4224 Exploring the breast cancer experiences, needs and preferences of women aged 70 years and over
β Scribed by D. Fenlon; C. Foster; C. Brooks; R. Stephens; S. Payne; P. Coleman; P. Simmonds; J. Seymour; B. Walsh; J. Addington-Hall
- Book ID
- 119600599
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 62 KB
- Volume
- 7
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1359-6349
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