Seminars in Radiation Oncology
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 209-217 , October 2006

Innovative Technologies in Radiation Therapy: Brachytherapy

  • Peter J. Hoskin, MD, FRCR

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to P.J. Hoskin, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2Rn, UK.
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  • Peter Bownes, MSc

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doi: 10.1016/j.semradonc.2006.04.003

Seminars in Radiation Oncology
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 209-217 , October 2006

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