Health · 13 June 2026

New ovarian cancer drug on NHS after 20 years

This is the first new NHS treatment for ovarian cancer in more than 20 years. NHS England announced the drug's rollout, which was trialled at UCLH, with Dr Rowan Miller running the clinical study. It's a life-extending drug, marking a significant step for patients with ovarian cancer.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 June 2026 at 12:02

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