Quality of Life in Malay and Chinese Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in Kelantan, Malaysia |
Yusuf, Azlina
(Department of Dental Public Health, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Hadi, Imi Sairi Ab. (Department of Surgery, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II) Mahamood, Zainal (Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia) Ahmad, Zulkifli (Department of Dental Public Health, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia) Keng, Soon Lean (Nursing Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia) |
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