Article updated and reviewed by Kevin Knopf, MD, MPH; Director of Clinical Research, Annapolis Oncology Center and Associate Staff, Johns Hopkins Oncology Center on July 7, 2005.
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Small Cell Lung Cancer
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