Latest developments in the treatment of lung cancer
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An Experts Meeting on Lung Cancer and the Use of Erlotinib was held on 10th November 2007, in New York City, USA. The meeting was organized by ACINDES (Asociación Civil de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud [Civil Association for Health Research and Development]), a private international academic institution actively involved in medical research and the development of educational programs since 1985.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- BMC Proceedings
دوره 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008