Management of Toxicities of Combined Modality Therapy for Intrathoracic Malignancies
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Management of Toxicities of Combined Modality Therapy for Intrathoracic Malignancies.
BACKGROUND: Combined radiation and chemotherapy for intrathoracic tumors can produce appreciable morbidity. Apprehension about the severity of these toxicities may inhibit optimal patient care. METHODS: The literature on recognition, diagnosis, prophylaxis, and management of these toxicities is reviewed and combined with the experiences of the authors to produce management recommendations. RESU...
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عنوان ژورنال: Cancer Control
سال: 1996
ISSN: 1073-2748,1073-2748
DOI: 10.1177/107327489600300404