> The drugs aren't curing cancer - they're extending the lives of those with cancer, They often aren't doing that though, and if they are they're only doing it

> The drugs aren't curing cancer - they're extending the lives of those with cancer, They often aren't doing that though, and if they are they're only doing it on average for a couple of weeks and are causing significant side effects. That "on average" means that for some people they're shortening life. > particularly if that extended period of life can be at an acceptable quality It usually isn't. https://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j2097 https://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j2097