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Editorial
. 2010;15(1):3-5.
doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2009-0306. Epub 2010 Jan 19.

Histology matters: individualizing treatment in non-small cell lung cancer

Joel W Neal
Editorial

Histology matters: individualizing treatment in non-small cell lung cancer

Joel W Neal. Oncologist. 2010.

Abstract

This editorial discusses the role of histology in non-small cell lung cancer treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosures: Joel W. Neal: None.

The content of this article has been reviewed by independent peer reviewers to ensure that it is balanced, objective, and free from commercial bias. No financial relationships relevant to the content of this article have been disclosed by the author or independent peer reviewers.

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