Irinotecan and Carboplatin (IC) Regimen for Small-Cell Lung Cancer and Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
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عنوان ژورنال: Hospital Pharmacy
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0018-5787,1945-1253
DOI: 10.1310/hpj4907-603