Female breast cancer as taboo: cultural factors and awareness amongst patients and their families in the Philippines

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Female breast cancer as taboo: cultural factors and awareness amongst patients and their families in the Philippines

Statistical information from cancer studies show that the Philippines has the highest incidence rate of breast cancer in Asia. Efforts on creating awareness are being spearheaded by the country’s health department, local governments, and cancer-interest organizations. Despite these, discussion...

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Main Authors:	Mendoza-Dreisbach, Sharon, Dreisbach, Jeconiah Louis
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2018
Online Access:	http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13263/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13263/1/29086-89104-1-PB.pdf

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