Thousands of men miss out on life-extending prostate cancer drug
Thousands of patients in England and Northern Ireland are missing out on a life-extending prostate cancer drug that is more widely available on the NHS in Scotland and Wales, say experts.
Charity Prostate Cancer UK said it was "unacceptable" that men in parts of the UK were facing a postcode lottery.
Although not a cure, abiraterone can help stop prostate cancer spreading to other parts of the body.
NHS England said it would review the drug's use for more men next year.
Source: BBC News, 23 October 2023