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Palliative surgery
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Definition
Attempts to reduce pain or correct functional abnormalities to improve quality of life, but it does not modify, control, remove, or destroy cancer tissue.
Resource
Title: Cancer Registry Management Principles & Practices for Hospitals and Central Registries
Subtitle: Glossary
Edition: 4th
Year: 2021
Subtitle: Glossary
Edition: 4th
Year: 2021
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