You’ve likely seen commercials about new medications for previously hard-to-treat cancers populated with happy, disease-free people. And while direct-to-patient marketing for cancer does serve to educate, it often creates unrealistic expectations, says Dr. Ronald Natale, a medical oncologist at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. These immunotherapy medications can be game-changing for some, but they don’t work for everyone–and your care team will be able to determine what works best for your particular case.
The Downside of Direct-to-Consumer Marketing of Cancer Drugs
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The Downside of Direct-to-Consumer Marketing of Cancer Drugs
You’ve likely seen commercials about new medications for previously hard-to-treat cancers populated with happy, disease-free people. And while direct-to-patient marketing for cancer does serve to educate, it often creates unrealistic expectations, says Dr. Ronald Natale, a medical oncologist at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. These immunotherapy medications can be game-changing for some, but they don’t work for everyone–and your care team will be able to determine what works best for your particular case.
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