Palliative care in cancer: Ensuring quality of life alongside active cancer treatment
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Language: English
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Submitted on: Feb 25, 2025
Accepted on: Jun 4, 2025
Published on: Aug 6, 2025
Published by: Helenic Society of Medical Oncology
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