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The prevention and management of acute skin reactions related to radiation therapy: a systematic review and practice guideline

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Wong, R.K.S. The prevention and management of acute skin reactions related to radiation therapy: a systematic review and practice guideline. Support Care Cancer 15, 1221 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-007-0260-9

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