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Editorial
. 2020 Sep;38(3):251-252.
doi: 10.1080/02813432.2020.1794415.

Challenges in early diagnosis of cancer: the fast track

Knut Holtedahl  1
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Editorial

Challenges in early diagnosis of cancer: the fast track

Knut Holtedahl. Scand J Prim Health Care. 2020 Sep.
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