Lung cancer and high-cholesterol patients to benefit from Federal Government announcement

Sahil Makkar
Updated October 29 2018 - 3:07pm, first published 3:00pm
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: Oncologist Dr Rob Zielinski says the Federal Government decision to add a lung cancer drug to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will extend the lives of lung cancer patients.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: Oncologist Dr Rob Zielinski says the Federal Government decision to add a lung cancer drug to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will extend the lives of lung cancer patients.

Central West residents suffering with advanced lung cancer and a genetic high-cholesterol condition have been given a boost after the Federal Government announced it will subsidise two advance treatment drugs. 

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Sahil Makkar

Sahil Makkar

Digital Journalist

Hi, I am the regional reporter for Fairfax Media. I track news and community-related issues in the Central West especially the Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Lithgow, Mudgee, Blayney, Cowra, Parkes and Forbes local government areas. If you wish to share any news or feedback please feel free to get in touch with me at sahil.makkar@fairfaxmedia.com.au

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