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. 2013 Oct 9;310(14):1501-2.
doi: 10.1001/jama.2013.277081.

Single- vs multiple-fraction radiotherapy for bone metastases from prostate cancer

Justin E Bekelman  1 , Andrew J Epstein, Ezekiel J Emanuel
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Single- vs multiple-fraction radiotherapy for bone metastases from prostate cancer

Justin E Bekelman et al. JAMA. .
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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: The authors have completed and submitted the ICMJE Form for Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest. Dr Bekelman reported receiving honoraria from the American Society for Clinical Oncology; and travel expenses from the Radiation Oncology Institute. Dr Epstein reported receiving institutional grant support from the Institute for Health Technology Studies. No other disclosures were reported.

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