Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 164-170 , August 2008

Physical Activity

  • Anna L. Schwartz

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Anna L. Schwartz, PhD, FNP, FAAN, College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovations, Arizona State University, PO Box 1708, Cave Creek, AZ 85327

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 Dr Schwartz is funded by National Institutes of Health grant nos. R01 NR05084 and R29 NR04945.

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doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2008.05.004

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 164-170 , August 2008

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