What are the specificities of radiotherapy for elderly patients?

P. Van Houtte (Brussels, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Lung cancer management in the elderly
Session: Lung cancer management in the elderly
Session type: Symposium
Number: 4843

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