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Dr Gareth Rivalland: Medical Oncologist and Melanoma Specialist on new Pharmac drug proposal

Dr Gareth Rivalland: Medical Oncologist and Melanoma Specialist on new Pharmac drug proposal

Published 2 months, 1 week ago
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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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