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Original Article

Sequential Methotrexate, 5-Fluorouracil, and Leucovorin in Metastatic Measurable Colorectal Cancer. Does It Work?

B. Weinerman St. Boniface General Hospital Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, Manitoba; Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation Ottawa, Ontario, Ottawa, Canada
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J. Maroun St. Boniface General Hospital Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, Manitoba; Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation Ottawa, Ontario, Ottawa, Canada
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D. Stewart St. Boniface General Hospital Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, Manitoba; Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation Ottawa, Ontario, Ottawa, Canada
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C. Cripps St. Boniface General Hospital Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, Manitoba; Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation Ottawa, Ontario, Ottawa, Canada
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J. Johnston St. Boniface General Hospital Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, Manitoba; Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation Ottawa, Ontario, Ottawa, Canada
Pages 339-343 | Published online: 11 Jun 2009

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