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Follow-Up of Melanoma Patients: The Need for Evidence-Based Protocols

Authors: Anne Brecht Francken, MD, PhD, Harald J. Hoekstra, MD, PhD

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Issue 4/2009

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Over the past decade it has become clear that sensible, safe, evidence-based guidelines are required for the follow-up of cancer patients. Patient expectations for high-quality care have increased, although ever-increasing restrictions are being imposed on expensive health care resources. Therefore the need for constructive, cost-effective, high-quality guidelines for patients with a range of cancer types has now become urgent. …

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Title: Follow-Up of Melanoma Patients: The Need for Evidence-Based Protocols
Authors: Anne Brecht Francken, MD, PhD
Harald J. Hoekstra, MD, PhD
Publication date: 01-04-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-009-0318-7

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