Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 20-28 , February 2007

Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Breast Cancer

  • William P. Hogle

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to William P. Hogle, RN, MSN, OCN®, 9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2006.11.004

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 20-28 , February 2007

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