12 Apr 2023

Cancer Society backs report on cancer patient wait times

From Midday Report, 12:11 pm on 12 April 2023

The Cancer Society says patients and their families aren't being treated fairly, after a highly critical report into wait times in the Southern health district.

An investigation by the Health and Disability Commission found some patients are being told they can't see a specialist within their life expectancy - and it's been an issue long before the pandemic.

Max Towle spoke to Cancer Society Otago/Southland chief executive Rachael Hart.