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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction on somatic symptoms, distress, mindfulness and spiritual wellbeing in women with breast cancer: Results of a randomized controlled trial

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Pages 712-719 | Received 28 Aug 2014, Accepted 08 Dec 2014, Published online: 09 Mar 2015

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