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flag Women survive cancer better than men but face higher severe side effect risks from treatment, study finds.

flag Women are more likely to survive cancer than men but face a higher risk of severe treatment side effects, according to an Australian-led study of over 20,000 patients in U.S. FDA-approved trials. flag The research, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found women had a 21% lower risk of death and a 12% higher risk of serious toxicities across chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy. flag Differences were consistent across 12 advanced solid tumor types and likely stem from biological factors such as immune function, drug metabolism, and body composition. flag The findings highlight the need for sex-specific data in cancer research and treatment planning.

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