Radiation therapy for endometrial cancer

References

Citations

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Author: Kathe Gallagher, MSWLast Updated: November 27, 2006
Medical Review: Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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