Cancer Patients
Cancer patient’s wife tells government it’s ‘failed’ NZ
The wife of a terminally ill cancer patient says the government has failed her husband - and many others - by not having an adequate cancer plan. Melissa Vining was speaking at a cancer conference in… Video, Audio
No way to sue DHBs over patient care
Southern District Health Board's CEO urged patients to go to the Health and Disability Commissioner if they've suffered a 'serious clinical event', but the commissioner can't punish or fine DHBs. John… Audio
A quarter of urgent Middlemore cancer patients not seen on time
Counties Manukau DHB cancer patients are missing out on timely treatment because of stretched resources. Audio
Cancer Etiquette
Cancer Society CEO Claire Austin with tips on what to say and do when someone you know has cancer. And what not to say! Audio
Labour urges rethink on benefits for cancer sufferers
Hundreds of cancer sufferers are being required to jump through bureaucratic hoops because of changes made to benefits two years ago. Labour's Social Development Spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni says… Audio
Hundreds of cancer patients placed on Jobseeker benefit
Cancer patients say it's ludicrous they're being classified as jobseekers when they apply for benefits. Social Issues reporter Alex Ashton reports. Audio
Cancer Society - jobseeker support for patients ludicrous
Cancer patients say it's ridiculous they're being classified as jobseekers when they apply for benefits. The Cancer Society's chief executive Claire Austin told our reporter Alex Ashton sick people… Audio