To Cite:
Arian
M, Younesi
S J, Khanjani
M S. Explaining the Experiences and Consequences of Care Among Family Caregivers of Patients with Cancer in the Terminal Phase: A Qualitative Research,
Int J Cancer Manag.
2017
; 10(10):e10753.
doi: 10.5812/ijcm.10753.
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