European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 36-48 , February 2009

Quality of life in children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: A systematic review

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2008.09.001

European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 36-48 , February 2009

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