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Comment
. 2010;15(9):921-3.
doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2010-0237. Epub 2010 Aug 26.

Survival trends in head and neck cancer: opportunities for improving outcomes

Cristina P Rodriguez, David J Adelstein
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Survival trends in head and neck cancer: opportunities for improving outcomes

Cristina P Rodriguez et al. Oncologist. 2010.

Abstract

This editorial discusses the Pulte and Brenner article on the recent survival trend observed in patients with squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosures: Cristina P. Rodriguez: Research funding/contracted research: CanBas Ltd.; David J. Adelstein: Research funding/contracted research: AstraZeneca, Sanofi-Aventis.

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 independent peer reviewers.

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