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Book Synopsis: In the late 1980s, a promising new treatment for breast cancer emerged: high-dose chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow transplantation or HDC/ABMT. By the 1990s, it had burst upon the oncology scene and disseminated rapidly before having been carefully evaluated. By the time published studies showed that the procedure was ineffective, more than 30,000 women had received the treatment, shortening their lives and adding to their suffering. This book tells of the rise and demise of HDC/ABMT for metastatic and early stage breast cancer, and fully explores the story's implications, which go well beyond the immediate procedure, and beyond breast cancer, to how we in the United States evaluate other medical procedures, especially life-saving ones. It details how the factors that drove clinical use--patient demand, physician enthusiasm, media reporting, litigation, economic exploitation, and legislative and administrative mandates--converged to propel the procedure forward despite a lack of proven clinical effectiveness. It also analyzes the limited effect of technology assessments before randomized clinical trials evaluated decisively the procedure and the ramifications of this system on healthcare today.Sections of the book consider the initial conditions surrounding the emergence of the new breast cancer treatment, the drivers of clinical use, and the struggle for evidence-based medicine. A concluding section considers the significance of the story for our healthcare system.
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Introducing False Hope: Bone Marrow Transplantation for Breast Cancer, a groundbreaking book that delves into the rise and fall of a once-promising treatment. In the late 1980s, high-dose chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow transplantation emerged as a beacon of hope for breast cancer patients. However, despite its widespread use, it was later discovered to be ineffective, causing more harm than good. This compelling book explores the implications of this cautionary tale, shedding light on how we evaluate medical procedures in the United States and beyond.
Discover the untold story behind the meteoric rise and tragic demise of HDC/ABMT for breast cancer. From patient demand to physician enthusiasm, media reporting to economic exploitation, a multitude of factors converged to propel this procedure forward, all while lacking proven clinical effectiveness. Uncover the shocking truths of how a lack of evidence-based medicine shaped the destiny of thousands of women, shortening their lives and adding to their suffering.
At the core, False Hope addresses the pressing question: How do we navigate our healthcare system to ensure that life-saving procedures are thoroughly evaluated before they are adopted? By examining the interplay of various stakeholders, including patients, physicians, and lawmakers, this book invites us to critically reflect on the flaws in our current healthcare practices.
As you embark on this eye-opening journey, don't miss the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of technology assessments and the role they play in shaping healthcare today. False Hope goes beyond breast cancer, offering valuable insights into the broader healthcare landscape and prompting much-needed discussions about improving the evaluation process for medical procedures.
Don't miss out on this thought-provoking and timely read. Explore the rise and fall of a medical phenomenon that left a lasting mark on our healthcare system. Join the conversation on evidence-based medicine and pave the way for a brighter future. Get your copy of False Hope: Bone Marrow Transplantation for Breast Cancer today!
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