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Social Supports and Breast Cancer

A Review

Wendy B. Nelles PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Southeastern Massachusetts University, North Dartmouth, MA
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Robert J. McCaffrey PhD Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, State University of New York, Albany, NY
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Christina G. Blanchard PhD Professor, Division of Medical Oncology, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, 12208
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John C. Ruckdeschel MD Professor and Head, Division of Medical Oncology, Albany Medical College
Pages 21-34 | Published online: 21 Oct 2010

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