Do patients and carers benefit from attending a dedicated lung cancer support group?

J. Byers, G. Rough, D. Anderson, D. Raeside, J. Sarvesvaran (Glasgow, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Best supportive care and palliation for lung cancer patients
Session: Best supportive care and palliation for lung cancer patients
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3293

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