Prominent colorectal surgeon Frank Frizelle says it is now a necessity for dedicated cancer centres in New Zealand.
The Christchurch-based surgeon believes if New Zealand does not adopt comprehensive cancer centres, the system will fail patients.
Frizelle told Heather du Plessis-Allan, "it's just about trying to give adequate volumes and concentrations of resources to try and get the best value for money".
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