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Lumpectomy and Partial Breast Irradiation - Risks and Benefits for Early Breast Cancer

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    D. Ziogas MD, E. Ignatiadou MD & M. Fatouros MD

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Ziogas, D., Ignatiadou, E. & Fatouros, M. Lumpectomy and Partial Breast Irradiation - Risks and Benefits for Early Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 15, 2352–2353 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-008-9825-1

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