Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 3 , Pages 151-156 , August 2010

Information and Communication Needs of Individuals Living With Advanced Cancer

  • Carol Marcusen

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Carol Marcusen, MSW, LCSW, BCD, USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033.

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doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2010.05.006

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 3 , Pages 151-156 , August 2010

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