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Book of (even more) awesome

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120742
Pasricha, Neil. New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Pasricha, Neil
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
390 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Happiness
Emotions
Humor
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9780399157509
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H27 P284 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Chicken soup for the soul : reboot your life : 101 stories about finding a new path to happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21718
Cos Cob, CT: Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H27 C534 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Editor
Newark, Amy
Cook, Claire
Place of Publication
Cos Cob, CT
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
398 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Happiness
Emotions
Adaptation, Psychological
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9781611599404
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H27 C534 2014

Copies

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Pure happiness : awaken to your truth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120182
Molavi, Bob. [Vancouver, BC?]: Neil and Cathy Schlosser , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H27 M65 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Cancer survivor Bob Molavi helps you align with your true purpose, expand your creativity, bolster your productivity and deepen your relationship with life, so you may come to understand happiness like never before."
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Alternate Title
Pure happiness : your guide to inner freedom
Author
Molavi, Bob
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Neil and Cathy Schlosser
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
101 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Happiness
Emotions
Adaptation, Psychological
Spiritual Therapies
Mental Healing
Popular Work
Abstract
"Cancer survivor Bob Molavi helps you align with your true purpose, expand your creativity, bolster your productivity and deepen your relationship with life, so you may come to understand happiness like never before."
ISBN
9780994846822
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 H27 M65 2016

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Spontaneous happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21245
Weil, Andrew. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company , 2011. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB880 W422 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Weil, Andrew
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
281 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Mental Health
Emotions
Happiness
Mind-Body Therapies
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Popular Work
ISBN
9780316129442
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB880 W422 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Helping others with depression : words to say, things to do

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124487
Noonan, Susan J. Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171.5 N817 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"The book is meant for those who want to help a loved one with depression. The book details what depression is and what its main symptoms and manifestations are, followed by proven strategies for encouraging someone to get treatment and suggestions for how to tell when depressive symptoms are getti…
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Author
Noonan, Susan J.
Responsibility
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
John Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xiii, 256 pages ; 26 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Depression
Depression - therapy
Abstract
"The book is meant for those who want to help a loved one with depression. The book details what depression is and what its main symptoms and manifestations are, followed by proven strategies for encouraging someone to get treatment and suggestions for how to tell when depressive symptoms are getting worse and may indicate a risk for suicide"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781421439303
1421439301
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171.5 N817 2021

Copies

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Quick and healthy : 50 simple delicious recipes for every day

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122847
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 A512 2020
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Quick and healthy : fifty simple delicious recipes for every day
Quick & healthy : 50 simple delicious recipes for every day
Quick & healthy : fifty simple delicious recipes for every day
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2020
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Cookbook
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604432626
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 A512 2020
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.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5964519

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The funny thing about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121142
Haddon, Josh. [Canada]: Joshua Haddon , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H127 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Haddon, Josh
Place of Publication
[Canada]
Publisher
Joshua Haddon
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
83 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Esophageal Neoplasms
Adaptation, Psychological
Humor
Personal Narratives
Young Adult
Popular Work
ISBN
9781926599632
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H127 2018

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Chapter 3: Reports on value-for-money audits : cancer treatment services

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121665
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario. [Toronto, ON]: Office of the Auditor General of Ontario , 2017.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Ministry of health and long-term care : cancer treatment services
Corporate Author
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario
Publication Date
2017
Series
Reports on value-for-money audits, sec 3.02
Office of the Auditor General of Ontario 2017 annual report, v.1
Subjects
Medical Audit
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - economics
Delivery of Health Care
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Cancer Care Ontario
Ontario
Notes
The report, Sec. 3.02 Cancer treatment services, is one of the Chapter 3 Reports on Value-for-Money Audits from the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario 2017 annual report, vol.1.
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/annualreports/arreports/en17/v1_302en17.pdf
http://www.auditor.on.ca/en/content/annualreports/arbyyear/ar2017.html#volume1
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Overcoming stress-induced brain fog : 10 simple ways to find focus, improve memory & feel grounded

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124524
Weber, Jill P. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2022.
Audience
Professional
"Brain fog-that feeling of being overstimulated and stressed to the point where it affects the ability to focus, concentrate, or communicate effectively-is a very real issue for many people. The prolonged stress and anxiety that lead to brain fog can decrease motivation, passion, and even one's sen…
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Weber, Jill P.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Stress (Psychology)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - methods
Anxiety
Mindfulness
Popular Work
Abstract
"Brain fog-that feeling of being overstimulated and stressed to the point where it affects the ability to focus, concentrate, or communicate effectively-is a very real issue for many people. The prolonged stress and anxiety that lead to brain fog can decrease motivation, passion, and even one's sense of self-worth. This book presents proven-effective skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and neuroscience, and offers readers ten powerful and accessible approaches for cutting through the haze and reclaiming control"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781684039944
9781684039968
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BC Cancer-network computers. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
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.
Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
Read Online
https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://bccancer-ebooks.ebookcentral.proquest.com/libcentral/FullRecord.aspx?p=29377726
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Opening to grief : finding your way from loss to peace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122894
Willis, Claire B. Newburyport, MA: Dharma Spring , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 W734 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"Opening to Grief is a companion for this tender time. With the demeanor and tone of a loving friend, the authors offer an invitation to grieve fully, to turn toward your emotions and experiences however they arrive, and to follow your own path toward healing....Because we love, we grieve. And when…
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Author
Willis, Claire B.
Place of Publication
Newburyport, MA
Publisher
Dharma Spring
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xviii, 123 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Loss
Grief
Bereavement
Buddhism - psychology
Meditation
Popular Work
Abstract
"Opening to Grief is a companion for this tender time. With the demeanor and tone of a loving friend, the authors offer an invitation to grieve fully, to turn toward your emotions and experiences however they arrive, and to follow your own path toward healing....Because we love, we grieve. And when we fully feel our sorrow, we open to loving ourselves and other beings more deeply." - Provided by publisher.
Notes
Branch copies may differ by ISBN
ISBN
9781590035122
9781590035269
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 W734 2020
Website Notes
Some copies were purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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EKG plain and simple

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121312
Ellis, Karen M. New York, NY: Pearson Education , 2016. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
More Information
Alternate Title
Electrocardiography plain and simple
Author
Ellis, Karen M.
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Pearson Education
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
x, 499 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Electrocardiography
ISBN
9780134525051
0134525051
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
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True refuge : finding peace and freedom in your own awakened heart

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123552
New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2016 | 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 B796 2016
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
2016
1997
Physical Description
xviii, 290 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Buddhism
Uncertainty
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553386349
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 B796 2016

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr On Loan, due Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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Hardwiring happiness: the new brain science of contentment, calm, and confidence

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122875
Hanson, Rick. New York, NY: Harmony Books , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB880 H251 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Hanson, Rick
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harmony Books
Publication Date
2015
Subjects
Happiness
Motivation
Neuropsychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780385347334
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB880 H251 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
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Breast cancer clear & simple : all your questions answered : from the experts at the American Cancer Society

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119619
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828 2016
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Breast cancer clear and simple
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xviii, 190 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Clear & simple
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604432367
1604432365
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B828 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Dead mom walking : a memoir of miracle cures and other disasters

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122879
Matlow, Rachel. [Toronto, ON]: Viking , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M433 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. It's Stage 1, so her mom will get surgery and everything will go back to normal. But growing up in Rachel's family, there was no normal... Dead Mom Walking is the hilarious and heartfelt story of what happens when t…
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Author
Matlow, Rachel
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
310 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. It's Stage 1, so her mom will get surgery and everything will go back to normal. But growing up in Rachel's family, there was no normal... Dead Mom Walking is the hilarious and heartfelt story of what happens when two people who've always written their own script go head to head with each other, and with life's least forgiving plot device." - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9780735236301
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 M433 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Be the noodle : fifty ways to be a compassionate, courageous, crazy-good caregiver

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19210
Kelly, Lois E. New York, NY: World Audience, Inc. , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K29 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Kelly, Lois E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
World Audience, Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
124 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9781935444695
1935444697
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K29 2010

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Cancer : 50 essential things to do

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21648
Anderson, Greg. New York, NY: Plume , 2013. 4th ed., completely rev. and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2013
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer : fifty (50) essential things to do : completely revised and updated with a new holistic approach : 2013 edition
Author
Anderson, Greg
Edition
4th ed., completely rev. and updated.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Plume
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xvii, 296p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Participation
Holistic Health
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452298286
0452298288
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 A5461 2013

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library On Loan, due Thursday, May 16, 2024
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Finding the words : how to talk with children and teens about death, suicide, funerals, homicide, cremation and other end-of-life matters

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121072
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 W855 2013
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Contents:; Children's grief-why it's unique -- Companioning children through grief -- When a parent dies -- When a sibling dies -- When a grandparent dies -- When a pet dies -- When a friend or classmate dies -- When someone dies by suicide -- When someone dies by homicide or manslaughter -- When s…
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Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
138 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Child
Adolescent
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Communication
Abstract
Contents:
Children's grief-why it's unique -- Companioning children through grief -- When a parent dies -- When a sibling dies -- When a grandparent dies -- When a pet dies -- When a friend or classmate dies -- When someone dies by suicide -- When someone dies by homicide or manslaughter -- When someone close has a terminal or life-threatening illness -- When the child is dying -- Attending a funeral or ceremony.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781617221897
1617221899
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 W855 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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In-between days : a memoir about living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog115008
Harrison, Teva. [Toronto, ON]: House of Anansi Press Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H322 2016
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Harrison, Teva
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
House of Anansi Press Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
163 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Biography
Graphic Novels
Cartoons
Popular Work
ISBN
9781487001087
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H322 2016

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My heart fills with happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122088
Gray Smith, Monique. [Victoria, BC?]: Orca Book Publishers , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H27 C5 G78 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Summary: A board book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy.; Ages: 2-5 (can be enjoyed by all ages!)
More Information
Author
Gray Smith, Monique
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
20 unnumbered pages. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Indigenous Canadians
Happiness
Resilience
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
Summary: A board book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy.
Ages: 2-5 (can be enjoyed by all ages!)
ISBN
9781459809574
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H27 C5 G78 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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