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Exercise for all : making it work for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21196
Tang, Swee May. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2006?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Author
Tang, Swee May
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Harborview Medical Center
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2006?
Physical Description
22 cm.
Subjects
Health Promotion
Emigrants and Immigrants
Exercise
Physical Fitness
Asian Americans
Popular Work
Language
Chinese-Simplified
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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Unconventional cancer therapies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121736
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Information Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1997. 2nd ed,.
Audience
Patient or Public
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Information Centre
Edition
2nd ed,
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Alternative Medicine
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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Unconventional cancer therapies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog53
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Information Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2000. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B863u 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Out of print
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Information Centre
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Alternative Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
Out of print
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ201 B863u 2000

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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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
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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Unconventional cancer therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5922
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic. Education Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic. Education Services , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Alternate Title
A word about unconventional cancer therapy
Corporate Author
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic. Education Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic. Education Services
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Alternative Medicine - popular works - pamphlets
British Columbia Cancer Agency Library - popular works - pamphlets
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18004
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Health Personnel
First Nations
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Delivery of Health Care
Professional-Patient Relations
Ethnic Groups
Community Health Aides
Health Services Accessibility
Social Support
Patient Advocacy
British Columbia
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes:
Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007)
Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten)
Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris)
Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009
DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009)
Looking for and finding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer treatments
Stories from aboriginal women
Talking to our family?
Recovery and lifestyle
What is palliative care?
Appendixes
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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Tyler's honest herbal : a sensible guide to the use of herbs and related remedies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5499
Foster, Steven, Tyler, Varro E. New York, NY: Haworth Herbal Press , 1999. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Call Number
QV767 F757 1999
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Foster, Steven
Tyler, Varro E
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Haworth Herbal Press
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Herbs
Plants, Medicinal
ISBN
9780789007056
0789007053
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QV767 F757 1999

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Caregiver's guide for Canadians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21235
Lauber, Rick. North Vancouver, BC: Self-Counsel Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT120 L366 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Lauber, Rick
Place of Publication
North Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Self-Counsel Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
139 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Aged
Adult Children
Parents
Family Relations
Home Nursing
Self Care
Housing for the Elderly
Popular Work
ISBN
9781770400405
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WT120 L366 2010

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Breast cancer companion guide : information kit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20771
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B829a 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
WP870 B829a 2012
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Resource guide for Chinese cancer patients (Lower Mainland)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15684
Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K98 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Kwong, Sandy
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
34 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Social Support
Patients - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Resource Guides
Popular Work
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ201 K98 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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What to expect : a patient's guide : Vancouver Island Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21522
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre , 2014. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Alternate Title
Vancouver Island Centre : what to expect : a patient's guide
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
19 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Cancer Care Facilities
British Columbia
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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What to expect : a patient's guide to the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Island

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21523
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre | Cedarwood Productions Inc. , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Your first visit
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Cedarwood Productions Inc.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
24 minutes
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Cancer Care Facilities
British Columbia
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Brain tumour : you are not alone on this journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19984
International Brain Tumour Alliance. Surrey, UK: International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) , 2011. World ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B814i 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
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Brain tumour : clinicians, patients, caregivers, advocates, surgeons, researchers, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and others - all part of the international brain tumour community : you are not alone on this journey
Alternate Title
Brain tumour magazine
Corporate Author
International Brain Tumour Alliance
Editor
Oliver, Kathy
Strangman, Denis
Edition
World ed.
Place of Publication
Surrey, UK
Publisher
International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA)
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
130 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Caregivers
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Oncology Nursing
World Health
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Online
Frequency
Annual
Holdings
Online: 2012-
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WL358 B814i 2011
Website Notes
Past issues 2012-2015 are available online.
Read Online

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC 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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Financial information for cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16370
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B365f 2008
Health care team discussion; Overall outline of content; Dr. Jefferys and patient; Income replacement options (Human Resources Canada); CPP disability; Prescription coverage; Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance; Health Insurance BC and General Medical Costs (premium assistance); Transporta…
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
17 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - economics
Social Support
Financial Support
Insurance, Disability
Insurance, Health
Insurance Benefits
Employment
British Columbia
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
Health care team discussion
Overall outline of content
Dr. Jefferys and patient
Income replacement options (Human Resources Canada)
CPP disability
Prescription coverage
Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance
Health Insurance BC and General Medical Costs (premium assistance)
Transportation
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ200 B365f 2008
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Financial information for cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113471
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2015. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B365f 2015
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
1. Introduction (1:40 minutes); Introduction (video) Hosted by Shelley Pennington, BC Cancer Agency; 2. I need to stop working? (12:44 minutes); I need to stop working (video) Hosted by Maureen Parkinson & Douglas Ozier, BC Cancer Agency; 3. Accommodation - Home Support - Transportation (5:34 min…
Alternate Title
Financial information for cancer patients : accommodation, home, support, transportation
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
27 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - economics
Social Support
Financial Support
Insurance, Disability
Insurance, Health
Insurance Benefits
Employment
British Columbia
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
1. Introduction (1:40 minutes)
Introduction (video) Hosted by Shelley Pennington, BC Cancer Agency
2. I need to stop working? (12:44 minutes)
I need to stop working (video) Hosted by Maureen Parkinson & Douglas Ozier, BC Cancer Agency
3. Accommodation - Home Support - Transportation (5:34 minutes)
Accommodation, Transportation & Homecare (video) Hosted by Amy Lai, BC Cancer Agency
NOTE: Correction to slide "Accommodation, Transportation and Home Care at 1:23 minutes - Canadian Cancer Society phone number is 1-888-939-3333
4. Who covers the costs of healthcare and medical treatment? (3:03 minutes)
Who covers the costs of healthcare services (video) Hosted by Sarah Sample, BC Cancer Agency
5. Chinese version (4:23 minutes)
Chinese version (video) Hosted by Sandy Kwong, BC Cancer Agency
Notes
Note: This DVD must be played on computers. It is not formatted for DVD-players.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
VC Library Archives
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B365f 2015

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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 VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Be active : education for Chinese cancer survivors and their families : participant guide 2015

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119738
Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA18.2 B365 2015
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Alternate Title
Be active : survivorship education for chinese-speaking cancer patients
Author
Kwong, Sandy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
92 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - education
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Patient Education
Patient-Centered Care
Adaptation, Psychological
Self Care
Self-Help Groups
Social Support
BC Cancer Agency
Language
English
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
VC Library Archives
Call Number
WA18.2 B365 2015

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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2016 report to the community

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120143
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
BC Cancer Agency care and research : 2016 report to the community
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
38 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Biomedical Research
Oncology Nursing
Clinical Trials
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient-Centered Care
Research Report
BC Cancer Agency
Cancer Care Facilities
Delivery of Health Care
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library BCCA Pubs
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
VC Library Archives
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Most important thing...your guide to the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Island Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10149
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2002
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 18 minutes
Subjects
Vancouver Island Cancer Centre - videocassettes
Cancer Care Facilities - British Columbia - videocassettes
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ24 B863v 2002
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High protein cookbook for muscle health during cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124093
Wilson, Hillary, Armet, Anissa, Prado, Carla. Edmonton, AB: University of Alberta , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W746h 2022
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
  1 read online  
Author
Wilson, Hillary
Armet, Anissa
Prado, Carla
Corporate Author
University of Alberta
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
University of Alberta
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
165 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Diet, High-Protein
Nutrition Therapy
Cookbook
Notes
Pagination varies between print and digital copy.
ISBN
9781551954769
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W746h 2022
Website Notes
Digital copy of book may be downloaded at url.
Read Online

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 PG 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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