00:00Hundreds of women with advanced ovarian cancer could benefit from a new NHS treatment after the first approval of its
00:08kind in two decades.
00:09The treatment has been approved for patients with certain forms of ovarian, fallopian tube and peritoneal cancers.
00:16Experts say women diagnosed at a later stage of the disease have often faced limited treatment options.
00:23Clinical trials found the new targeted therapy can extend survival rates by around four months on average,
00:30compared with chemotherapy alone.
00:32Cancer charities have welcomed the decision, describing it as a landmark moment that could make a meaningful difference for patients,
00:39giving some families fresh hope for longer lives.
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