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. 2020 Jun;11(5):747-749.
doi: 10.1016/j.jgo.2020.03.020. Epub 2020 Apr 2.

Challenges with the management of older patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

Claire Falandry  1 , Cynthia Filteau  2 , Christine Ravot  2 , Olivia Le Saux  3
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Challenges with the management of older patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic

Claire Falandry et al. J Geriatr Oncol. 2020 Jun.
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Proposed algorithm for treatment decisions for older patients with cancer.
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