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World Service,01 Jun 2016,5 mins

The Inquiry: Are we Fighting Cancer the Right Way?

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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. (Photo: Biological samples being analysed at Cancer Research UK. Credit: Dan KitwoodGetty Images)

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