Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 264-274 , November 2007

Exercise Intervention Research for Patients With Cancer on Treatment

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Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 264-274 , November 2007

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