Delay in diagnosis and management of lung cancer in developing countries

Imen Bachouch (Ariana, Tunisia), Imen Bachouch, Chaima Habouria, Soumaya Agrebi, Fatma Chermiti, Sofia Taktak, Soraya Fenniche

Source: International Congress 2016 – Quality management and quality of life in lung cancer
Session: Quality management and quality of life in lung cancer
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3085
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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Imen Bachouch (Ariana, Tunisia), Imen Bachouch, Chaima Habouria, Soumaya Agrebi, Fatma Chermiti, Sofia Taktak, Soraya Fenniche. Delay in diagnosis and management of lung cancer in developing countries. Eur Respir J 2016; 48: Suppl. 60, 3085

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