
Editor
Banach, Rita
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Thyroid Cancer Canada
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
34 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Thyroid Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WK270 P298t 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Mammograms : your step-by-step guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18221
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP815 B862m 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Mammography
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Mass Screening
British Columbia
Patient Education as Topic
Teaching Materials
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Language
English
Punjabi
Chinese-Traditional
Korean
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP815 B862m 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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Sexuality for the man with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19119
Schover, Leslie R. New York, NY: American Cancer Society, Inc. , 2009. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S375s 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Schover, Leslie R
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
100 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Sexual Behavior
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Men's Health
Male
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 S375s 2009
Website Notes
The most current edition of this title is available online.
Read Online
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/sexualsideeffectsinmen/index

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Sexuality for the woman with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19583
Schover, Leslie R. New York, NY: American Cancer Society, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S377s 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Schover, Leslie R
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
92 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Sexual Behavior
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Women's Health
Female
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 S377s 2009
Website Notes
The most current edition of this title is available online.
Read Online
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/sexualsideeffectsinwomen/sexualityforthewoman/index

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Getting ready for breast surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15554
Coutts, Nancy, Parker, Cathy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP910 G394 2007
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Only applicable to patients at BCCA Vancouver Centre or Vancouver General Hospital or UBC Hospital
More Information
Author
Coutts, Nancy
Parker, Cathy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group Secretariat
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
16 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Diseases - surgery
Mastectomy
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Preoperative Care
Postoperative Care
Popular Work
Abstract
Only applicable to patients at BCCA Vancouver Centre or Vancouver General Hospital or UBC Hospital
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WP910 G394 2007

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
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Healthy brain kit : clinically proven tools to boost your memory, sharpen your mind, keep your brain young

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120107
Weil, Andrew, Small, Gary. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM173.7 W422 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Healthy brain kit workbook
Author
Weil, Andrew
Small, Gary
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
2 sound discs (125 min.) + 1 book (52 p. ; 23 cm.) + 35 brain-training cards
Subjects
Brain
Memory Disorders - prevention & control
Memory - physiology
Cognitive Aging
Neuronal Plasticity
Psychology
Learning
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591795308
1591795303
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM173.7 W422 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Patient's guide to thyroid cancer : for those diagnosed with papillary or follicular cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17580
Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group (Thry'vors) Inc. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group (Thry'vors) Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WK270 P298c 2007
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group (Thry'vors) Inc.
Editor
Banach, Rita
Sharkey, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group (Thry'vors) Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
25 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Thyroid Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WK270 P298c 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Deep, healing sleep

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19817
Hopps, Nancy, Parshalle, Brad. Eugene, OR: Synergistic Systems , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H7981d 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Hopps, Nancy
Parshalle, Brad
Place of Publication
Eugene, OR
Publisher
Synergistic Systems
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
1 CD : 60 minutes + booklet (16 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.)
Series
Relax into healing
Subjects
Sleep
Relaxation Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Mental Healing
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780966306965
0966306961
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H7981d 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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