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Product Description: The only text dealing exclusively with rare or infrequently encountered malignancies in adults and childrenNow in its Fourth Edition, Textbook of Uncommon Cancer is designed to help clinicians manage the treatment of uncommon cancers, for which, in many instances, there are few established guidelines for care...read more

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Product Description: A clear, concise, and essential guide providing key information about cancer survivors and their needs―and how those needs can best be met.• Conversations with cancer survivors explaining the physical and psychological challenges/obstacles they face• A listing of current cancer survivorship programs across the United State...read more

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