All of the following statements about antineoplastic agents are true EXCEPT
A. They are generally not curative, though the success rate is improving
B. They have a high therapeutic index
C. They do not selectively target neoplastic cells
D. They tend to suppress bone marrow function
E. They target proteins involved in cell division
Ans: B. They have a high therapeutic index
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