Most chemotherapy drugs are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) without evidence that they benefit survival or quality of life. By 2030, the number of new cancer cases in the United States is expected to skyrocket by 45%, from 1.6 million to 2.3 million every year. Are we really winning the war on cancer? Sadly, in general, no, despite the hundreds of new anticancer drugs that have been introduced. As I discuss in my video How Effective Is Chemotherapy?, the war on cancer has been likened to the war on terror. No matter how many drone strikes you do, it’s nearly impossible...
Chemotherapy Is Expensive—Is It Effective?
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Sep 24, 2026 • 2 days ago
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