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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2007 99(8):577; doi:10.1093/jnci/djk186
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© Oxford University Press 2007.

MEMO TO THE MEDIA

Press Release

Cancer Patients Are at High Risk for Potential Drug Interactions

Liz Savage

jncimedia@oxfordjournals.org
301-841-1287
Journal of the National Cancer Institute

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Potential drug interactions from prescribed medications are common among cancer patients and may cause unnecessary harm, according to a study in the April 18 Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Cancer patients often take several medications at the same time, not only for treating their cancer but also for side effects and other . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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