General · 18 March 2026

Women Face 12% Higher Risk Of Bad Cancer Effects

Patients' cancer treatment outcomes vary significantly by sex, impacting both their chances of survival and adverse reactions. A major international study from Adelaide University found female patients have a 21% lower risk of death compared with men. However, women also faced increased severe toxicities, with similar patterns seen across 12 advanced cancers.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 March 2026 at 3:51

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