Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 136-141 , May 2007

Symptom Clusters Related to Specific Cancers

  • Audrey G. Gift

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Audrey G. Gift, PhD, RN, FAAN, Michigan State University, College of Nursing, A212 Life Sciences Bldg, East Lansing, MI 48824

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doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2007.01.003

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 136-141 , May 2007

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