Personal experience, Season 5, Secondary breast cancer, Policy and campaigns
In this episode, Laura talks to Hannah Gardner about the life-extending drug Enhertu, which has just been rejected for use on the NHS in England. This means thousands of women, including Hannah, will be denied access to a drug that could’ve given them the hope of more time to live.
In this episode, Laura talks to Hannah Gardner about the life-extending drug Enhertu, which has just been rejected for use on the NHS in England. This means thousands of women, including Hannah, will be denied access to a drug that could’ve given them the hope of more time to live.
“As Lilah’s mum, I don’t want to miss one more kiss, hug, first sports day, Marvel film, whatever. I don’t want to miss one more of those than I need to. And if this drug has the potential to bring about extra life, I want that for me and I want it for all the other women too.”
- Hannah
Hannah also shares how life with secondary breast cancer is for her and her 3-year-old daughter. She discusses her previous career as a clinical trials manager, and what it was like to be on the other side of the table when she joined a clinical trial herself. Hannah also describes the devastating impact of finding out she may be denied the drugs that could give her more time.
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You can watch this episode, and the rest of the season, on YouTube. A written transcript is also available.