Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 26-35 , February 2010

Advances in Quality of Life at the End of Life

  • Marcia Grant

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Marcia Grant, RN, DNSc, FAAN, Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope, Nursing Research and Education, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010.
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  • Virginia Sun

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Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 26-35 , February 2010

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