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New tool to assess costs and benefits of US cancer therapy

Published Sun, Aug 23, 2015 · 09:50 PM

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Los Angeles

AS options for cancer patients become increasingly complicated, and expensive, the most influential source for US oncology treatment guidelines will for the first time offer a tool to assess the costs versus benefits of available therapies.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) says its new tool will provide a clearer picture of the relative value of medication options, particularly in cases where a very expensive therapy does little to improve survival.

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