An easy method to predict the age range for low-dose CT early detection of lung cancer in asymptomatic heavy smokers

F. Falcone, A. Rossi, S. Stanzani, B. M Venturi, A. Danielli, D. Di Diodoro (Bologna, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Lung cancer diagnosis
Session: Lung cancer diagnosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 504
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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