Lichter et al., 1992 - Google Patents

Treatment techniques in the conservative management of breast cancer

Lichter et al., 1992

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12642888834969752953
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Lichter A
Fraass B
Yanke B
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Seminars in Radiation Oncology

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Abstract Treatment of the intact breast is an interesting and challenging problem for the radiation oncologist. This problem becomes even more complex when it is desirable to treat the regional lymph nodes as well. After several decades of interest and attention, a number …
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