Breast cancer: Rachel Davies dies after life-extending drug denied

Rachel Davies could not access the life-extending drug because it is not available in Wales.

Rachel Davies has died after calling for a life-extending drug to be made available through the NHS in Wales

She wrote on Facebook: "If you're reading this, then it means I'm no longer here, I can't say to a better place as that is impossible!"and a Welsh government spokesperson said it relied on independent advice from health assessment body NICE, which called it too expensive for the NHS to fund."When I look through my photos, I've done and seen so much since cancer, and probably some of my best memories are from this period.

Enhertu can give patients with a specific type of incurable breast cancer an extra six months to live on average. The health board paid tribute, saying: "We are very sorry to hear of Rachel's loss and express our deepest sympathy to her family and friends."Rachel could not get the life-extending drug because it was not being offered at a fair price, NICE says

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