NICE draft guidance and NHS England review highlight need for more research on cannabis-based medicinal products
NICE has today (8 August 2019) published its draft recommendations on the use of cannabis-based medicinal products following a comprehensive evaluation of their clinical and cost-effectiveness.
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New lung cancer treatment option approved by NICE
Another new life-extending treatment for some people with lung cancer is to be made available on the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) following its approval by NICE in draft guidance published today (8 August 2019).
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NICE recommends additional treatment option for people with early breast cancer
NICE has today (7 August 2019) published draft guidance recommending neratinib as an additional treatment for some people with early hormone-receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer.
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Offer daily aspirin to those with inherited genetic condition to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer
Aspirin taken daily for 2 years or more could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in people with Lynch syndrome (LS), says NICE in new draft updated guidance.
