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Understanding the Unique Experiences of Undocumented, Hispanic Women Who are Living in Poverty and Coping with Breast Cancer

Sandra J. Gonzalez College of Social Work, University of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Cindy Davis College of Social Work, University of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Pages 116-123 | Published online: 06 Mar 2012

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