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1: Eur J Cancer. 2002 Nov;38 Suppl 6:S20-1.Click here to read Links

Tamoxifen versus raloxifene in the prevention of breast cancer.

Wickerham DL.

National Surgical Adjuvant Breast & Bowel Project (NSABP), Four Allegheny Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA.

PMID: 12409060 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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