Adjuvant therapy in primary breast cancer.
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چکیده
This article considers the role of adjuvant therapy in primary breast cancer, utilizing data from randomized prospective clinical trials as illustrative examples. The ongoing efforts targeted toward addressing some of the unresolved issues are underscored.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Recent results in cancer research. Fortschritte der Krebsforschung. Progres dans les recherches sur le cancer
دوره 115 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1981