Pemetrexed in the treatment of thoracic malignancies: a single centre experience in Singapore.
Journal Title: Singapore Medical Journal - Year 2011, Vol 52, Issue 3
Abstract
This study aimed to examine the efficacy and toxicity of pemetrexed in Singapore.
Authors and Affiliations
G Lopes, A Chopra, J Kukutschka, P Portillo, L Bharwani
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