Determination of malnourishment in the head and neck cancer patient: assessment tools and nutrition education of radiation oncologists.

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Published in Support Care Cancer on January 14, 2010

Authors

Paul V DeCicco1, Shahla M Wunderlich, Joana S Emmolo

Author Affiliations

1: Elite Fitness and Sports Training, 237 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 07041, USA. deciccop@verizon.net

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