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Pancreatic Cancer | Hardcover

by Daniel D. Von Hoff (Editor) (Author)

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Binding:  Hardcover
Publisher:  Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Edition:  1st Edition
Page Count:  832 Pages
Publication Date:  April 10, 2005
Sales Rank:  990,873th


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Praise for the book “An outstanding text covering all aspects of pancreatic cancer, from embryology through genetics and pathology, and including all avenues of treatment. There are 112 internationally recognized authors, the book is marvelously illustrated, and is a must for all scientists and clinicians interested in neoplasms of the pancreas. It is currently the most up-to-date and complete text on pancreatic cancer available.” -- John L. Cameron, MD The Alfred Blalock Distinguished Service Professor The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine


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