European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 34, Issue 11 , Pages 1199-1207 , November 2008

Aromatase inhibitors in the management of early breast cancer

,Accepted 13 February 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2008.02.005

European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 34, Issue 11 , Pages 1199-1207 , November 2008

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