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Dr Gareth Rivalland: Medical Oncologist and Melanoma Specialist on new Pharmac drug proposal
Published 2 months, 1 week ago
Description
Melanoma advocates hope a new Pharmac proposal will take the pressure off patients.
Consultation's open on whether to expand access to two immunotherapy medicines for people with stage 3b and 4 melanoma from May.
Used pre-surgery, nivolumab and ipilimumab can lower the chance of cancers returning.
Medical Oncologist and Melanoma Specialist Dr Gareth Rivalland tells Ryan about the difference it will make.
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