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Women in England with incurable breast cancer to get life-extending drug on NHS

The Guardian Health Thursday 17 September 2026, 05:00 UTC By Denis Campbell and Anna Bawden 1 min read
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Thousands with HER2-low advanced breast cancer will have access to Enhertu after ministers strike deal on priceThousands of women in England with incurable breast cancer will get access to a life-extending drug on the NHS after negotiations over its cost proved successful. About 1,000 women a year with HER2-low advanced breast cancer will be able to obtain Enhertu from Thursday after ministers and the drug’s makers struck a deal on its price.

Thousands with HER2-low advanced breast cancer will have access to Enhertu after ministers strike deal on price

Thousands of women in England with incurable breast cancer will get access to a life-extending drug on the NHS after negotiations over its cost proved successful.

About 1,000 women a year with HER2-low advanced breast cancer will be able to obtain Enhertu from Thursday after ministers and the drug’s makers struck a deal on its price.

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