Qualities of a good cancer nurse

Lead lung cancer nurse Leah Taylor tells Clare Lomas about her new role caring for patients with mesothelioma, and outlines the qualities required to be a good cancer nurse
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Posted 12 May 2015 - 12:54
 

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