National Cancer Control Programmes in Europe in 2024: State of Play and Alignment with the European Guide for Quality NCCPs
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Language: English
Page range: 114 - 121
Submitted on: Jan 13, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 14, 2026
Published on: Jun 1, 2026
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