The Growing Crisis of Cancer Drug Shortages: Patients Left in Limbo

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A shortage of cancer drugs in the United States has led to the rationing of chemotherapy treatments, leaving patients with limited access to life-saving medications. The scarcity of these drugs, caused by manufacturing issues and supply chain disruptions, has forced hospitals and doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives treatment and who does not. This crisis highlights the vulnerabilities in the healthcare system and the urgent need for solutions to ensure that cancer patients have uninterrupted access to essential medications.
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