Thursday, 22 September 2016

Breast cancer patients denied ‘life-saving’ 43p treatment ‘due to NHS funding dispute’

Breast cancer patients denied ‘life-saving’ 43p treatment ‘due to NHS funding dispute’ Thousands of patients are being denied “life-saving” breast cancer drugs which cost just 43 pence due to an NHS funding row, research has suggested.

Charity Breast Cancer Now estimates 27,000 women in the UK are being denied osteoporosis medication which can prevent breast cancer spread in the bone due to on-going uncertainty as to who is responsible for funding the medication. The Independent

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