Breast Cancer Stigma in Middle Income Countries
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women world wide , yet its outcome varies depending on socioeconomic settings. While high income countries achieved a good survival rate through early detection and advanced treatment, middle income countries continue to face a high mortality rate.
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