International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 106-111 , September 2008

Osteopathic support for a survivor of gastric cancer: A case report

  • Janine Leach

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Received 5 February 2007 ,Revised 4 March 2008 ,Accepted 4 March 2008.

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PII: S1746-0689(08)00031-X

doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2008.03.005

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 106-111 , September 2008

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