The no miracle cure’ story
The story of step-by-step progress, with occasional leaps forward and frequent setbacks, is not one the media enjoys telling. But it does need to be told if patients and society are to learn to live [more]
Linda Geddes
Addicted to wonder drugs
When stories exaggerate the implications of the latest research, is this the fault of the media? Asession on reporting cancer breakthroughs found pressure also comes from researchers and pharmaceutical companies. Maybe the greatest pressure comes [more]
Do-it-yourself Chemotherapy Access
Internet chatrooms offer patients a forum to discuss new therapies and exchange tips on how to get access to experimental drugs sometimes from sources that have neither responsibility for nor interest in their welfare. [more]