Daniel R. Richardson, MD, MSc (IMAGE)

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Daniel R. Richardson, MD, MSc

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“The mathematics that determine a QT formula matters because if an inappropriate formula is used, it could lead oncologists to reduce chemotherapy unnecessarily and possibly affect the potential for cure,” said Daniel R. Richardson, MD, MSc. “The differences we found between QT formula were pretty striking and we did not anticipate the magnitude of difference when we started this project. It certainly has changed how I treat patients.”

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