Comparison of single versus multiple fractions for palliative treatment of painful bone metastasis: First study from north west India
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Palliative Care
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0973-1075
DOI: 10.4103/0973-1075.150178