Curative treatment vs. best supportive care in advanced non small cell lung cancer in aged person

J. Lee, J. Chang, J. Kim, Y. Ryu, S. Kim (Seoul, Republic Of Korea)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Quality management for lung cancer patients
Session: Quality management for lung cancer patients
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4423
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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