Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 242-248 , November 2006

Changing Paradigms: Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

  • Jennifer C. Cash

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Jennifer C. Cash ARNP, MS, OCN, Dattoli Cancer Center and Brachytherapy Research Institute, 2803 Fruitville Road, Suite 1, Sarasota, FL 34237

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PII: S0749-2081(06)00097-0

doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2006.07.007

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 242-248 , November 2006

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