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Original Article

Re-constructing masculinity following radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer

Kenneth GannonSchool of Psychology, University of East London, Water Lane, London, E15 4LZ, United KingdomCorrespondence[email protected]
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Monica Guerro-BlancoSchool of Psychology, University of East London, Water Lane, London, E15 4LZ, United Kingdom
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Anup PatelDepartment of Urology, St. Mary's Hospital at Imperial School of Medicine, Paddington, London, United Kingdom
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Paul AbelImperial College School of Medicine, London, United Kingdom
Pages 258-264 | Received 11 Feb 2010, Accepted 29 Mar 2010, Published online: 11 Nov 2010

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