Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 4 , Pages 246-253 , November 2008

Ageism in Cancer Care

  • Sarah H. Kagan

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Sarah H. Kagan, PhD, RN, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, 418 Curie Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2008.08.004

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 4 , Pages 246-253 , November 2008

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