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This chapter reviews concepts regarding to lymphoma, leukemia, connective tissue cancers, endocrine system cancers, skin cancer, and pediatric cancers. Students are questioned regarding the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of these cancers.
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Heath, A. (2016). Oncology Review. In: Radiation Therapy Study Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-3258-0_19
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