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Články z EurekAlert3 'targeted' cancer drugs raise risk of fatal side effects

6. 2 2012 (06:00)

Treatment with three "targeted" cancer drugs has been linked to a slightly elevated chance of fatal side effects, according to a new analysis led by scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The risk for the fatal side effects remains low, but they should be factored in when developing patients' treatment plans.