Prostate cancer and life insurance.
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چکیده
Prostate cancer is comprehensively reviewed from the perspective of risk-stratification. Epidemiology and staging are assessed. The diagnostic implications are described. Treatment strategies are outlined and underwriting implications are presented.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of insurance medicine
دوره 32 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000