Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson says she's feeling grateful that her breast cancer will be treated - and she has the care and support to focus on it.

Davidson will work up until Matariki, before a partial mastectomy next month and further treatment.

Breast Cancer Foundation Chief Executive Ah-Leen Rayner told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We take it for granted in metropolitan areas that screening is readily accessible.”

Rayner said that for people living rurally - if you miss mobile-unit screenings, some may have to travel up to three hours.

She said "It's not equitable in terms of access."

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Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson says she's feeling grateful that her breast cancer will be treated - and she has the care and support to focus on it. 
Davidson will work up until Matariki, before a partial mastectomy next month and further treatment. 
Breast Cancer Foundation Chief Executive Ah-Leen Rayner told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We take it for granted in metropolitan areas that screening is readily accessible.” 
Rayner said that for people living rurally - if you miss mobile-unit screenings, some may have to travel up to three hours. 
She said "It's not equitable in terms of access."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Ah-Leen Rayner: Breast Cancer Foundation Chief Executive on mammogram accessibility

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