A doctor at Palmerston North's Regional Cancer Treatment Service says it's holding on by the skin of its teeth. 

Oncologist Richard Isaacs says Te Whatu Ora has not approved new staff, despite a 2022 review saying it needed significantly more. 

He told Mike Hosking that the situation is just getting worse as more senior staff reduce their hours. 

Isaacs says finances are blocking Te Whatu Ora from approving new staff.

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A doctor at Palmerston North's Regional Cancer Treatment Service says it's holding on by the skin of its teeth.  
Oncologist Richard Isaacs says Te Whatu Ora has not approved new staff, despite a 2022 review saying it needed significantly more.  
He told Mike Hosking that the situation is just getting worse as more senior staff reduce their hours.  
Isaacs says finances are blocking Te Whatu Ora from approving new staff. 
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