Cost of breast cancer treatment slashed

The federal government has listed a breast cancer drug on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, slashing its cost from $70,000 to as little as $6

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A new cancer treatment has helped nearly 80% of those in a trial of patients with leukaemia. (AAP) Source: AAP


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