Integration of psycho-oncology through the whole care pathway for breast cancer patients in Europe.

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European Commission, Directorate General Joint Research Centre, Directorate F - Health, Consumers and Reference Materials, Unit F1 "Health in Society", Via E. Fermi 2749, TP 127, I-21027, Ispra, VA, Italy.

Published: June 2017

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