Ugh. That's good they're appealing the decision.
Edit: the BBC News story interestingly quotes the cost involved: "According to the manufacturer's estimates, azacitidine costs approximately £45,000 per patient. " I wonder if that's a per year figure? If so, it's a bargain compared to BMT!
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36/F - 1984 SAA treated with ATG [complete remission until] Oct 08 - burst blood vessels in eyes and low platelets; Jan 09 - AA & hypo-MDS; July 09 - BMT (RIC MUD PSCT) July 10 - 10k for Anthony Nolan (1yr post BMT! 53:48) Sep 10 - Wedding!  I've run 5 marathons now!! (PB 3:30!)
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Reason: added BBC News link
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