Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 120-126 , May 2008

Sexual Issues in Special Populations: Geriatric Oncology – Sexuality and Older Adults

  • Sarah H. Kagan

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Sarah H. Kagan, PhD, RN: School of Nursing, University of Philadelphia, Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104-6096
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  • Nicole Holland
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  • Ara A. Chalian

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doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2008.02.005

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 120-126 , May 2008

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