Myeloma patient moves to Australia for unfunded cancer medication

Tuesday 16 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 16 Sep 2025, 8:13pm

Jo Neep relocated to Australia to access life-prolonging drugs for myeloma that are not funded in New Zealand. She stated she felt she had no choice but to move to seek treatment. Approximately 400 New Zealanders are diagnosed with the cancer annually.

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1. Stuff via RNZTue 16 Sep 2025, 6:13pm

   'Medical migrant' seeks life in Australia (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 16 Sep 2025, 6:16pm

   'Medical migrant' leaves for Australia to access cancer meds (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 16 Sep 2025, 8:13pm

   Myeloma patients move to Australia for cancer drug not funded here (opens in new tab)