Clinical Oncology
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages 185-190 , April 2006

Postmastectomy Radiotherapy

  • J.A. Dewar

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAuthor for correspondence: John A. Dewar, Department of Oncology, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY, Scotland, UK. Tel: +44-1382-660111; Fax: +44-1382-632885.

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doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2005.11.006

Clinical Oncology
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages 185-190 , April 2006

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