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Dunedin Hospital Unveils $4.3M Advanced LINAC for Precise Cancer Treatment

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Dunedin 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 care