Cancer doctors are calling for a permanent fix to drug shortages in Canada

By Amina Zafar · CBC News

Three chemotherapy cancer drugs face national shortages, putting pressure on health care providers

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Oncologists say drug shortages are becoming more frequent in Canada. Health Canada told CBC News it 'recognizes the impact that these shortages have on the patients who rely on these important medications and is taking action to address them.'

Cancer specialists are concerned national shortages of three vital cancer drugs could lead to a time when they could run out of treatment options for patients in Canada.

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