Supportive Care Needs of Parents of Children With Cancer: Transition From Diagnosis to Treatment

Laura M.J. Kerr

Margaret B. Harrison

Jennifer Medves

Joan Tranmer

ONF 2004, 31(6), E116-E126. DOI: 10.1188/04.ONF.E116-E126

Purpose/Objectives: To analyze research related to the pediatric oncology population supportive care needs from diagnosis to treatment.

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