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The Inquiry: Are we fighting cancer the right way?

In this extract from The Inquiry, leading oncologist Dr Vincent DeVita warns that strict rules governing the use of drugs block innovation and prevent doctors from curing patients.

Image: Biological samples being analysed at Cancer Research UK/ Getty/Dan Kitwood

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Wed 3 Feb 201615:23GMT
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    BBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa & BBC World Service US Public Radio