Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 89-98 , May 2007

The Concept of Symptom Cluster

  • Andrea M. Barsevick

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Andrea Barsevick DNSc, RN, AOCN©: Fox Chase Cancer Center, 510 Township Line Road, Cheltenham, PA 19012

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doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2007.01.009

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 89-98 , May 2007

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