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Women Face Lower Cancer Death Risk, Higher Treatment Side Effects

3/18/2026

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The Journal of the National Cancer Institute published a review showing women have a 21% lower cancer death risk than men across 12 advanced cancer types.
Women also face a 12% higher risk of severe side effects from chemotherapy and radiation.
Lead researcher Natansh Modi of Adelaide University notes sex is a crucial factor in cancer treatment outcomes.
Recommendations to include sex in clinical trials are often overlooked.

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The Journal of the National Cancer Institute published a review showing women have a 21% lower cancer death risk than men across 12 advanced cancer types.
Women also face a 12% higher risk of severe side effects from chemotherapy and radiation.
Lead researcher Natansh Modi of Adelaide University notes sex is a crucial factor in cancer treatment outcomes.
Recommendations to include sex in clinical trials are often overlooked.