Cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome: Psychological effect on the patient and family

Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing

Volumn 32, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 264-268

  McClement, Susan ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA   (Canada)

^b CANCERCARE MANITOBA   (Canada)

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EID: 23244468082     PISSN: 10715754     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00152192-200507000-00012     Document Type: Article

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