had been well until 1 month before admission, when she noted fatigue, a 25-pound weight loss with concurrent otitis media, and sinus infections lasting 4 weeks. She was evaluated by her primary care physician and found to have new-onset anemia and
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Personalizing Medicine Through Personalized Communication: Individuality of the Patient Across Borders and Cultures
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Are We on the Same Page? Patient and Provider Perceptions About Exercise in Cancer Care: A Focus Group Study
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