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The Spreadsheet of Life and Death

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Fight for Cancer Treatment Access

This chapter chronicles Clive Stone, a retired bank manager diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma, as he battles for access to a life-saving drug after the NHS denies coverage. His campaign not only sheds light on the challenges of healthcare funding but also inspires political action towards reforming drug accessibility for cancer patients.

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