Summary
Sufferers of a fatal cancer caused by exposure to asbestos are being denied treatment that could extend their lives and alleviate their painful symptoms.
People in Derbyshire, diagnosed with mesothelioma, are being told they are not eligible for a drug that works by slowing the growth of tumours if they have already had a course of chemotherapy.See the full content of this document
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Drugs Blowfor Victims of Asbestos
The drug, Alimta, also helps relieve symptoms including breathlessness, chest pain, persistent cough and loss of appetite.
Alimta is a chemotherapy drug but is the only one which ...See the full content of this document
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