Petition updateTony Abbott: please don't let me die of melanoma waiting for this cancer drug to be approved in Australia

PBS listing needed asap so no one else has to die waiting.

Danielle RaisherMelbourne, Australia
Apr 19, 2015
I woke up to some amazing news. We're one step closer to getting the melanoma drug Shane needed so much, Anti-PD1, on the PBS - with the Therapeutic Goods Administration announcing the drug is approved for use in Australia. It's a massive step forward – but only if Health Minister Susan Ley actually lists the drug on the PBS. Otherwise it'll remain out of reach for almost all melanoma sufferers. We can't wait any longer for this. I can't stomach the thought of more people like my beautiful husband dying waiting for the government to make this drug accessible. Please can you email the Heath Minister Susan Ley asking her to approve the drug immediately, email here – Farrer@aph.gov.au. Health Minister Sussan Ley, you now hold the power to save many, many lives and honour the legacy of those that have lost their lives fighting for this drug. Dannii Raisher xx P.S. Here's a media article about the news this morning: http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/melanoma-miracle-drug-approved/story-fnihsrf2-1227311101341
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