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Editorial
. 2011 Feb 1;104(3):390-1.
doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6606081.

The need for a re-evaluation of best supportive care studies reported to date

D C Currow, K Foley, S Y Zafar, J L Wheeler, A P Abernethy
Editorial

The need for a re-evaluation of best supportive care studies reported to date

D C Currow et al. Br J Cancer. .
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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