by . jenny hope medical correspondent . thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer are to receive a new drug after a double u-turn by the nhs rationing body . enzalutamide extends life by at least five months in men who have run out of treatment options - with some surviving more than 18 months . it was initially recommended by the national institute for health and care excellence for nhs funding without curbs last october . strictly beat the x factor on saturday night in the ratings war , winning an average audience of 9.9 million viewers . when denise van outen was signed up to strictly come dancing , there were mutterings that her stage school training might put her at an unfair advantage . now those complaints have got a whole lot louder after the presenter and west end star topped the leader board with an impressive score of 32 out of 40 . miss van outen , 38 , flaunted her pedigree dancing a jive with partner james jordan on saturday night , and executed a perfect cartwheel , despite suffering whiplash in training . scroll down to watch a video . fabulous ! denise van outen and james jordan topped the scoreboard following an impressive jive . but viewers were unimpressed and vented their frustration on social networking site twitter . fashion journalist hilary alexander alluded to miss van outen 's spells in musicals chicago and legally blonde . she said : ` fantastic jive from james and denise -- and so it should be ! she 's had plenty of west end experience . ' another objected to a high score being given so early in the competition . celebrating : miss van outen and james jordan celebrate after topping the leaderboard . ` nobody should be getting all eights , so unfair on the other contestants for denise to be in strictly . ' former tv presenter johnny ball did n't stand a chance . west end star : critics have claimed denise van outen has an unfair advantage in the show after following roles such as roxie in chicago . thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer are to receive a new drug after a double u-turn by the nhs rationing body nice . but then nice issued revised draft guidance in january proposing restrictions affecting the vast majority of men with prostate cancer that has spread . it would have been banned for men in england and wales previously treated with another new drug abiraterone - while men in scotland can get both drugs . cancer specialists were outraged , saying it was a perverse u-turn based on fears about the cost but using a technicality to argue there was insufficient evidence to allow the drug to be used . the outcry over the plan led to prostate cancer uk spearheading a campaign , with more than 13,500 people signing its petition alongside widespread support from high profile figures such as sir michael parkinson and other organisations such as tackle prostate cancer . nice has now performed another u-turn in final draft guidance -lrb- to subs must retain -rrb- , which seems to go back to its original position of recommending enzalutamide regardless of a patient 's previous treatment . the former television presenter found himself and partner iveta lukosiute in the dance off against daybreak 's richard arnold and erin boag . after . giving his all in his final waltz , johnny was applauded and given a . standing ovation as he emotionally said : ' i did pretty well for my age ' . he became the first contestant to be . voted off the show last night . doctors say enzalutamide could help turn prostate cancer from a killer disease into a chronic illness by combining new and older agents together for longer survival . speaking to the daily mail , mr ball , 74 , hinted that he agreed with the viewers ' complaints . he said : ` all actors and actresses have done stage school which includes dance and movement . ` it 's sad that the judges ca n't take that into consideration . ' around 10,500 british men have advanced prostate cancer that has become resistant to standard hormone treatments . trials show men taking enzalutamide survived for more than 18 months , with almost half having a better quality of life as a result , compared with 13.6 months for men receiving a placebo -lrb- dummy treatment -rrb- . the drug enzalutamide extends life by at least five months in men who have run out of treatment options for prostate cancer . professor carole longson , centre for health technology evaluation director at nice , acknowledged that clinicians and patients were among those protesting over the proposed changes . she said ` during consultation on the draft recommendations for using enzalutamide , we received a number of responses , including data and comments from the manufacturer of the drug , professional organisations and patient groups . as tess daly closed the show , johnny and erin had one last dance together as the other contestants joined them on the floor . a bbc spokesman defended miss van outen , saying that while her showbiz career has involved stage performances , she has never had ballroom or latin dancing training . meanwhile strictly beat its itv rival the x factor on saturday night in the ratings war , winning an average audience of 9.9 million viewers , while x factor notched up 8.8 million . ` due to this additional information we now know that , at the moment , evidence on the effectiveness of enzalutamide when given after abiraterone is too uncertain to make a definitive evidence-based recommendation , so we have not done so . ` we continue to recommend enzalutamide as a treatment for patients whose cancer has progressed after previous treatment with cytotoxic chemotherapy . ' professor alan ashworth , chief executive of the institute of cancer research , london , said : ` we are very pleased that nice has listened to the concerns we and others have raised , and dropped a controversial restriction on the use of enzalutamide from its draft guidance . ` this restriction would have prevented men with advanced prostate cancer from accessing enzalutamide after receiving another life-extending drug , abiraterone , which was discovered and developed here at the institute of cancer research . ` this change will have an important effect on thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer by allowing them to access both abiraterone and enzalutamide after receiving chemotherapy , and therefore giving them several more precious months of life . ' owen sharp , chief executive at prostate cancer uk , said the charity cautiously welcomed the change of heart , but wanted assurances men who needed it would get the drug . he said ` we are pleased that overall enzalutamide has been approved in england and wales and that the long contested blanket restriction around use after abiraterone has been lifted . the last dance : johnny ball and iveta lukosiute were the first pair to be voted off the show . ` however we are not currently clear as to what this ruling will truly mean in reality for the men across the country who have exhausted all other options and are grappling with the final stages of this cruel disease . ` the bottom line is , will these men be given the potential of extra time with their loved ones or not ? ` we strongly expect that after eight long months of dithering nice has done the right thing , and that men across england and wales can access this vital drug now . ` the priority is doing the right thing by those who are standing on the edge of the abyss today and we need to be sure that they are going to start being prescribed the treatment before we confirm our course of action . ` if it transpires in reality that this is a de facto restriction thinly veiled by complex prose , we will be holding relevant parties to account and will continue our fight to ensure men are not denied enzalutamide after abiraterone . ' the drug , which is a pill taken at home , costs around # 25,000 for an average course of treatment . but the manufacturer astellas pharma has reduced the price through a patient access scheme which makes it cost effective , according to nice . a key trial of the drug , also known as xtandi , was carried out by researchers at the institute of cancer research -lrb- icr -rrb- and the royal marsden hospital , london . sandy tyndale-biscoe , chairman of prostate cancer charity tackle , said ` finally this drug is available to improve and prolong life for those who have been anxiously waiting for several months . '
men with advanced prostate cancer to receive drug after nhs body 's u-turn . enzalutamide extends life by at least five months in men at end of treatment options . u-turn by nice came after 13,500 people signed prostate cancer uk petition .
by . jenny hope medical correspondent . thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer are to receive a new drug after a double u-turn by the nhs rationing body . enzalutamide extends life by at least five months in men who have run out of treatment options - with some surviving more than 18 months . it was initially recommended by the national institute for health and care excellence for nhs funding without curbs last october . strictly beat the x factor on saturday night in the ratings war , winning an average audience of 9.9 million viewers . when denise van outen was signed up to strictly come dancing , there were mutterings that her stage school training might put her at an unfair advantage . now those complaints have got a whole lot louder after the presenter and west end star topped the leader board with an impressive score of 32 out of 40 . miss van outen , 38 , flaunted her pedigree dancing a jive with partner james jordan on saturday night , and executed a perfect cartwheel , despite suffering whiplash in training . scroll down to watch a video . fabulous ! denise van outen and james jordan topped the scoreboard following an impressive jive . but viewers were unimpressed and vented their frustration on social networking site twitter . fashion journalist hilary alexander alluded to miss van outen 's spells in musicals chicago and legally blonde . she said : ` fantastic jive from james and denise -- and so it should be ! she 's had plenty of west end experience . ' another objected to a high score being given so early in the competition . celebrating : miss van outen and james jordan celebrate after topping the leaderboard . ` nobody should be getting all eights , so unfair on the other contestants for denise to be in strictly . ' former tv presenter johnny ball did n't stand a chance . west end star : critics have claimed denise van outen has an unfair advantage in the show after following roles such as roxie in chicago . thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer are to receive a new drug after a double u-turn by the nhs rationing body nice . but then nice issued revised draft guidance in january proposing restrictions affecting the vast majority of men with prostate cancer that has spread . it would have been banned for men in england and wales previously treated with another new drug abiraterone - while men in scotland can get both drugs . cancer specialists were outraged , saying it was a perverse u-turn based on fears about the cost but using a technicality to argue there was insufficient evidence to allow the drug to be used . the outcry over the plan led to prostate cancer uk spearheading a campaign , with more than 13,500 people signing its petition alongside widespread support from high profile figures such as sir michael parkinson and other organisations such as tackle prostate cancer . in men who have run out of treatment options for prostate cancer . professor carole longson , centre for health technology evaluation director at nice , acknowledged that clinicians and patients were among those protesting over the proposed changes . she said ` during consultation on the draft recommendations for using enzalutamide , we received a number of responses , including data and comments from the manufacturer of the drug , professional organisations and patient groups . as tess daly closed the show , johnny and erin had one last dance together as the other contestants joined them on the floor . a bbc spokesman defended miss van outen , saying that while her showbiz career has involved stage performances , she has never had ballroom or latin dancing training . meanwhile strictly beat its itv rival the x factor on saturday night in the ratings war , winning an average audience of 9.9 million viewers , while x factor notched up 8.8 million . ` due to this additional information we now know that , at the moment , evidence on the effectiveness of enzalutamide when given after abiraterone is too uncertain to make a definitive evidence-based recommendation , so we have not done so . ` we continue to recommend enzalutamide as a treatment for patients whose cancer has progressed after previous treatment with cytotoxic chemotherapy . ' professor alan ashworth , chief executive of the institute of cancer research , london , said : ` we are very pleased that nice has listened to the concerns we and others have raised , and dropped a controversial restriction on the use of enzalutamide from its draft guidance . ` this restriction would have prevented men with advanced prostate cancer from accessing enzalutamide after receiving another life-extending drug , abiraterone , which was discovered and developed here at the institute of cancer research . ` this change will have an important effect on thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer by allowing them to access both abiraterone and enzalutamide after receiving chemotherapy , and therefore giving them several more precious months of life . ' owen sharp , chief executive at prostate cancer uk , said the charity cautiously welcomed the change of heart , but wanted assurances men who needed it would get the drug . he said ` we are pleased that overall enzalutamide has been approved in england and wales and that the long contested blanket restriction around use after abiraterone has been lifted . the last dance : johnny ball and iveta lukosiute were the first pair to be voted off the show . ` however we are not currently clear as to what this ruling will truly mean in reality for the men across the country who have exhausted all other options and are grappling with the final stages of this cruel disease . ` the bottom line is , will these men be given the potential of extra time with their loved ones or not ? ` we strongly expect that after eight long months
by . jenny hope medical correspondent . thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer are to receive a new drug after a double u-turn by the nhs rationing body . enzalutamide extends life by at least five months in men who have run out of treatment options - with some surviving more than 18 months . it was initially recommended by the national institute for health and care excellence for nhs funding without curbs last october . strictly beat the x factor on saturday night in the ratings war , winning an average audience of 9.9 million viewers . when denise van outen was signed up to strictly come dancing , there were mutterings that her stage school training might put her at an unfair advantage . now nice issued revised draft guidance in january proposing restrictions affecting the vast majority of men with prostate cancer that has spread . it would have been banned for men in england and wales previously treated with another new drug abiraterone - while men in scotland can get both drugs . cancer specialists were outraged , saying it was a perverse u-turn based on fears about the cost but using a technicality to argue there was insufficient evidence to allow the drug to be used . the outcry over the plan led to prostate cancer uk spearheading a campaign , with more than 13,500 people signing its petition alongside widespread support from high profile figures such as sir michael parkinson and other organisations such as tackle prostate cancer . nice has now performed another u-turn in final draft guidance -lrb- to subs must retain -rrb- , which seems to go back to its original position of recommending enzalutamide regardless of a patient 's previous treatment . the former television presenter found himself and partner iveta lukosiute in the dance off against daybreak 's richard arnold and erin boag . after . giving his all in his final waltz , johnny was applauded and given a . standing ovation as he emotionally said : ' i did pretty well for my age ' . he became the first contestant to be . voted off the show last night . doctors say enzalutamide could help turn prostate cancer from a killer disease into a chronic illness by combining new and older agents together for longer survival . speaking to the daily mail , mr ball , 74 , hinted that he agreed with the viewers ' complaints . he said : ` all actors and actresses have done stage school which includes dance and movement . ` it 's sad that the judges ca n't take that into consideration . ' around 10,500 british men have advanced prostate cancer that has become resistant to standard hormone treatments . trials show men taking enzalutamide survived for more than 18 months , with almost half having a better quality of life as a result , compared with 13.6 months for men receiving a placebo -lrb- dummy treatment -rrb- . the drug enzalutamide extends life by at least five months in men who have run out of treatment options for prostate cancer . professor carole longson , centre for health technology evaluation director at nice , acknowledged that clinicians and patients were among those protesting over the proposed changes . she said ` during consultation on the draft recommendations for using enzalutamide , we received a number of responses , including data and comments from the manufacturer of the drug , professional organisations and patient groups . as tess daly closed the show , johnny and erin had one last dance together as the other contestants joined them on the floor . a bbc spokesman defended miss van outen , saying that while her showbiz career has involved stage performances , she has never had ballroom or latin dancing training . meanwhile strictly beat its itv rival the x factor on saturday night in the ratings war , winning an average audience of 9.9 million viewers , while x factor notched up 8.8 million . ` due to this additional information we now know that , at the moment , evidence on the effectiveness of enzalutamide when given after abiraterone is too uncertain to make a definitive evidence-based recommendation , so we have not done so . ` we continue to recommend enzalutamide as a treatment for patients whose cancer has progressed after previous treatment with cytotoxic chemotherapy . ' professor alan ashworth , chief executive of the institute of cancer research , london , said : ` we are very pleased that nice has listened to the concerns we and others have raised , and dropped a controversial restriction on the use of enzalutamide from its draft guidance . ` this restriction would have prevented men with advanced prostate cancer from accessing enzalutamide after receiving another life-extending drug , abiraterone , which was discovered and developed here at the institute of cancer research . ` this change will have an important effect on thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer by allowing them to access both abiraterone and enzalutamide after receiving chemotherapy , and therefore giving them several more precious months of life . ' owen sharp , chief executive at prostate cancer uk , said the charity cautiously welcomed the change of heart , but wanted assurances men who needed it would get the drug . he said ` we are pleased that overall enzalutamide has been approved in england and wales and that the long contested blanket restriction around use after abiraterone has been lifted . the last dance : johnny ball and iveta lukosiute were the first pair to be voted off the show . ` however we are not currently clear as to what this ruling will truly mean in reality for the men across the country who have exhausted all other options and are grappling with the final stages of this cruel disease . ` the bottom line is , will these men be given the potential of extra time with their loved ones or not ? ` we strongly expect that after eight long months
by. jenny hope medical correspondent. thousands men with to after a double u- by the nhs rationing body. enzalutamide extends life men who run treatment options - with surviving more 18. it initially recommended the national institute health and care excellence for nhs funding without curbs last october. strictly beat the x factor on saturday night in the ratings war, winning an average audience when denise van outen was signed strictly come dancing, there mutterings her stage school training might put now those complaints got a whole after the presenter and west end star topped the leader board 32 out. miss van outen, 38 flaunted her pedigree dancing a jive partner james jordan on and executed a perfect cartwheel despite suffering training. scroll watch. fabulous! denise van outen and james jordan topped the scoreboard following an impressive jive. but viewers and vented social networking site twitter. fashion journalist hilary alexander alluded miss van outen 's spells musicals chicago and legally blonde. she : ` fantastic jive from james and denise -- and so it should! she 's had plenty west end experience. ' another objected a high score being so early. celebrating : miss van outen and james jordan celebrate after topping. ` nobody should getting all eights, so unfair on the other contestants for denise to in strictly. ' former tv johnny ball did n't stand. west end star : critics have claimed denise van outen has the show after following roles such roxie chicago. thousands men with to after a double u- by the nhs rationing body nice. but then nice issued revised draft guidance in january proposing restrictions affecting the vast majority men with that has spread. it would banned men england wales previously treated another new drug abiraterone - while men can both drugs. cancer specialists were outraged, a perverse u based fears but using a technicality argue there allow. the outcry the plan led prostate cancer uk spearheading, alongside widespread support high profile figures sir michael parkinson other organisations tackle prostate cancer nice has now performed another u final draft guidance -lrb- to subs must retain -rrb-, seems go recommending enzalutamide regardless a patient 's previous treatment. the former television presenter found and partner iveta lukosiute in the dance off against daybreak 's richard arnold and erin boag. after. giving his all his final waltz, johnny was applauded given a. standing ovation emotionally said : i did pretty '. he became the first contestant. voted off last. doctors say enzalutamide could turn from by combining new and older agents together for longer survival. speaking the daily mail, mr ball, 74, hinted agreed the viewers ' complaints. he said : ` all actors done stage school which includes dance movement. ` it sad the judges ca n't take that into. ' around 10,500 british men advanced prostate cancer that become resistant standard hormone treatments. trials show men taking enzalutamide survived, with almost half having a better quality as compared 13.6 months receiving -lrb- dummy -rrb-. the drug enzalutamide extends life men run treatment options. professor carole longson, centre health technology evaluation director nice, acknowledged clinicians among protesting over. she ` during consultation the draft recommendations using enzalutamide, we received responses, data and the manufacturer professional organisations as tess daly closed the show, johnny erin had one last dance as the other contestants joined a bbc spokesman defended miss van outen, while her showbiz career involved stage performances, ballroom or latin dancing training meanwhile strictly beat its itv rival the x factor on saturday night in the ratings war, winning an average audience x factor notched. ` due this additional information now, at evidence on enzalutamide when after abiraterone too uncertain make, so done. ` we continue recommend enzalutamide patients whose cancer after previous treatment. ' professor alan ashworth, chief executive the institute cancer research, london said ` we nice has listened we and, dropped a controversial restriction enzalutamide from its draft guidance ` this restriction would men with enzalutamide after receiving another life-extending drug, abiraterone which was discovered and developed here the institute. ` this change have thousands men with by allowing access both abiraterone enzalutamide after receiving chemotherapy, and therefore giving several more precious months ' owen sharp, chief executive at prostate cancer uk, said the charity cautiously, wanted assurances men needed. he said ` we pleased overall enzalutamide approved england wales the long contested blanket restriction around use after abiraterone lifted. the last dance : johnny ball and iveta lukosiute were the first pair voted. ` however we currently clear as this ruling truly in reality for the men across exhausted grappling the final stages this cruel disease. ` the bottom line, will these men given the potential extra time with or not? ` we strongly expect after eight long months dithering nice has done, men across england wales can access this vital drug now. ` the priority doing by those standing on today we sure going start being prescribed the treatment before confirm our course. ` if it transpires in reality this a de facto restriction thinly complex prose, we holding relevant parties continue our fight men enzalutamide after abiraterone. ' the drug, which a pill taken at home, costs # for an average course but the manufacturer astellas pharma reduced through a patient access scheme makes cost, nice. a key trial the drug, also xtandi carried researchers the institute cancer research -lrb- icr -rrb- the royal marsden hospital, london sandy tyndale-biscoe, chairman prostate cancer charity tackle, said ` finally this drug improve and prolong anxiously several months. '
by . jenny hope medical correspondent . thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer are to receive a new drug after a double u-turn by the nhs rationing body . enzalutamide extends life by at least five months in men who have run out of treatment options - with some surviving more than 18 months . it was initially recommended by the national institute for health and care excellence for nhs funding without curbs last october . strictly beat the x factor on saturday night in the ratings war , winning an average audience of 9.9 million viewers . when denise van outen was signed up to strictly come dancing , there were mutterings that her stage school training might put her at an unfair advantage . now those complaints have got a whole lot louder after the presenter and west end star topped the leader board with an impressive score of 32 out of 40 . miss van outen , 38 , flaunted her pedigree dancing a jive with partner james jordan on saturday night , and executed a perfect cartwheel , despite suffering whiplash in training . scroll down to watch a video . fabulous ! denise van outen and james jordan topped the scoreboard following an impressive jive . but viewers were unimpressed and vented their frustration on social networking site twitter . fashion journalist hilary alexander alluded to miss van outen 's spells in musicals chicago and legally blonde . she said : ` fantastic jive from james and denise -- and so it should be ! she 's had plenty of west end experience . ' another objected to a high score being given so early in the competition . celebrating : miss van outen and james jordan celebrate after topping the leaderboard . ` nobody should be getting all eights , so unfair on the other contestants for denise to be in strictly . ' former tv presenter johnny ball did n't stand a chance . west end star : critics have claimed denise van outen has an unfair advantage in the show after following roles such as roxie in chicago . thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer are to receive a new drug after a double u-turn by the nhs rationing body nice . but then nice issued revised draft guidance in january proposing restrictions affecting the vast majority of men with prostate cancer that has spread . it would have been banned for men in england and wales previously treated with another new drug abiraterone - while men in scotland can get both drugs . cancer specialists were outraged , saying it was a perverse u-turn based on fears about the cost but using a technicality to argue there was insufficient evidence to allow the drug to be used . the outcry over the plan led to prostate cancer uk spearheading a campaign , with more than 13,500 people signing its petition alongside widespread support from high profile figures such as sir michael parkinson and other organisations such as tackle prostate cancer . in men who have run out of treatment options for prostate cancer . professor carole longson , centre for health technology evaluation director at nice , acknowledged that clinicians and patients were among those protesting over the proposed changes . she said ` during consultation on the draft recommendations for using enzalutamide , we received a number of responses , including data and comments from the manufacturer of the drug , professional organisations and patient groups . as tess daly closed the show , johnny and erin had one last dance together as the other contestants joined them on the floor . a bbc spokesman defended miss van outen , saying that while her showbiz career has involved stage performances , she has never had ballroom or latin dancing training . meanwhile strictly beat its itv rival the x factor on saturday night in the ratings war , winning an average audience of 9.9 million viewers , while x factor notched up 8.8 million . ` due to this additional information we now know that , at the moment , evidence on the effectiveness of enzalutamide when given after abiraterone is too uncertain to make a definitive evidence-based recommendation , so we have not done so . ` we continue to recommend enzalutamide as a treatment for patients whose cancer has progressed after previous treatment with cytotoxic chemotherapy . ' professor alan ashworth , chief executive of the institute of cancer research , london , said : ` we are very pleased that nice has listened
 The text discusses the health benefits of Enzalutamide, a drug used to treat prostate cancer. It has been shown to extend life by at least five months in men with advanced prostate cancer. The drug works by blocking the production of testosterone, which fuels the growth of prostate cancer cells. The article highlights the experiences of patients who have taken the drug and seen significant improvements in their condition. It also mentions that the drug has been approved by the NHS and is available to patients in England.