Modern Practices in Radiation Therapy

Cancer is the leading cause of death in economically developed countries and the second leading cause of death in developing countries. It is an enormous global health encumbrance, growing at an alarming pace. Global statistics show that in 2030 alone, about 21.4 million new cancer cases and 13.2 mi...

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Other Authors: Natanasabapathi, Gopishankar (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2012
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