NHS reaches deal for life-saving breast-cancer drug

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NHS reaches deal for life-saving breast-cancer drug
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It could spare some women needing the whole breast removed.

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Triple-negative tumours account for 15% of all breast-cancer cases but are harder to treat - often with poorer outcomes. NHS England estimates up to 1,600 women a year could benefit from its "confidential" deal with manufacturer MSD.

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