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. 2014 Feb;19(2):215-6.
doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2013-0332. Epub 2014 Jan 21.

Patient perspective on survivorship

Samia Al-Amoudi  1
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Patient perspective on survivorship

Samia Al-Amoudi. Oncologist. 2014 Feb.

Abstract

A doctor recounts her own experience as a cancer survivor and patient advocate. She is working to spread awareness, break cultural barriers against discussion of breast cancer, and empower Saudi women with knowledge about their health care needs and rights.

Keywords: Breast cancer; Cultural barriers to screening; Health rights; Saudi Arabia; Survivor.

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