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Full Version: Over half of new cancer drugs 'show no benefits' for survival or wellbeing
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/201...-wellbeing

EXCERPT: Most cancer drugs that have recently arrived on the market have come with little evidence that they boost the survival or wellbeing of patients, research reveals. [...] In only 10% of the uses did the drugs improve quality of life. Overall 57% of uses showed no benefits for either survival or quality of life. The team then looked to see whether the picture improved over time....

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