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Journal of Sex Education and Therapy Volume 26, 2001 - Issue 3: Special Issue on Cancer and Sexuality
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Breast Cancer and Sexuality

Megan P. FlemingBeth Israel Medical Center, New York, NYCorrespondence[email protected]
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Elaine KleinbartWeill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
Pages 215-224 | Published online: 21 Jan 2015

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