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Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition

By Laura Elvin

A new study has revealed a 'morning after pill' drug already approved for use in the NHS could be repurposed to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women.

New study reveals existing NHS approved drug could be used to prevent breast cancer

Grace Burton underwent a preventative double mastectomy last year after finding out she was at high risk of breast cancer due to an inherited BRCA1 gene. (Courtesy of Breast Cancer Now via SWNS)

New study reveals existing NHS approved drug could be used to prevent breast cancer

Dr. Sacha Howell, Dr. Rob Clarke and Dr. Bruno Simões. (Courtesy of Breast Cancer Now via SWNS)

New study reveals existing NHS approved drug could be used to prevent breast cancer

Grace has a history of cancer in her family. (Courtesy of Breast Cancer Now via SWNS)

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