“More drugs and equal access for all,” Breast Cancer Foundation tells politicians
Breast Cancer Foundation chief executive Evangelia Henderson joined with other NZ cancer bosses in Wellington last night to ask our political parties how they plan to improve support and treatments for cancer patients.
CANGO (the alliance of Cancer Non Government Organisations) called for all Kiwis to have equal access to cancer diagnosis, care, treatment and support, irrespective of location and ethnicity. And that’s just for starters.
“Faster access to life-saving new drugs, and more clinical trials for breast cancer patients who have run out of treatment options, are also vital,” says Evangelia Henderson. “With breast cancer still on the increase in NZ, we need better care planning and sufficient, highly qualified medical staff to meet patient needs.
“We hope Kiwis will pay attention to the different parties’ health policies when thinking about who to vote for, and will tell candidates and MPs that cancer is a big deal this election.”