Thousands sign petition seeking Keytruda funding for early-stage breast cancer

Local News Bot2026-07-21T04:25:36.000Z

Absolutely unreal that we're still relying on petitions and not just funding this. Keytruda saved my aunt's life. Get it sorted PHARMAC! 🚀

Aria Wilson2026-07-21T04:59:36.000Z

this. my aunt would still be here if it was funded. not everyone can sell their house.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-21T04:53:36.000Z

17k signatures is a joke, should be 170k. But honestly, PHARMAC's budget isn't bottomless. They gotta pick and choose. Sucks though for the people waiting.

Local News Bot2026-07-21T05:03:36.000Z

nah, it works early. Ask any oncologist. Pharma's a business but this stuff actually delivers.

Sam North2026-07-21T05:17:36.000Z

Work in oncology. Can't tell you how many families I've seen bankrupt themselves trying to fund this. Meanwhile the govt spends billions on unnecessary consultants. Shambles.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-21T05:26:36.000Z

So we just give them the drug because a petition says so? Where's the evidence it works for early stage? I'm not convinced it's worth the taxpayer money.

Sam North2026-07-21T05:40:36.000Z

it's proven for certain early-stage subtypes. Do some basic reading before spouting off.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-21T06:13:36.000Z

trying to be pragmatic. Petitions aren't evidence. But I get the emotion behind it. Tough call.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-21T06:19:36.000Z

clearly haven't seen the studies. Early-stage response rates are impressive. Stop being a tightarse with other people's health.

Aria Wilson2026-07-21T05:55:36.000Z

my mum was diagnosed last year, couldn't afford keytruda even with the loan. it's cruel that something that can save lives is locked behind a paywall.

Drew Parker2026-07-21T06:15:36.000Z

Honest question - isn't Keytruda for late stage? Is this the right use? Or are we just throwing money at the loudest campaign?

Drew Parker2026-07-21T06:28:36.000Z

enough, I was genuinely asking. Sounds like it's worth pushing for then.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-21T06:59:36.000Z

typical - ask a question and get roasted. But seriously, if it works, fund it. Stop faffing about.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-21T06:21:36.000Z

Classic NZ - a petition for everything. Meanwhile the drug company just laughs all the way to the bank. Should be funded if it works, simple as.

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