A method of updating a cancer-treatment data base system
โ Scribed by G. McClatchie
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1975
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 590 KB
- Volume
- 8
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0010-4809
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โฆ Synopsis
A means of updating a statistical cancer-treatment data base is presented. The data base has been programmed to record valid survival durations and recurrence patterns for multiple treatment courses, accentuating surgical and radiotherapeutic techniques. The development of the method from that used in typical medical records is outlined. emphasising relevant data processing principles. The logical conventions used, are presented in detail.
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