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Frederic C. Kass on Dealing With Fear Associated With a Cancer Diagnosis

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Frederic C. Kass

Frederic C. Kass, from the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, discusses the importance of a multidisciplinary team in dealing with a patient's fear.

Frederic C. Kass, from the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, discusses the importance of a multidisciplinary team in dealing with a patient’s fear.

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