J Gynecol Oncol.  2013 Apr;24(2):105-107. 10.3802/jgo.2013.24.2.105.

Should studies of maintenance therapy be maintained in women with ovarian cancer?

• Bookman MA

• KMID: 2288539
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3802/jgo.2013.24.2.105

Abstract

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MeSH Terms

Female
Humans

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