Health NZ and GP asked to apologise for skin cancer diagnosis delays

Monday 3 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 3 Feb 2025, 2:58pm

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A man has been advised to receive an apology from Health NZ and a GP following delays in diagnosing a skin cancer lesion. The man claims the delay resulted in the loss of his finger, lymph nodes, and the need for radiation therapy.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZMon 3 Feb 2025, 2:42pm

   Health NZ, GP asked to apologise to man who lost his finger due to skin cancer following delays (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 3 Feb 2025, 2:58pm

   Man claims delays in diagnosis led to finger removal (opens in new tab)