Histology independent therapies (HITs)

Booklet
Published: 23 Jan 2023
Next review: 23 Jan 2025
Edition: 1

This leaflet is about histology independent therapies (HITs). HITs are a new type of cancer treatment. They are drugs used to treat cancers that have a certain gene change.

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Published: 23 Jan 2023
Next review: 23 Jan 2025
Edition: 1

This leaflet is about histology independent therapies (HITs). HITs are a new type of cancer treatment. They are drugs used to treat cancers that have a certain gene change.

About this leaflet

This leaflet has been developed in partnership with NHS England, the charities Cancer Research UK, Sarcoma UK and Teenage Cancer Trust, and a working group of people affected by cancer. It is supported by the Accelerated Access Collaborative at NHS England.

 

Visit our online information about histology independent therapies (HITs).

 

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