CABOMETYX (cabozantinib) is now available on the PBS for eligible patients with Stage IV non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC), marking a new treatment option for those previously without access.
Christine Cockburn, CEO of Rare Cancers Australia, welcomed the announcement, saying it was a positive step towards equitable access for approximately 800 people living with Stage IV non-clear cell RCC in Australia.
The earlier listing for the medicine was only applicable to clear cell subtypes.
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