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Bald is better with earrings : a survivor's guide to getting through breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120224
Hutton, Andrea. New York, NY: Harper Wave , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H984 2015
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Hutton, Andrea
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper Wave
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiv, 205 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780062375650
0062375652
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H984 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124254
Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2016
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty
Popular Work
ISBN
9781442242630
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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Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction : what's right for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122210
Anstett, Patricia. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whet…
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Author
Anstett, Patricia
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
ix, 229 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Decision Making
Mastectomy, Segmental
Mastectomy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book reframes the important discussion about lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction around the women who have had these operations. It offers women's unique viewpoints about the less discussed but essential part of breast cancer: the surgery nearly every woman has, regardless of whether she has reconstruction or not. - Introduction, page ix
ISBN
9780810895690
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A624 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Breast reconstruction guidebook : issues and answers from research to recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120178
Steligo, Kathy. , 2017. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S824 2017
Availability
9 copies, 8 available
More Information
Author
Steligo, Kathy
Edition
4th ed.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xiii, 262 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Mastectomy
Mammaplasty
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Diseases - surgery
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781421422961
1421422964
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S824 2017
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 On Loan, due Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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Surgery of the breast : principles and art

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19525
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2011. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP910 S961s 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Editor
Spear, Scott L
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
2 v. (1602 p. ) : ill. : 29 cm.
Subjects
Breast - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty - methods
Mastectomy - methods
ISBN
9781605475776
1605475777
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP910 S961s 2011

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Living well beyond breast cancer : a survivor's guide for when treatment ends and the rest of your life begins

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18363
Weiss, Marisa C, Weiss, Ellen. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 2010. fully updated 2nd. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W431 2010
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
More Information
Author
Weiss, Marisa C
Weiss, Ellen
Edition
fully updated 2nd. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 511 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Adaptation, Psychological
Women's Health
Survivors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780307460226
03037460223
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 W431 2010

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Changing paradigms in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120542
Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Surgical oncology clinics of North America v.27, no. 1 January 2018
Editor
Hunt, Kelly K.
Pawlik, Timothy M.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2018
Series
Surgical oncology clinics of North America v. 27, no. 1
Subjects
Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
ISBN
9780323566599
ISSN
1055-3207
Language
English
Material Type
Serial
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library Journals

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Be a survivor : colorectal cancer treatment guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120227
Lange, Vladimir. Los Angeles, CA: Lange Productions , [2014]. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 L274 2014
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Colorectal cancer treatment guide
Author
Lange, Vladimir
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Lange Productions
Publication Date
[2014]
Physical Description
viii, 137 p. : col. ill. : 24 cm.
Series
Be a survivor
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms
Colorectal Neoplasms - therapy
Colonic Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780981948942
0981948944
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 L274 2014
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
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Breast stories : cancer survivors speak out

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21537
Carpenter, Phil. Markham, ON: Fitzhenry & Whiteside , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C296 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Breast cancer survivors who chose to undergo mastectomy talk about issues of beauty, identity, and femininity in this collection of portraits and frank personal essays
More Information
Author
Carpenter, Phil
Place of Publication
Markham, ON
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
109 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mammaplasty
Mastectomy
Portraits
Family Relations
Survivors - psychology
Pictorial Works
Photographs
Body Image
Personal Narratives
Canada
Abstract
Breast cancer survivors who chose to undergo mastectomy talk about issues of beauty, identity, and femininity in this collection of portraits and frank personal essays
ISBN
9781554552726
1554552729
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 C296 2012

Copies

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Exercises after breast surgery : a guide for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21296
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2012. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C212e 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Exercise after breast surgery : a guide for women (2011)
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
24 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Exercise Therapy
Lymphedema - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 C212e 2012
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Silverstein's oncoplastic breast surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20876
Silverstein, Melvin J, Lange, Vladimir. Newport Beach, CA: Hoag Breast Care Center, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 S587 2010 v.1-2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Silverstein, Melvin J
Lange, Vladimir
Place of Publication
Newport Beach, CA
Publisher
Hoag Breast Care Center, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
2 DVD's ; 84 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mammaplasty - methods
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - education
Mastectomy
Case Reports
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
WP870 S587 2010 v.1-2

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
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Breast cancer journey : the essential guide to treatment and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113562
O'Regan, Ruth, Gabram, Sheryl, Ades, Terri B. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
O'Regan, Ruth
Gabram, Sheryl
Ades, Terri B
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
577 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781604430301
9781604432237
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/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1426425
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Straight talk about breast cancer : from diagnosis to recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113598
Omaha, NE: Addicus Books , 2015. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Braddock, Suzanne W
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Omaha, NE
Publisher
Addicus Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
168 p.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Mammaplasty
Popular Work
ISBN
9781940495897
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/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=1922133
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Straight talk about breast cancer : from diagnosis to recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122188
Omaha, NE: Addicus Books , 2019. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S896 2019
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Editor
Braddock, Suzanne W.
Kercher, Jane M.
Edney, John J.
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Omaha, NE
Publisher
Addicus Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xii, 180 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Mammaplasty
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781943886814
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S896 2019
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
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Nurse's guide to caring for cancer survivors : breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19544
Urquhart, Laura M. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY156 U79n 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction to survivorship; Overview of cancer diagnosis and treatment modalities : breast cancer; Follow up and surveillance : screening, testing, and assessment; Interventions for side effects of cancer and its treatment; Pharmacologic agents as adjuvant therapies; Wellness and healthy behavior…
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Author
Urquhart, Laura M
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
ix, 221 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Series
Jones and Bartlett survivorship series
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - nursing
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Nurse-Patient Relations
Abstract
Introduction to survivorship
Overview of cancer diagnosis and treatment modalities : breast cancer
Follow up and surveillance : screening, testing, and assessment
Interventions for side effects of cancer and its treatment
Pharmacologic agents as adjuvant therapies
Wellness and healthy behaviors
Communication and interpersonal relationships
Spiritual growth and survivorship
Coordination of care
ISBN
9780763772581
0763772585
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WY156 U79n 2010

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Pilates for breast cancer survivors : a guide to recovery, healing, and wellness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121076
Aaronson, Naomi, Turo, Ann Marie. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A113 2014
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Aaronson, Naomi
Turo, Ann Marie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xvii, 227 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Movement Techniques
Relaxation Therapy
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
ISBN
9781936303571
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A113 2014
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Woman redefined : dignity, beauty, and breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119958
Hunter, Kristina, Kenneth, ML. [Toronto, ON]: Second Story Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H945 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Hunter, Kristina
Kenneth, ML
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Second Story Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 volume unpaged, : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Body Image - psychology
Mastectomy
Mastectomy - rehabilitation
Beauty
Photographs
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781772600056
1772600059
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 H945 2016

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Cancer survivor handbook : your guide to building a life after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21855
Leibson, Beth. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L525 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Leibson, Beth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xv, 314 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Social Support
Return to Work
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781628736137
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 L525 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Understanding treatment for breast cancer : a guide for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21539
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
76 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc
http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/resources/publications/?region=bc

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Exercises after breast surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122785
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Exercises after breast surgery (2015)
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Exercise Therapy
Lymphedema - prevention & control
Popular Work
Notes
July 2019
"The Canadian Cancer Society acknowledges the input and guidance of the Oncology Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association."
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://www.cancer.ca/~/media/cancer.ca/CW/publications/Exercises%20after%20breast%20surgery/32071-1-NO.pdf
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