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Utilization of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists in the Treatment of Metastatic and Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer - Comparisons of Practices from Three European Countries Cover

Utilization of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists in the Treatment of Metastatic and Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer - Comparisons of Practices from Three European Countries

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjecr-2021-0070 | Journal eISSN: 2956-2090 | Journal ISSN: 2956-0454
Language: English
Page range: 189 - 196
Submitted on: Nov 8, 2021
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Accepted on: Dec 27, 2021
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Published on: Dec 31, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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