Father of teenager with cancer says travel allowance scheme a 'failure'
A father whose teenage son has cancer says the scheme to help them travel to get treatment doesn't come close to covering costs, and people shouldn't have to rely on charity to get the care they need. A shortage of cancer doctors means some patients are having to travel vast distances to see a specialist. And the Cancer Society says the National Travel Assistance Scheme scheme is not keeping up with rising costs. Luka Forman has more.
Source: rnz.co.nz