NHS to provide life-extending drug for women with incurable breast cancer in England
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NHS to provide life-extending drug for women with incurable breast cancer in England

17 Sep 2026 · Originally published 17 Sep 2026 10/10 Original headline: Women in England with incurable breast cancer to get life-extending drug on NHS
Following a new pricing agreement, approximately 1,000 women a year in England will now have routine access to the drug Enhertu for HER2-low advanced breast cancer. Clinical trials indicate the treatment can significantly extend survival times compared to standard chemotherapy, offering patients more time with their families.
Source: The Guardian UK England
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