Drug to ‘mop up’ cancer cells
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Pembrolizumab will be available to some patients in England whose melanoma has spread to the lymph nodes and who have already had surgery.
Given via a drip, it helps the immune system recognise cancer cells remaining after unsuccessful ops and kill them.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said 75% of those treated with it remain cancer-free at least 18 months compared with half who are not.
Made by Merck Sharp & Dohme and also known as Keytruda, it may be available to patients applying through the Cancer Drugs Fund by next month.
John Stewart, of NHS England, said: “We’ve worked to reach an agreement to make it available as soon as possible.”