Clinical Oncology
Volume 21, Issue 5 , Pages 365-367 , June 2009

Advanced Breast Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence Guideline 2009 — An Opportunity Missed

  • R.E. Coleman

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAuthor for correspondence: R. E. Coleman, Academic Unit of Clinical Oncology, Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield S10 2SJ, UK. Tel: +114-226-5213; Fax: +114-226-5678.

Received 10 March 2009 ,Accepted 30 March 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2009.03.008

Clinical Oncology
Volume 21, Issue 5 , Pages 365-367 , June 2009

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