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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
More Information
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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Big squeeze : a social and political history of the controversial mammogram

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20665
Reynolds, Handel. Ithaca: ILR Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP815 R463 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Reynolds, Handel
Place of Publication
Ithaca
Publisher
ILR Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
121 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Culture and politics of health care work
Subjects
Mammography - history
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - radiography
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Friends
Mass Screening
United States
ISBN
9780801450938
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP815 R463 2012

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123276
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2019. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  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
Read Online
http://canceratlas.cancer.org/
https://canceratlas.cancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ACS_CA3_Book.pdf
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Cancer atlas

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119583
Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ 17 C215c 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  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
Read Online
http://canceratlas.cancer.org/

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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Cancer-gate : how to win the losing cancer war

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14908
Epstein, Samuel S. Amityville, NY: Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 E64c 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancergate
Author
Epstein, Samuel S
Place of Publication
Amityville, NY
Publisher
Baywood Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Series
Policy, politics, health and medicine series
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Food Contamination
Politics - U.S.
Health Policy - United States
ISBN
0895033100 (cloth)
0895033542 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 E64c 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Cancer sourcebook for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120547
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2016. 5th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, ca…
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
Jones, Keith
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2016
Series
Health reference series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms
Genital Neoplasms, Female - therapy
Women's Health
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, cancer risk factors, screening and prevention programs, women's issues in cancer treatment and survivorship, research initiatives, a glossary of cancer terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information
Table of contents:
Part I Cancer Overview -- Part II Cancer Risks and Prevention -- Part III Breast Cancer -- Part IV Gynecological Cancer -- Part V Other Cancers of Special Concern to Women -- Part VI Diagnosing and Treating Cancer -- Part VII Coping with the Side Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatments -- Part VIII Clinical Trials and Cancer Research -- Part IX Additional Help and Information.
ISBN
9780780813793
9780780814035
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=1065491
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Cancer sourcebook for women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18916
Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2010. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 C215s 2010
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, ca…
More Information
Editor
Bellenir, Karen
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Detroit, MI
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xix, 729 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Health reference series
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Genital Neoplasms, Female - therapy
Women's Health
Risk Factors
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer sourcebook for women : basic consumer health information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, lung, ovaries, thyroid, and uterus; along with facts about benign conditions of the female reproductive system, cancer risk factors, screening and prevention programs, women's issues in cancer treatment and survivorship, research initiatives, a glossary of cancer terms, and a directory of resources for additional help and information
ISBN
9780780811393
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP145 C215s 2010

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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Colorectal cancer can run in the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19834
Wantirna, Vic.: Medcom Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI520 C721b 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Editor
Berk, Terri
Macrae, Finlay
Place of Publication
Wantirna, Vic.
Publisher
Medcom Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xvii, 186 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Colorectal Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control
Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis
Popular Work
ISBN
9789889742843
9889742845
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI520 C721b 2006

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
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Family consultant on cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18243
Beijing, China: College Publisher , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F198 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
What is cancer; Different types of cancer; How vitamins and minerals help to improve our health; Treatments for different types of cancer
More Information
Editor
Dongqiao, Jian
Place of Publication
Beijing, China
Publisher
College Publisher
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
156 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Popular Work
Abstract
What is cancer
Different types of cancer
How vitamins and minerals help to improve our health
Treatments for different types of cancer
ISBN
978507706956
7507706958
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 F198 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Having a screening mammogram

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16322
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: Screening Mammography Program of British Columbia , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP815 B862 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Screening Mammography Program of British Columbia
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
5 minutes
Subjects
Mammography
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Mass Screening
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP815 B862 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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How a screening mammogram is given

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16323
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: Screening Mammography Program of British Columbia , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP815 B862h 2007
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
v.1: English version; v.2: Chinese version; v.3: English, Chinese version; v.4: Punjabi version; v.5: English, Punjabi version; v.6: English, Punjabi, Chinese version; Microsoft PowerPoint slide presentation only, no audio
More Information
Alternate Title
What happens when you have a mammogram
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Screening Mammography Program of British Columbia
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
5 minutes
Subjects
Mammography
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Mass Screening
British Columbia
Popular Work
Abstract
v.1: English version
v.2: Chinese version
v.3: English, Chinese version
v.4: Punjabi version
v.5: English, Punjabi version
v.6: English, Punjabi, Chinese version
Microsoft PowerPoint slide presentation only, no audio
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP815 B862h 2007

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Human cancer: known causes and prevention by organ site

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119929
International Agency for Research on Cancer. World Health Organization 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
"This poster presents the target organs for all agents classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) by the IARC Monographs Programme (in red), and for the interventions showing sufficient evidence of a cancer-preventive effect in the IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention (in green)."
More Information
  3 read online  
Alternate Title
Known causes of human cancer by organ site
Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Edition
2017
Publisher
World Health Organization
Series
IARC monographs of carcinogenic risks to humans. Handbooks of cancer prevention.
Subjects
Carcinogens - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Smoking - adverse effects
Tobacco Use - adverse effects
Posters
Popular Work
Abstract
"This poster presents the target organs for all agents classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1) by the IARC Monographs Programme (in red), and for the interventions showing sufficient evidence of a cancer-preventive effect in the IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention (in green)."
Notes
Entitled Human cancer: known causes and prevention by organ site at http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Publications/presentations.php
2017 edition entitled IARC monographs of carcinogenic risks to humans and Handbooks of cancer prevention.
2014 edition entitled IARC monographs : Known causes of human cancer by organ site.
Material Type
Other
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Website Notes
Poster available in English, Chinese, French.
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Publications/OrganSitePoster.pdf
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Publications/presentations.php
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Mammograms : your step-by-step guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18221
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP815 B862m 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Screening Mammography Program
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Mammography
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Mass Screening
British Columbia
Patient Education as Topic
Teaching Materials
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Language
English
Punjabi
Chinese-Traditional
Korean
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP815 B862m 2009

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Archives Available
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Questions and answers about human papilloma virus (HPV)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20047
Dizon, Don S, Krychman, Michael L. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP480 D622q 2011
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Dizon, Don S
Krychman, Michael L
Place of Publication
Sudbury, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
x, 101 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Papillomavirus, Human
Vaginal Smears
Papillomavirus Infections - prevention & control
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - etiology
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Genital Neoplasms, Male
Mass Screening
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763781620
0763781622
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP480 D622q 2011
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 VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Reduce your cancer risk : twelve steps to a healthier life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19767
Boughton, Barbara, Stefanek, Michael. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B758 2010
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Twelve steps to a healthier life : reduce your cancer risk : the most up-to-date information on personal risk assessment, life style changes, preventive health strategies, genetic counseling, preventive anti-cancer medications, latest cutting-edge research
Author
Boughton, Barbara
Stefanek, Michael
Editor
Gansler, Ted
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxviii, 256 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Risk Factors
Risk Assessment
Life Change Events
Genetic Counseling
Popular Work
ISBN
9781932603927
1932603921
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
QZ200 B758 2010

Copies

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 KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN 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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Tips for breast cancer prevention and screening

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15798
Gelmon, Karen, Gordon, Paula. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2006 v.1
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This topic is geared for the general public as we anticipate a broader use of the video such as public viewings by community groups for general breast health education
More Information
Author
Gelmon, Karen
Gordon, Paula
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2006
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 1
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Mass Screening
Popular Work
Abstract
This topic is geared for the general public as we anticipate a broader use of the video such as public viewings by community groups for general breast health education
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B863 2006 v.1

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 VAN Library Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Understanding breast screening

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17591
Robertshaw, Kathryn. London: CancerBACUP , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP815 R648 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Robertshaw, Kathryn
Corporate Author
CancerBACUP
Editor
Coats, Debbie
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
CancerBACUP
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
32 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Mass Screening
Great Britain
Popular Work
ISBN
1904370640
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP815 R648 2004

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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What is cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15494
Films for the Humanities & Sciences. Princeton, NJ: Films Media Group , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215 2005 v.1
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Cancer story : what is cancer
Corporate Author
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Films Media Group
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
57 minutes
Series
Cancer story
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - etiology
Risk Factors
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Patients - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781421350004
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C215 2005 v.1

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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