Are shortages of cancer drugs a ‘public health emergency’?

Amid ongoing shortages of common cancer drugs, many doctors are reporting difficulties maintaining treatments for existing patients — a situation that some health experts are calling a “public health emergency.”

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Shortages of cancer drugs are putting patients at risk

Several cancer treatments have been in short supply since March, and these shortages have only worsened over the last few months, leading more patients to face delays in care.

According to a recent survey of 27 major cancer centers from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), 93% reported a shortage of carboplatin, and...