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Society of Surgical Oncology Presidential Address: Friendships, Partnerships, and Teams–Keys to Academic Success

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Cohen, A.M. Society of Surgical Oncology Presidential Address: Friendships, Partnerships, and Teams–Keys to Academic Success. Ann Surg Oncol 11, 798–806 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1245/ASO.2004.03.942

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