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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Andrew Gregory Health editor

Cancer drug leaflets for patients in Europe omit important facts

Pharmacist stocking shelves at a chemist.
Study found critical information around benefits and risks of anticancer drugs is often missing. Photograph: Julien Behal/PA

Cancer drug information leaflets for patients in Europe frequently omit important facts, while some are “potentially misleading” when it comes to treatment benefits and related uncertainties, researchers have found.

Cancer is the biggest killer in Europe after heart conditions, with more than 3.7m new cases and 1.9m deaths every year, according to the World Health Organization.

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