European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 151-155 , February 2009

Improvements in breast cancer survival over time, related to adjuvant treatment and node status

,Accepted 18 February 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2008.02.010

European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 151-155 , February 2009

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