Defining limited stage small cell lung cancer: a radiation oncologist's perspective.
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To cite: Ahmad I, Chufal KS, Gupta S, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published Online First: [please include Day Month Year]. doi:10.1136/bcr-2017223708 Department of Radiation Oncology, Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre, New Delhi, Delhi, India Department of Radiation Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, Delhi, India Department of Medical Oncology, Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre, New Delhi, Delhi, India Department of Medical Oncology, Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- BMJ case reports
دوره 2018 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2018