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Supportive care in oncology Learning Zone

Expert Opinion

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Last updated:25th Aug 2022
Published:25th Aug 2022

Dr Matti Aapro Dr Matti Aapro is member of the Board of Directors of the Genolier Cancer Center, Genolier, Switzerland and President (2020-2021) of the European Cancer Organisation. 

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Dr Gary Lyman

Dr Gary Lyman is Professor of Public Health Sciences and Clinical Research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, and serves as a senior lead for health care quality and policy within the Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research (HICOR). 

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