Articles tagged with Cancer Care
New Radiation Oncology Service in Whangārei Hospital Brings Cancer Care Closer to Home
2 weeks ago | 197 viewsThe new radiation oncology service at Whangārei Hospital, featuring Northland's first Linear Accelerator, is now complete, allowing most local cancer patients to receive radiation treatment closer to home and reducing lengthy travel to Auckland. This $60.9 million facility will initially treat around 370 patients annually, with capacity to expand, and includes expanded chemotherapy services and plans to become a training site for radiation therapists by 2027. The project, part of the Whangārei Hospital Master Plan and supported by 35 staff, aims to improve timely access to cancer care in Northland and ease pressure on Auckland’s services.
Tags: Simeon Brown Shane Reti Whangārei Hospital Northland radiation oncology LINAC Jim Carney Cancer Treatment Centre Auckland Northlanders cancer careDunedin Hospital Unveils $4.3M Advanced LINAC for Precise Cancer Treatment
1 month ago | 368 viewsDunedin Hospital has installed a new $4.3 million next-generation Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine, enhancing precision cancer treatment with targeted radiation that minimizes damage to healthy tissue. The advanced technology allows clinicians to treat multiple tumors simultaneously, reducing treatment times and enabling therapies not possible with older models. This upgrade is part of a nationwide effort to improve cancer care access and outcomes, providing patients in the lower South Island with modern, high-quality treatment closer to home.
Tags: Simeon Brown Dunedin Hospital Linear Accelerator cancer treatment South Island New Zealand Taranaki Cancer Centre radiation therapy healthcare technology cancer careNZ Expands Cancer Infusion Services Nationwide for Faster, Local Treatment
2 months ago | 430 viewsNew Zealand is expanding community infusion services with 14 new centres and 14 expansions to provide thousands more cancer treatments closer to patients’ homes, supported by a $210 million investment from Budget 2024. This initiative responds to a 12% increase in demand, adding 218 more chair-days weekly and addressing the need for increased capacity following the introduction of 33 new cancer medicines funded by Pharmac. The government aims to improve cancer outcomes by ensuring timely, accessible treatment nationwide, while recruiting additional healthcare staff to support the expanded services through 2028.
Tags: Simeon Brown Pharmac Budget 2024 New Zealand cancer treatment infusion centres community infusion services healthcare expansion cancer care medical workforceTaranaki Cancer Centre: World-Class Care Closer to Home
7 months ago | 771 viewsThe Taranaki Cancer Centre, recently opened, provides world-class cancer care close to home for patients in the region, featuring a Linear Accelerator for radiation therapy. This technology allows for precise treatment targeting, improving outcomes and patient comfort. The facility also offers increased access to chemotherapy, enhancing medication availability and treatment scheduling, in addition to various amenities to support patients and families throughout their care journey.
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