Thousands of men with prostate cancer are being given unnecessary and potentially harmful drug treatment to clear hospital waiting lists, according to a leading cancer specialist.
Oncologist Chris Hamilton claims the "crazy" system of Government targets means prostate patients often head the queue for radiotherapy treatment - even when they don't need it - ahead of other cancer patients.
But hospitals face penalties if cancer patients are not given treatment within four weeks, he said.
Monday, 9 April 2007
Patients Given Drugs to Meet Quotas
Daily Mail - 'Prostate patients' given drugs just to meet targets
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