Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 182-189 , May 2008

Fathers of Children with Cancer: Involvement, Coping, and Adjustment

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2007.06.003

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 22, Issue 3 , Pages 182-189 , May 2008

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