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Betty R. Ferrell, PhD, on Quality of Life in the Era of Immunotherapy

2018 Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium

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Betty R. Ferrell, PhD, of City of Hope, discusses the many advances in immunotherapy and the drugs’ effect on patients’ quality of life, including psychological well-being.



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