European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 14, Issue 1 , Pages 42-48 , February 2010

Living with breast cancer, a Lebanese experience

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2009.08.003

European Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume 14, Issue 1 , Pages 42-48 , February 2010

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