The Journal of Urology
Volume 155, Issue 1 , Pages 220-225 , January 1996

A Better Prognosis for Obese Men with Prostate Cancer

  • Harry W. Daniell

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,Accepted 21 July 1995.

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The Journal of Urology
Volume 155, Issue 1 , Pages 220-225 , January 1996

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