Department of Cancer Sciences head outlines vision for comprehensive cancer centre
Auckland University has established a new Department of Cancer Sciences to address declining cancer survival rates in New Zealand. The initiative aims to eventually develop the country's first comprehensive cancer centre.
Why it matters
Improving cancer care infrastructure is a critical public health priority, especially as New Zealand's outcomes have fallen behind those of neighboring Australia.
A group of experts are looking to turn around New Zealand's lagging cancer survival rates.
Auckland University recently launched its new Department of Cancer Sciences, in the first step of eventually creating our first comprehensive cancer centre.
The university's Department of Cancer Sciences head, Dr Ben Lawrence, says the country can do better in treating cancer and providing clinical care for impacted individuals.
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