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Cancer causes and controversies : understanding risk reduction and prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113550
Kwabi-Addo, Bernard, Lindstrom, Tia Laura. Greenwood Publishing Group , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Kwabi-Addo, Bernard
Lindstrom, Tia Laura
Publisher
Greenwood Publishing Group
Publication Date
2011
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780313379284
9780313379291
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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Cancer control report : regional analysis : 1984-93 : incidence, mortality and survival

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18266
Coldman, Andrew J. [Vancouver, BC?]: Andrew J. Coldman , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Description of analysis; Presentation format and interpretation; Geographic analysis; Site selection; Description of site panels; Regional numbers of cancer cases and projections; Discussion; Panels; Table 1 : estimated annual cases of cancer in 20 health regions; Apendices
Author
Coldman, Andrew J
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Andrew J. Coldman
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms
Statistics
Unpublished Works
British Columbia
Abstract
Description of analysis
Presentation format and interpretation
Geographic analysis
Site selection
Description of site panels
Regional numbers of cancer cases and projections
Discussion
Panels
Table 1 : estimated annual cases of cancer in 20 health regions
Apendices
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
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Biology and treatment of cancer : understanding cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113554
Pardee, Arthur B., Stein, Gary S. Wiley Blackwell , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Pardee, Arthur B.
Stein, Gary S.
Publisher
Wiley Blackwell
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
316 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780470009581
9780470374238
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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Cancer as a metabolic disease : on the origin, management, and prevention of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119769
Seyfried, Thomas N. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 S453 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Seyfried, Thomas N.
Place of Publication
Hoboken, N.J.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xvi, 421 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Neoplasms - metabolism
Energy Metabolism
Ketogenic Diet
Mitochondria - metabolism
ISBN
9780470584927
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 S453 2012

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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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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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2021. 9th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a he…
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer sourcebook
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
9th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2021
Series
Health reference series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides updated information about common types of cancer affecting the head, neck, central nervous system, endocrine system, lungs, digestive and urinary tracts, blood cells, immune system, skin, bones, and other body systems. It explains how people can reduce their risk of cancer by adopting a healthy lifestyle, addressing issues related to cancer risk, and taking advantage of screening exams. Various treatment choices, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and biological therapies ? are discussed, and facts are provided about cancer clinical trials and other ongoing research. And also it talks about life after cancer treatment and healthy food choices. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms, a directory of national cancer organizations, and suggestions for finding community-based resources. - Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9780780819191
9780780819207
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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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2011. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers,…
  1 read online  
Editor
Bellenir, Karen
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
1110 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Health reference series
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, a glossary of related terms, statistical data, and a directory of resources for additional information
ISBN
9780780811980
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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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2015. 7th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers,…
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Cancer sourcebook
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2015
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, a glossary of related terms, statistical data, and a directory of resources for additional information
Table of contents:
Part I Cancer Overview -- Part II Risk Factors and Cancer Prevention -- Part III Cancer Types -- Part IV Cancer Detection and Diagnosis -- Part V Cancer Treatment -- Part VI Coping With Cancer -- Part VII Research and Clinical Trials -- Part VIII Trends and Statistics -- Part IX Additional Help and Information
ISBN
9780780813557
9780780813960
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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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…
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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
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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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2007. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215b 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers,…
Editor
Bellenir, Karen
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xviii, 1133 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Neoplasm Metastasis
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about major forms and stages of cancer, featuring facts about head and neck cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas, blood cell cancers, endocrine cancers, skin cancers, bone cancers, metastatic cancers, and more ; along with facts about cancer treatments, cancer risks and prevention, a glossary of related terms, statistical data, and a directory of resources for additional information
ISBN
9780780809475
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C215b 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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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
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Sarg, Michael, Gross, Ann D. New York, NY: Facts on File , 2007. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ13 S245c 2007
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Cancer dictionary : an A-to-Z guide to more than 2,500 term that include anticancer drugs, cancer symptoms, diagnostic tests, prevention, risk factors, surgical procedures, treatments and therapies and more
Author
Sarg, Michael
Gross, Ann D
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Facts on File
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xv, 416 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Dictionary
Abstract
Cancer dictionary : an A-to-Z guide to more than 2,500 term that include anticancer drugs, cancer symptoms, diagnostic tests, prevention, risk factors, surgical procedures, treatments and therapies and more
ISBN
9780816064113
0816064113
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Library REF
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ13 S245c 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library REF Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Drescher, Fran. New York, NY: Warner Books, Inc. , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D773 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Drescher, Fran
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Warner Books, Inc.
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xv, 236 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Uterine Neoplasms
Biography
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780446530194
0446530190
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D773 2002

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC 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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Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ 17 C215c 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
  1 read online  
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
136 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens
Global Burden of Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Risk Factors
Atlases
ISBN
9781604432282
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ 17 C215c 2014
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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 VAN Cancer Info Ctr 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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Philadelphia, PA: Current Medicine LLC , 2008. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ17 A880 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Markman, Maurie
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Current Medicine LLC
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 662 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Atlases
ISBN
9781573402897
1573402893
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ17 A880 2008

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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100 questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13816
Kelvin, Joanne Frankel, Tyson, Leslie B. Sudbury, Ma.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , c2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K29 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers about cancer symptoms and cancer treatment side effects
Author
Kelvin, Joanne Frankel
Tyson, Leslie B
Place of Publication
Sudbury, Ma.
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
v, 228 p. ; 23 cm
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents
Popular Work
ISBN
0763726125 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 K29 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Management of cancer pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16432
Goudas, Leonidas. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 M266g 2001
v.1 Management of cancer pain; v.2 Management of cancer pain : evidence tables
  1 read online  
Author
Goudas, Leonidas
Corporate Author
New England Medical Center EPC
Place of Publication
Rockville, MD
Publisher
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
2 v. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Evidence report/technology assessment 35
AHRQ publication 02-E002
Subjects
Pain - therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Neoplasms
Abstract
v.1 Management of cancer pain
v.2 Management of cancer pain : evidence tables
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WL700 M266g 2001
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Cancer information for teens

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124266
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2021. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Editor
Hayes, Kevin
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2021
Series
Teen health series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Adolescent
Young Adult
Popular Work
ISBN
9780780819276
9780780819283
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Biographies of disease : cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113558
Moses, Marsha A., Pories, Susan Elaine, Lotz, Margaret Marie. Greenwood Publishing Group | ABC-CLIO , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Moses, Marsha A.
Pories, Susan Elaine
Lotz, Margaret Marie
Publisher
Greenwood Publishing Group
ABC-CLIO
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
192 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9780313359798
9780313359804
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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Annual cancer conference

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15548
BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2006 November 23-25 : Vancouver, BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B366 2006
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
v.1: Annual cancer conference : partners in research and care : BC and the world : program; v.2: Annual cancer conference : partners in research and care : BC and the world : abstracts
Alternate Title
Annual cancer conference : partners in research and care : BC and the world
BCCA annual cancer conference
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2006 November 23-25 : Vancouver, BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Neoplasms
BC Cancer Agency
Abstract
v.1: Annual cancer conference : partners in research and care : BC and the world : program
v.2: Annual cancer conference : partners in research and care : BC and the world : abstracts
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
VC Library Archives
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 B366 2006

Copies

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