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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Ella Pickover

Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug that extends lives to be free on NHS for first time

A new treatment for women with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer has been approved for NHS use, offering a lifeline to hundreds of women.

This marks a significant advancement for patients whose disease has become resistant to chemotherapy, a condition often diagnosed at a late stage, making it particularly challenging to manage.

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