Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 198-202 , November 2006

Role of the Radiation Oncology Nurse

  • Tracy K. Gosselin-Acomb

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Tracy K. Gosselin-Acomb, RN, MSN, AOCN©, 1401 Kershaw Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609

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PII: S0749-2081(06)00091-X

doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2006.07.001

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 198-202 , November 2006