Malignant mesothelioma and chemotherapy: efficacy and influence on survival of patients

M. Metintas, S. Metintas, G. Ak, S. Erginel, I. Ucgun, F. Alatas (Eskisehir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Mesothelioma and malignant pleural effusion
Session: Mesothelioma and malignant pleural effusion
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1742
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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