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Neuropsychological and psychosocial effects of childhood leukemia andits treatment

  1. D. R. Copeland Ph.D.

Article first published online: 31 DEC 2008

DOI: 10.3322/canjclin.42.5.283

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CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians

CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians

Volume 42, Issue 5, pages 283–295, September/October 1992

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Copeland, D. R. (1992), Neuropsychological and psychosocial effects of childhood leukemia andits treatment. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 42: 283–295. doi: 10.3322/canjclin.42.5.283

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  1. Pediatrics Mental Health Section, University of Texas MD, AndersonCancer Center, Houston

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