Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 18-25 , February 2010

Progress in Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents With Cancer

  • Pamela S. Hinds

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Pamela S. Hinds, PhD, RN, FAAN, 111 Michigan Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20010

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doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2009.11.004

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 18-25 , February 2010

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