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500 Secondary Breast Cancer Patients Supported by Patient Trials Advocate Service
The Make 2nds Count Patient Trials Advocate (PTA) service has so far supported 500 secondary breast cancer patients across the UK, marking a significant milestone and pivotal achievement in advancing patient access to clinical trials. The PTA service is the first of its kind in the UK, offering fresh hope to patients by connecting them with clinical trials that have the potential to improve outcomes and extend life.
Medicine for rare form of breast cancer approved for use on the NHS in Scotland
Make 2nds Count is pleased to hear from the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) that Talazoparib (Talzenna) has been approved to treat adults with BRCA1 or 2 mutated HER2-negative secondary breast cancer. The announcement is welcome news for many people in Scotland and their families as this is the first ever BRCA-targeted treatment for those living with locally advanced or secondary breast cancer.