Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 193-201 , August 2008

Psychological Health in Cancer Survivors

  • Michael A. Andrykowski

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Michael A. Andrykowski, PhD, Department of Behavioral Science, 133 College of Medicine Office Building, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY 40536-0086
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  • Emily Lykins
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  • Andrea Floyd

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doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2008.05.007

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 193-201 , August 2008

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