Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 31-35 , February 2006

The Trajectory of Biomarkers in Symptom Management for Older Adults With Cancer

  • Judith K. Payne

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Judith K. Payne, PhD, RN, AOCN®, CS: Duke University School of Nursing, Box 3322 DUMC, Durham, NC 27710

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PII: S0749-2081(05)00116-6

doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2005.10.005

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 31-35 , February 2006

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