Overcoming The Challenges of Big C In India

Authors

  • Shambhavi Ghotankar Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Pratiksha Yadav Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Khushal Patel Bapubhai Desaibhai Patel Institute of Paramedical Sciences (BDIPS CHARUSAT), Changa, Gujarat, India
  • Sanjay Juvekar Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150320243418

Keywords:

Breast Cancer, Support Group, Survivors, Urbanization

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2024-03-01

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Ghotankar S, Yadav P, Patel K, Juvekar S. Overcoming The Challenges of Big C In India. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2024 Mar. 1 [cited 2024 Apr. 28];15(03):248-50. Available from: https://www.njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/3418

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