The plan had been to replace the two old linacs with new ones based out in the regions, so more cancer patients could get treatment closer to home without having to travel to Palmerston North for up to six weeks. But with neither of the other hospitals yet ready to accommodate the units, the new machine will be based at Palmerston North Hospital, at least until one of the other sites is ready. More than 1420 people a year pass through the regional cancer treatment service, with 26 per cent travelling from Hawke’s Bay and 20 per cent from Taranaki. The Ministry of Health supported bringing forward the $4 million purchase and the change of location, and approval has been granted to buy the new linear accelerator.
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