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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Denis Campbell Health policy editor

NHS England to offer ‘potentially life-saving’ drug for aggressive breast cancer

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J5K9Y7 pembrolizumab monoclonal antibody drug protein, used in the treatment of cancer. Photograph: Credit: molekuul.be / Alamy Stock Photo

Women with a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer have been given access to a “potentially life-saving” drug after NHS bosses struck a deal with its manufacturer.

Up to 1,600 women a year will be able to get pembrolizumab, which has the potential to leave some of those who take it completely free of cancer, NHS England said.

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