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New cancer treatments and trials: managing patients' expectations

Cancer drugs are developing at a rapid rate, but this does not mean they will be readily available to patients and sensitively communicating this reality is key
Posted 29 September 2023 - 11:00
A nurse talks a patient through treatment and trial options relating to cancer drugs
 
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