NICE recommends ‘breakthrough’ therapy for blood cancer Belantamab mafodotin combination therapy is a second-line treatment option for multiple myeloma that could benefit around 1,500 people.…
Supporting pharmacists in improving the care delivered for people with cancer The Pharmaceutical Journal has launched a cancer ‘hub page’ and educational resources on blood cancer as part of continued partnership with BeiGene.… Promotional content
NICE reverses draft guidance to recommend targeted therapy for patients with advanced bowel cancer The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said the treatment should be available on the NHS after the manufacturer provided additional clinical evidence.…
NICE recommends capivasertib for advanced breast cancer Clinical trial results revealed that capivasertib, taken with fulvestrant, can provide advanced breast cancer patients with an additional four months before their cancer progresses.…
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia: diagnosis and management An overview of how to diagnose, manage and monitor patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, emphasising the important role of pharmacists.… Supported content
Engineering precision: developing the next generation of antibody drug conjugates Researchers are working to create a new generation of these targeted cancer therapies to improve efficacy and minimise off-target adverse effects.…
Testicular cancer: symptoms, diagnosis and management An overview of testicular cancer, its affected populations, diagnostic procedures and treatment options.…
NICE recommends olaparib for advanced breast cancer in final draft guidance The drug has previously been recommended for some types of ovarian cancer in England and for prostate cancer in Scotland.…
BRUKINSA is now reimbursed across the UK for R/R MZL Read more to learn how BRUKINSA could benefit your patients with R/R MZL.… Promotional content
Health inequalities included in updated cancer referral guidelines The Scottish government's ‘Cancer Strategy for Scotland 2023–2033’ highlights that there is “convincing evidence” that socioeconomic and health disparities are linked with increased diagnoses of more advanced cancers.…
