Analysis of PET-CT use across a UK cancer network: Are we adhering to NICE guidelines?

Haval Balata (Manchester, United Kingdom), Haval Balata, Matthew Evison, Haider Al-Najjar, Phil Barber, Richard Booton, Philip Crosbie

Source: International Congress 2015 – Quality management in lung cancer
Session: Quality management in lung cancer
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4235

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