Gary Rodin on The human crisis in cancer: a Lancet Oncology Commission

The Lancet Oncology in conversation with

The Lancet Oncology in conversation with
Gary Rodin on The human crisis in cancer: a Lancet Oncology Commission
Nov 02, 2025
The Lancet Group

Dr Gary Rodin discusses The human crisis in cancer: a Lancet Oncology Commission which identifies a growing imbalance between technological innovation and the human dimensions of cancer care.

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