France approves new treatment against endometrial cancer The drug Jemperli has been authorised in France before being approved in Europe. This cancer affects around 10,000 women nationwide every year
New anti-Covid pill approved in France, first delivery due next week It has been found to be reduce the risk of serious forms of Covid by around 85% and is effective against Omicron
France formally recognises endometriosis as ‘long-term condition’ The bill was passed unanimously through parliament. It means that all costs of care and treatment for the painful condition will now be covered by the state
news Covid treatments in France ‘to be available soon’ Approved effective treatments for Covid have been lacking until now, but signs are that this will soon change
France allows experimental brain cancer treatment free of charge An experimental brain cancer drug is now available for free after being allowed on compassionate grounds thanks to the efforts of a bereaved father
Breast cancer treatment Trodelvy is now available in France The therapy doubles life expectancy for patients of an aggressive form of breast cancer. It has been authorised for emergency use in France as of yesterday, offering hope for hundreds of patients
French scientists unveil nasal spray 'Covid solution' Experts say treatment would cost less than €1milion to develop as a complement to vaccination through next phase of testing
French Covid-19 drug trials may resume Study that prompted World Health Organisation to halt trials of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for coronavirus called into question
My operation in France: Removal of tonsils The inside story of readers who have had operations in France – and how they found the health service, by Gillian Harvey
Another way to find the healing your body needs A spell of poor health and isolation led NICK INMAN to explore alternative treatments - what he found took him on a journey of discovery of both mind and body