Ann Surg Treat Res.  2024 Apr;106(4):237-238. 10.4174/astr.2024.106.4.237.

Commentary on “Prognosis according to the timing of recurrence in breast cancer” (Ann Surg Treat Res 2023;104:1-9)

• Hlauschek D
• Gnant M

• KMID: 2554484
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4174/astr.2024.106.4.237

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