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I’ve always thought the fact that there are commercials for cancer drugs is very telling. Surely your oncologist will put you on what’s best, right? I’ve never

I’ve always thought the fact that there are commercials for cancer drugs is very telling. Surely your oncologist will put you on what’s best, right? I’ve never had cancer but my experience with plenty of other doctors points the other way, and that they wouldn’t be spending money on those commercials if they didn’t get a return from them.

chrisseaton 4y ago
> Surely your oncologist will put you on what’s best, right? No - best case scenario is they'll put you on the best that their budget and policy allows them to in your particular region. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postcode_lottery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postcode_lottery https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/2700686/Healthcare-postcode-lottery-means-patients-losing-out-on-cancer-treatments.html https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/2700686/Healthcare-p...