Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 245-250 , November 2009

Fertility Concerns for Young Males Undergoing Cancer Therapy

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doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2009.08.001

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 245-250 , November 2009

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