Gemcitabine (G) or vinorelbine (V)? What's the best drug in combination with a platinium-derivative for the treatment of locally advanced and metastatic non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)? A 6 years retrospective study

M. J. Melo, P. Barradas, M. Cristovao, A. Costa, A. Alves (Lisbon, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Advanced lung cancer treatment
Session: Advanced lung cancer treatment
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3311
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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