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Journal of Loss and Trauma
International Perspectives on Stress & Coping
Volume 17, 2012 - Issue 2
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Traumatic Experiences of Patients With Advanced Cancer

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Pages 125-136 | Received 27 Jan 2011, Accepted 30 May 2011, Published online: 06 Feb 2012

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