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The FDA and some oncologists have resisted efforts to require a quick, cheap gene test that could prevent thousands of deaths from a bad reaction to a common cancer drug.
One January morning in 2021, Carol Rosen took a standard treatment for metastatic breast cancer. Three gruesome weeks later, she died in excruciating pain from the very drug meant to
A recent survey found that only 3% of U.S. oncologists routinely order the tests before dosing patients.
Fluorouracil can be deadly for patients who slowly metabolize it. But U.S. doctors don't often test for those at risk.
A recent survey found that only 3% of U.S. oncologists routinely order the tests before dosing patients.