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. 2016 Nov 30;3(5):433-437.
doi: 10.1200/JGO.2016.006726. eCollection 2017 Oct.

Patient Navigation to Improve Access to Breast Cancer Care in Brazil

Alexandra Bukowski  1 , Sandra Gioia  1 , Yanin Chavarri-Guerra  1 , Enrique Soto-Perez-de-Celis  1 , Jessica St Louis  1 , Eduardo Paulino  1 , Angelica Nogueira-Rodrigues  1 , Paul E Goss  1
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Patient Navigation to Improve Access to Breast Cancer Care in Brazil

Alexandra Bukowski et al. J Glob Oncol. .
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The following represents disclosure information provided by authors of this manuscript. All relationships are considered compensated. Relationships are self-held unless noted. I = Immediate Family Member, Inst = My Institution. Relationships may not relate to the subject matter of this manuscript. For more information about ASCO's conflict of interest policy, please refer to www.asco.org/rwc or ascopubs.org/jco/site/ifc. Alexandra BukowskiNo relationship to discloseSandra GioiaNo relationship to discloseYanin Chavarri-GuerraConsulting or Advisory Role: Roche Speakers' Bureau: Novartis Research Funding: Roche, PfizerEnrique Soto-Perez-de-CelisTravel, Accommodations, Expenses: Amgen, Bristol-Myers SquibbJessica St. LouisNo relationship to discloseEduardo PaulinoNo relationship to discloseAngelica Nogueira-RodriguesNo relationship to disclosePaul E. GossNo relationship to disclose

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Median interval between problem identification (through symptom discovery or abnormal screening) and treatment start for patients with breast cancer. Data adapted.
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