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Why Did He Die?

Damian A. Laber Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, University of Louisville, J.G. Brown Cancer Center, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Pages 331-332 | Published online: 11 Jun 2009
 
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Abstract

The true reason why cancer patients die is not absolutely clear. The decreasing rate of postmortem examinations in this group of patients is discussed. Understanding how cancer cells kill people can elucidate therapeutic approaches that might benefit our patients. Finally, the author pledges to support research to understand the reason why many of our patients die.

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