Critical Reviews in Oncology / Hematology
Volume 77, Issue 2 , Pages 109-130 , February 2011

Employment and work-related issues in cancer survivors

  • Anja Mehnert

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,Accepted 6 January 2010.

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Critical Reviews in Oncology / Hematology
Volume 77, Issue 2 , Pages 109-130 , February 2011

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