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# Understanding Enhertu for Breast Cancer Patients
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What this means for you**: A new medicine called Enhertu has been approved by the NHS in England that can help some breast cancer patients live longer—on average about seven months more than without it. This medicine has already been helping patients in Scotland for over two years.
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What you should do**: If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, ask your doctor whether Enhertu might be suitable for you. Your doctor can explain if this treatment is right for your specific type of cancer and discuss any side effects.
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Key takeaway**: This is good news because it gives doctors another treatment option to fight breast cancer and help patients live longer, and it's now available to patients in England through the NHS without extra cost.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: BBC Health · Read full article ↗
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
📋 Remember: This is general health information. Always speak to your GP or specialist about your own health situation.
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