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Childhood Cancer Patterns in Iran: Challenges and Future Directions

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KHAZAEI S, KHAZAEI S, MANSORI K, AYUBI E. Childhood Cancer Patterns in Iran: Challenges and Future Directions. Iran J Public Health. 2017;46(8):1145-1146.