Fresh calls to end cancer treatment ‘postcode lottery’
More than 1800 people have signed a petition calling for equal access to cancer treatment in Perth’s east, where there is no local public radiation oncology service.
More than 1800 people have signed a petition calling for equal access to cancer treatment in Perth’s east, where there is no local public radiation oncology service.
The text highlights concerns about disparities in access to cancer care based on location, noting the absence of a local public radiation oncology service in Perth’s eastern region.
Key facts
- Over 1,800 signatories on a petition addressing access to cancer treatment.
- Focus on Perth’s eastern area lacking a local public radiation oncology service.
“Fresh calls to end cancer treatment ‘postcode lottery’”
There is an emphasis on equal access to treatment, arguing that geographic location should not determine the quality or availability of cancer care.
Author’s summary: A petition with over 1,800 supporters urges universal access to cancer treatment in Perth’s east, where public radiation oncology services are not locally available.