Seminars in Radiation Oncology
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 3-10 , January 2012

Quality, Technology and Outcomes: Evolution and Evaluation of New Treatments and/or New Technology

  • Benedick A. Fraass, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Benedick A. Fraass, PhD, CSMC/Radiation Oncolog, 8700 Beverly Boulevard, AC 1023, Los Angeles, CA 90048
    • ,
  • Jean M. Moran, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

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PII: S1053-4296(11)00100-7

doi: 10.1016/j.semradonc.2011.09.009

Seminars in Radiation Oncology
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 3-10 , January 2012

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