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Transforming cancer care: Bhutan Cancer Society’s decade of impact

Jun 06, 2026 4 mins read
Transforming cancer care: Bhutan Cancer Society’s decade of impact

For more than a decade, Bhutan Cancer Society (BCS) has steadily transformed cancer care in the country from a subject clouded by fear and stigma into a national movement built on compassion, awareness, and community support.

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