Using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors in real-world evidence cancer research

Bruce A Feinberg1, Murtuza Bharmal2, Andrew J Klink1

  • 1Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions, Dallas, TX, USA.

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