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Do cancer drugs improve survival or quality of life?

Vinay Prasad

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The overall sentiment reflects strong critical engagement, exemplified by phrases like 'You don’t need to know, according to our broken regulatory system' and references to specific research articles. The tone is analytical yet concerned, emphasizing the questionable benefits of cancer drugs and advocating for change, which underscores the high relevance and potential impact of this conversation.

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Most posts express skepticism about the effectiveness of cancer drugs, aligning with the publication's critique of the current regulatory and approval system.

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The discussions are highly focused on the topic, with many posts referencing specific articles and raising concerns about survival benefits and quality of life.

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The discussions are influential, challenging regulatory norms and urging re-evaluation of drug approval processes, indicating high potential impact on public health debates.

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RT @Deedoherty2: Do #cancer drugs improve survival or quality of life? "You don’t need to know, according to our broken regulatory system…

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Wren Cage

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RT @Deedoherty2: Do #cancer drugs improve survival or quality of life? "You don’t need to know, according to our broken regulatory system…

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Bad Janet

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RT @Deedoherty2: Do #cancer drugs improve survival or quality of life? "You don’t need to know, according to our broken regulatory system…

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Tonna Piranha

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RT @Deedoherty2: Do #cancer drugs improve survival or quality of life? "You don’t need to know, according to our broken regulatory system…

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Mary

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RT @Deedoherty2: Do #cancer drugs improve survival or quality of life? "You don’t need to know, according to our broken regulatory system…

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Vinay Prasad MD MPH

@VPrasadMDMPH · X

RT @Deedoherty2: Do #cancer drugs improve survival or quality of life? "You don’t need to know, according to our broken regulatory system…

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Dee

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Fernando Carballo

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RT @DrJavierCrespo: Leyendo estos dos, breves, pero intensos artículos de opinión (doi: 10.1136/bmj.j4528 y BMJ 2017;359:j4585 doi: 10.1136…

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Javier Crespo

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Sep 3, 2023 · 7 likes · 1 share · 5,851 followers View post →

Ash Paul

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Jun 4, 2023 · 4 likes · 32,306 followers View post →

YouCan’tHandleTheTruth!

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Vinay Prasad MD MPH

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Ash Paul

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Vinay Prasad MD MPH

@VPrasadMDMPH · X

RT @pash22: @barttels2 @JjhColin @gregggonsalves @nlindenberg @US_FDA @DrWoodcockFDA @biogen @josh_wingrove @ProfRobHoward @MadhavThambiset…

Aug 20, 2021 · 1 share · 311,037 followers View post →

Ash Paul

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Aug 20, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 32,306 followers View post →

Ash Paul

@pash22 · X

@JjhColin @AaronGoodman33 Not so sure abt that Colin. Chk out 'Do cancer drugs improve survival or quality of life?' https://t.co/FaSkZOE0ma via @VPrasadMDMPH & @bmj_latest

May 24, 2021 · 2 likes · 32,306 followers View post →

Stephen Pimentel

@StephenPiment · X

Do cancer drugs improve survival or quality of life? by @VPrasadMDMPH https://t.co/OquQ6vaGYk

Oct 21, 2020 · 1 like · 12,821 followers View post →

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May 20, 2020 · 42 shares · 1,492 followers View post →

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May 20, 2020 · 42 shares · 250 followers View post →

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May 20, 2020 · 42 shares · 303 followers View post →

Bob Smithers MD

@DoctorSkeptical · X

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May 20, 2020 · 42 shares · 481 followers View post →

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@Annette_LEXA · X

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May 20, 2020 · 1 share · 37,045 followers View post →

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May 20, 2020 · 42 shares · 33 followers View post →

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 15,519 followers View post →

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 1,254 followers View post →

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@Kirielson · X

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 389 followers View post →

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@DrAmartinezur93 · X

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 516 followers View post →

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 1,111 followers View post →

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@venkmurthy · X

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@dgermain21 · X

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@DocJarad · X

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 1,610 followers View post →

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@jesskeimmalpass · X

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@wiesiede · X

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 2,722 followers View post →

Grange JC

@docdu16 · X

Pour les chasseurs de Raoult qui vont être désoeuvrés : un terrain de chasse tout trouvé : Les anticancéreux améliorent-ils la survie et la qualité de vie ? https://t.co/7OzhD5cz1o

May 19, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 5,459 followers View post →

RxRenegade

@novacarerx · X

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 1,045 followers View post →

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@Juanan_Fresno · X

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 478 followers View post →

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@stuartgreen74 · X

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 808 followers View post →

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@docrobat · X

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 1,118 followers View post →

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 339 followers View post →

DEI Lead at British East India Co.

@AnikVJoshi · X

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 2,556 followers View post →

Vinay Prasad MD MPH

@VPrasadMDMPH · X

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May 19, 2020 · 42 shares · 311,037 followers View post →

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@Daniel_Urologia · X

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May 19, 2020 · 195 likes · 42 shares · 2,505 followers View post →

Ash Paul

@pash22 · X

@dykeyc @Maherjane I disagree that lack of access to ca Rx is a MAJOR issue. C 'Do cancer drugs improve survival or quality of life?' https://t.co/9qTOyAqYRy via @VPrasadMDMPH . We are spending far too much on marginal so-called 'miracle' ca drugs & far too little on the rest of ca survivorship

Feb 25, 2020 · 1 like · 32,306 followers View post →

Ash Paul

@pash22 · X

@dykeyc @abcdiagnosis @nicolablackwood @BreastCancerNow @METUPUKorg @NICEComms @uk_oncologist @Michelle_CRUK Colin, C 2017 @bmj_latest editorial by @VPrasadMDMPH 'Do cancer drugs improve survival or quality of life?' https://t.co/FaSkZOE0ma @oncology_bg @Maherjane

Jan 27, 2020 · 1 like · 32,306 followers View post →

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