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Effects of lymphedema on posture, upper extremity functions, and quality of life in patients with unilateral breast cancer

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|Dec 2024

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Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 8, 2023
Accepted on: Nov 14, 2024
Published on: Dec 16, 2024
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