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flag Ribociclib plus endocrine therapy cuts early-stage breast cancer recurrence by 28%, but access in New Zealand faces funding delays.

flag A global study presented at the 2025 ESMO Congress shows that ribociclib, already used in New Zealand for advanced breast cancer, reduces recurrence risk by 28% in early-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer when combined with endocrine therapy, with benefits seen regardless of lymph node status. flag The treatment, which could prevent hundreds of metastatic cases annually, is under review by New Zealand’s Pharmac for broader use, though limited 2025 funding threatens timely access. flag Advocates urge faster approval to expand life-saving treatment, especially for high-risk groups like Māori and Pacific women, as similar access exists in Australia and the UK.

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