Commentary Hidden danger, obvious opportunity: error and risk in the management of cancer. Citation Text: Munro AJ. Hidden danger, obvious opportunity: error and risk in the management of cancer. Br J Radiol. 2007;80(960):955-66. Copy Citation Format: Google ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL January 30, 2008 Munro AJ. Br J Radiol. 2007;80(960):955-66. View more articles from the same authors. This commentary provides context on risks, errors, and safety in cancer treatment in light of a recent analysis by the Chief Medical Officer for the United Kingdom regarding error in radiation therapy. PubMed citation Free full text Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Munro AJ. Hidden danger, obvious opportunity: error and risk in the management of cancer. Br J Radiol. 2007;80(960):955-66. 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