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. 2005 Jun;2(6):49-52.

When is "Cure" Not Enough?: Helping a Breast Cancer Patient to Overcome Fear and Regain a Positive Body Image

Rafay Atiq  1
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When is "Cure" Not Enough?: Helping a Breast Cancer Patient to Overcome Fear and Regain a Positive Body Image

Rafay Atiq. Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2005 Jun.
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