Is CT-based screening for lung cancer finally ready for prime time?

H. De Koning (Rotterdam, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - PG18 Recent evolutions in screening and early diagnosis of lung cancer
Session: PG18 Recent evolutions in screening and early diagnosis of lung cancer
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 110

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