A relief for New Zealanders with neuro-endocrine cancers - who've been unable to access regular treatment in Australia, due to Covid-19
A relief for New Zealanders with neuro-endocrine cancers - who've been unable to access regular treatment in Australia, due to Covid-19
18 September 2020
They can now be treated in Auckland, thanks to an interim arrangement.
Cancer Control Agency chief executive, Diana Safarti, says a number of groups, including the Auckland DHB, the Ministry of Health, and the Cancer Control Agency, have collaborated to find a solution.
Around two dozen unwell patients have been unable to access treatment in Victoria.
The first patient is expected to begin treatment in Auckland before the end of the month.
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