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Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life

Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
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A new ovarian cancer drug called mirvetuximab soravtansine is now available on the NHS in the UK. The treatment acts as a targeted therapy, significantly reducing side effects compared to traditional chemotherapy and improving patients' quality of life.

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This represents a major medical advancement for hard-to-treat ovarian cancer, offering patients both extended life expectancy and the ability to maintain daily activities.

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Share Save Add as preferred on Google Patricia Hill Patricia says the drug has enabled her to go to the theatre and visit family A breakthrough drug for ovarian cancer that is kinder on the body and extends lives is now available on the NHS.

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