Sexuality and Body Image: Research on breast cancer survivors documents altered body image and sexuality

American Journal of Nursing

Volumn 106, Issue SUPPL. 3, 2006, Pages 32-38

  Pelusi, Jody ^a  

^a Northern Arizona Hematology and Oncology Associates   (United States)

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EID: 33644836612     PISSN: 0002936X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00000446-200603003-00013     Document Type: Review

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