Why oncologists are using less radiation; Hospital pharmacists ration more drugs due to shortages

Studies suggest that with certain low-risk and early-stage cancers, skipping radiation does not appear to affect outcomes.

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Adobe Radiation, a mainstay of cancer treatment, begins a fade-out Advances in cancer drugs and surgery mean that doctors can decrease or even omit radiation for more and more cancers. By Angus Chen STAT+ | White House drug shortages task force MIA with lawmakers while Congress works on fixes A White House task force has yet to contact lawmakers writing legislation to stem drug shortages or offer a timeline for its recommendations. By John Wilkerson STAT+ | From drug shortages to high prices, U.S. system's shortcomings have deep roots Our system is set up to encourages large drug companies to focus more and more on medicines that can justify an extremely high price. By Matthew Herper Leon Keith/AP STAT+ | More hospital pharmacists are rationing drugs due to increasing shortages A growing number of hospital pharmacists are rationing drugs due to shortages of medications, including chemotherapies for cancer. By Ed Silverman

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