Definitive radiation therapy for elderly patients with stage III NSCLC not candidates for combined chemoradiation

K. Sigel, L. Lurslurchachai, G. Mhango, E. Halm, M. Bonomi, J. Wisniveksy (New York, Dallas, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Treatment of lung cancer
Session: Treatment of lung cancer
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3263

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K. Sigel, L. Lurslurchachai, G. Mhango, E. Halm, M. Bonomi, J. Wisniveksy (New York, Dallas, United States Of America). Definitive radiation therapy for elderly patients with stage III NSCLC not candidates for combined chemoradiation. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: Suppl. 56, 3263

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