Slow cancer treatment uptake driving doctors and patients offshore

Wednesday 17 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 17 Sep 2025, 7:50pm

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A New Zealand haematologist warns that highly trained doctors and patients are moving to Australia. The specialist claims Aotearoa is at least a decade behind in blood cancer treatments, noting that some myeloma patients must relocate to access expensive drugs.

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1. RNZWed 17 Sep 2025, 7:07pm

   NZ's slow uptake of cancer treatments driving doctors offshore (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 17 Sep 2025, 7:50pm

   Doctors leaving as NZ 'so far behind' in cancer treatment options (opens in new tab)