Kiwi cancer patients are getting left behind - and a cancer research charity's pushing for change
Kiwi cancer patients are getting left behind - and a cancer research charity's pushing for change
15 October 2020
The Christchurch Cancer Foundation's meeting with the Canterbury DHB today - to seek its support for a purpose-built, comprehensive cancer centre.
The proposed centre would provide specialised treatment to patients from all of the South Island - and the lower North.
Foundation chair - and leading colorectal surgeon - Frank Frizelle says this would bring New Zealand into line with how other countries are starting to approach cancer treatment.
He says what's been done in the past isn't fit for purpose anymore - and people need a tailored approach.
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