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Quality of Life of Homebound Patients with Advanced Cancer

Assessments by Patients, Family Members, and Oncologists

Luigi Grassi MD University of Ferrara, School of Medicine; Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Service, Department of Psychiatry, Arcispedale St. Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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Monica Indeili MD Division of Medical Oncology, Arcispedale St. Anna
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Marco Maltoni MD Division of Medical Oncology, Pieran-toni Hospital, Forli, Italy
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Fabio Falcini MD Division of Medical Oncology, Pieran-toni Hospital, Forli, Italy
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Laura Fabbri MD Division of Medical Oncology, Pierantoni Hospital, Forli
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Raffaeila Indeili MD Division of Medical Oncology, Pierantoni Hospital, Forli; University of Ferrara
Pages 31-45 | Published online: 08 Oct 2008

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