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Review
. 2021 Sep-Oct;11(5):301-304.
doi: 10.1016/j.prro.2021.03.011.

Are 5-Year Randomized Clinical Trial Results Sufficient for Implementation of Short-Course Whole Breast Radiation Therapy?

Erin F Gillespie  1 , Atif J Khan  2 , Oren Cahlon  2 , Lior Z Braunstein  2
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Review

Are 5-Year Randomized Clinical Trial Results Sufficient for Implementation of Short-Course Whole Breast Radiation Therapy?

Erin F Gillespie et al. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2021 Sep-Oct.
No abstract available

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  • In Regard to Gillespie et al.
    Rabinovitch RA. Rabinovitch RA. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2022 May-Jun;12(3):e241-e242. doi: 10.1016/j.prro.2021.11.014. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2022. PMID: 35512993 No abstract available.

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