Healthy Skepticism Library item: 10146

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Publication type: Journal Article

Rule J.
Drug money for patient groups: Cancerbackup sets record straight
BMJ 2007 May 19; 334:(7602):1020
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/short/334/7602/1020-b?etoc

Abstract:

Mintzes says that Cancerbackup does not list the possible side effects of trastuzumab or say where its funding comes from-this is not the case.1

Cancerbackup provides up to date and accurate information about treatment including all possible side effects, both on our website (www.cancerbackup.org.uk) and in our factsheets.

We provide a full list on our website and now in our press releases of all funders.

We are advised by an independent clinical advisory board. Pharmaceutical companies have no influence on any decision we take.