A Time-Delayed Mathematical Model for Tumor Growth with the Effect of a Periodic Therapy

Shihe Xu1, Xiangqing Wei2, Fangwei Zhang3

  • 1School of Mathematics and Statistics, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing, Guangdong 526061, China.

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