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Thousands to be treated for cancer at home in bid to avoid hospitals during pandemic

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Millions of pounds in funding for 'Covid-friendly' cancer drugs has been announced in the hope of reducing the risk to thousands of patients being treated during the pandemic.

NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said a £160 million initiative will pay for drugs which could have less impact on a patient's immune system or require fewer hospital visits.

Cancer charities welcomed the announcement, describing it as "encouraging news" for people who might have otherwise had their treatment put on hold because of the virus outbreak.

Some of the new options allow patients to take tablets at home or have medicines with fewer side-effects, rather than having hospital-based treatment that could leave them more vulnerable to coronavirus and other

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