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Front Matter (R1-R14)

Summary (1-42)

Conclusions and Recommendations (43-47)

References (48-50)

Appendix A: Tables A-1 and A-2 (51-58)

Appendix B: Recommendations from Enhancing Data Systems to Improve the Quality of Cancer Care(IOM, 2000) (59-62)

Acronyms and Abbreviations (63-64)