Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 115-119 , May 2008

Sexual Issues in Special Populations: Adolescents and Young Adults

  • Sage Bolte
    • ,
  • Brad Zebrack

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Brad Zebrack, PhD, MSW, MPH: USC School of Social Work, 669 W. 34th St., Los Angeles, CA 90089-0411

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doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2008.02.004

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 115-119 , May 2008

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