An Analysis of the Needs of People with Cancer Travelling from Toowoomba and South-West Queensland to Brisbane for Radiotherapy Treatment

An Analysis of the Needs of People with Cancer Travelling from Toowoomba and South-West Queensland to Brisbane for Radiotherapy Treatment. Desley Hegney

Author: Desley Hegney
Published Date: 30 Apr 2002
Publisher: University of Southern Queensland
Format: Pamphlet::28 pages
ISBN10: 090975649X
ISBN13: 9780909756499
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