Is prophylactic radiotherapy at intervention site always neccessary in malign pleural mesothelioma?

S. Parspour, M. Metintas, G. Ak, H. Yildirim, E. Dundar (Eskisehir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Treatment and complications of treatment of lung cancer and malignant pleural effusions
Session: Treatment and complications of treatment of lung cancer and malignant pleural effusions
Session type: Electronic Poster Session
Number: 4306
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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