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Physical and Mathematical Modeling in Oncology: Examples

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Transdisciplinary research in oncology is constantly being promoted in all the scientific policies of research institutions from scientific programs to calls for tenders. Theoretical methods aimed at better understanding oncology or at improving detection and care techniques are in full development attracting ever younger researchers, mathematicians, or physicians.

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Ben Amar, M. (2020). Physical and Mathematical Modeling in Oncology: Examples. In: Nordlinger, B., Villani, C., Rus, D. (eds) Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32161-1_25

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