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Advancing medicine through clinical trials

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18271
Pfizer. Kirkland, QC: Pfizer Inc. , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
HA29 A244 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction; Importance, benefits and risks of clinical trials; Four phases of clinical trials; Your role as a participant; Safety aspects of a clinical trial; Conclusion
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Corporate Author
Pfizer
Place of Publication
Kirkland, QC
Publisher
Pfizer Inc.
Publication Date
2009?
Subjects
Clinical Trials as Topic
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Patient Education as Topic
Decision Making
Popular Work
Abstract
Introduction
Importance, benefits and risks of clinical trials
Four phases of clinical trials
Your role as a participant
Safety aspects of a clinical trial
Conclusion
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
HA29 A244 2009

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Mayo Clinic book of alternative medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20525
Mayo Clinic. New York, NY: Time Inc. , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Alternate Title
Book of alternative medicine
Corporate Author
Mayo Clinic
Editor
Bauer, Brent A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Time Inc.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
208 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Integrative Medicine - methods
Mind-Body Therapies
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781603208369
1603208364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 M474 2010

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Investment in early translational cancer research, 2005-2007 : a special report from the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance's survey of government and voluntary sector investment in cancer research : February 2011

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19849
Canadian Cancer Research Alliance. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA) , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ206 C215cf 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Research Alliance
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA)
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
48p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - economics
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Research
Research Support as Topic
Investments - statistics & numerical data
Financing, Organized
Translational Research
Canada
Statistics
ISSN
9780986684111 (print)
9780986684104 (PDF)
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ206 C215cf 2011
Read Online
http://www.ccra-acrc.ca/
http://www.ccra-acrc.ca/index.php/publications-en/investment-reports-special-topics

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Sperm banking services, Andrology Laboratory : Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog598
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Ambulatory Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Ambulatory Care Unit , n.d.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Ambulatory Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Cancer Centre. Ambulatory Care Unit
Publication Date
n.d.
Subjects
Sperm Bank - popular works - handouts
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC 6th Floor West
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Patient handbook on stem cell therapies : appendix 1 of the guidelines for the clinical translation of stem cells

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19502
International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR). Deerfield, IL: International Society for Stem Cell Research , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
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Alternate Title
ISSCR patient handbook on stem cell therapies
Corporate Author
International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)
Place of Publication
Deerfield, IL
Publisher
International Society for Stem Cell Research
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Stem Cells
Practice Guideline
Handbooks
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
2nd URL links to the full professional guideline and includes Appendix 1.
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http://www.isscr.org/home/publications/patient-handbook
http://www.isscr.org/docs/default-source/patient-handbook/isscrpatienthandbook.pdf
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You are the best medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113454
Clark, Julie Aigner, Christy, Jana. New York, NY: Balzer + Bray , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C592 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A mother who has cancer gently informs her child of what the effects will be, and reminds her little one of all the special times they have shared, and will continue to share, even while she undergoes treatment.; For ages 4 to 8.
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Author
Clark, Julie Aigner
Christy, Jana
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A mother who has cancer gently informs her child of what the effects will be, and reminds her little one of all the special times they have shared, and will continue to share, even while she undergoes treatment.
For ages 4 to 8.
ISBN
9780061956447
0061956449
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C592 2010

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Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120548
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi…
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Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2016
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Complementary and alternative medicine sourcebook : basic consumer health information about ayurveda, acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, diet-based therapies, herbal and vitamin supplements, homeopathy, massage, meditation, naturopathy, reflexology, reiki, shiatsu, feng shui, tai chi, qi gong, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga and other complementary and alternative medical therapies: along with statistics, tips for selecting a practitioner, treatments for specific health conditions, as glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional help and information.
Table of contents:
Part I An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) -- Part II Alternative Medicine Systems -- Part III Complementary and Alternative Therapies -- Part IV Dietary Supplements -- Part V Alternative Treatments for Specific Diseases and Conditions -- Part VI Additional Help and Information
ISBN
9780780813786
9780780814042
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.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1081057
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Clinical trials : considering participation in a clinical trial

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15946
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). El Segundo, CA: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI810 P188c 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)
Place of Publication
El Segundo, CA
Publisher
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Clinical Trials
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI810 P188c 2006

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Imagery in healing : Shamanism and modern medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4179
Achterberg, Jeanne. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 1985.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 A180 1985
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Achterberg, Jeanne
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Mental Healing
Imagery
ISBN
0877733074
0394730313 (Random House)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 A180 1985

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Siha Tooskin knows the best medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124502
Bearhead, Charlene, Bearhead, Wilson, Mustooch. Chloe Bluebird (Illustrator). Winnipeg, MB: HighWater Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 C5 B368 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"When Siha Tooskin--Paul Wahasaypa--finds himself feeling ill, he learns that there are answers for him from the healing practices of his own people and from Western medicine. Nakota medicine gathered, prepared, and administered in ceremony and prayerWestern medicine measured and created in laborat…
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Alternate Title
The best medicine
Author
Bearhead, Charlene
Bearhead, Wilson
Mustooch. Chloe Bluebird (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
HighWater Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
22 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm.
Series
Siha Tooskin knows
Subjects
First Nations
Indigenous Canadians
Child, Hospitalized
Medicine, Traditional
Intergenerational Relations
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"When Siha Tooskin--Paul Wahasaypa--finds himself feeling ill, he learns that there are answers for him from the healing practices of his own people and from Western medicine. Nakota medicine gathered, prepared, and administered in ceremony and prayerWestern medicine measured and created in laboratories, yet they have some things in common. Discover with Paul as he learns more about where modern medicine#x1D; really comes from and how we can all benefit from Indigenous and Western healers as he seeks the best medicine for his own wellness."-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781553798408
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA300 C5 B368 2020

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Magic or medicine? : an investigation of healing and healers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5005
Buckman, Robert, Sabbagh, Karl. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WZ64 B925 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Buckman, Robert
Sabbagh, Karl
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Medicine
Alternative Medicine
Complementary Therapies
Quackery
ISBN
1550132954
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WZ64 B925 1993

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Trick or treatment? : alternative medicine on trial

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113788
Singh, Simon, Ernst, Edzard. London, UK: Corgi Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Singh, Simon
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Corgi Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
410 p. : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9780552157629
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB890 S617 2009

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Clinical trials : understanding how pancreatic cancer clinical trials work

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120432
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Manhattan Beach, CA: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI810 P188c 2016
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Place of Publication
Manhattan Beach, CA
Publisher
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
26 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Clinical Trials
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI810 P188c 2016
Website Notes
Request booklet in print or digital format.
Read Online
https://www.pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/treatment/clinical-trials/

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So-called alternative medicine (SCAM) for cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123313
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Complementary Medicine
Evidence Based Medicine
Popular Work
ISBN
9783030741570
9783030741587
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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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6696230
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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 202 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124993
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2022. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers…
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Copernicus books
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
"Alternative medicine (AM) is popular; about 40% of the US general population have used alternative treatment in the past year, and in Germany this figure is around 70%. The global market is expected to reach nearly US $ 200 billion by 2025, with most of these funds coming directly out of consumers' pockets. Consumers are bombarded with misleading and false information on AM and therefore prone to making wrong, unwise, or dangerous therapeutic decisions, endangering their health and wasting their money. This book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of AM. This second edition includes over 50 additional treatments as well as updates on many others." - Provided by publisher
Notes
First edition: Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities
ISBN
9783031107092
9783031107108
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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https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=7146418&query=alternative%20medicine
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How to prevent and treat cancer with natural medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10912
New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H847 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Murray, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xv, 415 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Alternative Medicine
Medicine, Herbal
Popular Work
ISBN
1573222224
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 H847 2002

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My own medicine : a doctor's life as a patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19799
Kurland, Geoffrey. New York, NY: Times Books , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 K96m 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kurland, Geoffrey
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Times Books
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
251 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia, Hairy Cell
Physicians
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9780805071719
0805071717
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH250 K96m 2002

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Web that has no weaver : understanding Chinese medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4338
Kaptchuk, Ted J. Lincolnwood, Ill.: Contemporary Books , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB50 K17 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kaptchuk, Ted J
Place of Publication
Lincolnwood, Ill.
Publisher
Contemporary Books
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
ISBN
809228408
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB50 K17 2000

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Alternative medicine : a critical assessment of 150 modalities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122184
Ernst, Edzard. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in d…
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Author
Ernst, Edzard
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xiv, 312 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Complementary Therapies
Treatment Outcome
Evidence-Based Medicine
Popular Work
Abstract
Though this book is a reference text aimed at guiding consumers through the maze of Alternative Medicine, it can be useful resource for clinicians as well. The book is divided into 150 short chapters, each dedicated to one therapy or diagnostic method. Seven points are raised to assist patient in decision making, or at least, raise questions about the method, based on evidence. See sections 11.1 for Alternative Cancer cures; 11.7 Cancer diets.
ISBN
9783030126001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB890 E71 2019

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Personalised cancer medicine : an ESMO guide for patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21415
Garassino, Marina. Danvers, MA: ESMO Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ241 G212 2013
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
What is personalised medicine? Let us help you understand
Author
Garassino, Marina
Corporate Author
European Society for Medical Oncology
Place of Publication
Danvers, MA
Publisher
ESMO Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
42 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
ESMO patients guide series
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Medical Oncology - methods
Neoplasms - therapy
Genomics
Individualized Medicine - methods
Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
Molecular Targeted Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ241 G212 2013
Website Notes
Cancer guides for patients
Read Online
http://www.esmo.org/Patients/Patient-Guides/Personalised-Cancer-Medicine-Guide
http://www.esmo.org/content/download/20122/337223/file/ESMO-Patient-Guide-Personalised-Cancer-Medicine.pdf

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