Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 43-50 , February 2006

Family Care for the Older Person With Cancer

  • Barbara Given

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Barbara A. Given, PhD, RN, FAAN, Michigan State University, B427 West Fee Hall, East Lansing, MI 48823
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  • Paula R. Sherwood

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PII: S0749-2081(05)00117-8

doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2005.10.006

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 43-50 , February 2006

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