KNTV NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt June 4, 2024 23:22:00
Shortage, her fight is even more painful. at her last treatment, the florida clinic ran out of the drug she needed. she says she was sent home. >> why didn't anybody tell me this? >> reporter: the drug called carboplatin is widely used for treating breast, ovarian and other cancers. it's highly effective with minimal side effects. this month the american cancer society issuing a warning call, the shortage of certain cancer drugs has become a serious and life-threatening issue. >> this is the bin for carboplatin. as you can see it's completely empty. >> reporter: oncologist dr. lucio gordon say...