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".

LISTEN ABOVE

Prominent colorectal surgeon Frank Frizelle says it is now a necessity for dedicated cancer centres in New Zealand.&nbsp;
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".
LISTEN ABOVE

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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Frank Frizelle: Colorectal surgeon says dedicated cancer centres are a necessity

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/a8c7eab3-3850-4389-a004-b380005d9be7/transcript

Advertisement