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Advances in Pediatric Cancer Therapy: Potential Applicability in Indian Scenario

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  1. Department of Medical Oncology, Dr. B. R. A. Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari, Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India

    Sameer Bakhshi

  2. Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Medical Center, 14 Major Arterial Road (EW), New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata, India

    Bivas Biswas

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Bakhshi, S., Biswas, B. Advances in Pediatric Cancer Therapy: Potential Applicability in Indian Scenario. Indian J Pediatr 82, 301–302 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-014-1653-7

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