Improving the accuracy of localisation in the radiotherapy treatment of head and neck, and brain cancer: Some initial findings

Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice

Volumn 2, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 125-132

  McJury, M J ^a   Conway, J ^a   Nakielny, R ^b   Levy, D ^a   Lilley, J ^c   Robinson, M H ^a  

^a WESTON PARK HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^b ROYAL HALLAMSHIRE HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

^c Northern and Yorkshire Clinical Trials and Research Unit   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 85007996501     PISSN: 14603969     EISSN: 14671131     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S1460396900000212     Document Type: Article

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