Title: Spontaneous regression of metastases of renal cancer: A report of two cases including the first recorded regression following irradiation of a dominant metastasis and review of the world literature
Abstract: CancerVolume 47, Issue 8 p. 2102-2106 ArticleFree Access Spontaneous regression of metastases of renal cancer: A report of two cases including the first recorded regression following irradiation of a dominant metastasis and review of the world literature D. J. Fairlamb MB, DMRT, FRCR, D. J. Fairlamb MB, DMRT, FRCR Departments of Radiotherapy and Oncology; Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford and the Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3Search for more papers by this author D. J. Fairlamb MB, DMRT, FRCR, D. J. Fairlamb MB, DMRT, FRCR Departments of Radiotherapy and Oncology; Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford and the Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3Search for more papers by this author First published: 15 April 1981 https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19810415)47:8<2102::AID-CNCR2820470833>3.0.CO;2-KCitations: 118AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Two cases of spontaneous regression of lung metastases are presented. 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