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- Lung cancer: a guide for people with cancer, their families and friends, Cancer Council Victoria. More information here.
- Lung cancer, Medical Online. More information here.
- Clinical practice guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and management of lung cancer, National Health and Medical Research Council, Australian Government. More information here.
- Assessment and management of lung cancer: evidence based guidelines – a guide for general practitioners, The Australian Lung Foundation. More information here.
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