Research Journal of Applied Sciences

Year: 2012
Volume: 7
Issue: 6
Page No. 297 - 300

Therapeutic Use of Music and Exercise Program on the Quality of Life in Thai Cancer Patients

Authors : Chayanon Awikunprasert, Naruephon Vongjaturapat, Fuzhong Li and Wichian Sittiprapaporn

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