Streamlining multidisciplinary care in sarcoma management
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چکیده
Sarcomas are rare and heterogenous tumours that constitute fewer than 1% of adult solid cancers.1 Owing to their aggressive behaviour, relative rarity occurrence at multiple anatomical sites, sarcomas can be challenging treat.2
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['0304-4602']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2022328