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The Peter Attia Drive

#133 - Vinay Prasad, M.D., M.P.H: Hallmarks of successful cancer policy

Oct 19, 2020
Vinay Prasad, a practicing hematologist-oncologist and associate professor at UC San Francisco, dives deep into the challenges of oncology. He discusses medical reversals, emphasizing the disconnect between clinical practice and robust research. Prasad highlights the high costs of cancer treatments versus their benefits, and the ethical dilemmas posed by financial interests in medical decisions. He concludes with his six hallmarks of successful cancer policy, offering a roadmap for meaningful progress in the fight against cancer.
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