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![Government cancer drugs promise could cost New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Government cancer drugs promise could cost New Zealand
The Government has fulfilled its pre-election promise to fund new cancer drugs.
![Steve Maharey: Failure to prepare – this Govt can blame itself for the hole it's in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Steve Maharey: Failure to prepare – this Govt can blame itself for the hole it's in
OPINION: To be blunt, it is becoming obvious that the Government did not prepare.
![Mixed reaction from patients to cancer drugs promise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mixed reaction from patients to cancer drugs promise
Specific treatments for bowel, liver, kidney, lung and bladder cancer have been named.
!['Miracle treatment': Breast cancer patient hopes new drug available soon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Miracle treatment': Breast cancer patient hopes new drug available soon
The Auckland woman was first diagnosed during a 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
![Watch: 'Delivering on our promise' - Govt funds new cancer treatments and drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: 'Delivering on our promise' - Govt funds new cancer treatments and drugs
Luxon said "this is a great day for many New Zealanders".
![Pharmac poised for big funding boost, more potential life-changing drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pharmac poised for big funding boost, more potential life-changing drugs
Nicola Willis spoke to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking this morning.
![Pharmac Minister won't guarantee National’s 13 cancer drugs will be funded](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pharmac Minister won't guarantee National’s 13 cancer drugs will be funded
David Seymour's comments put him at odds with the Health Minister.
![Women forced to shop around for hormone patches, some missing out altogether](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Women forced to shop around for hormone patches, some missing out altogether
One pharmacy had a waiting list of 80 patients, who were only able to get a week's supply.
![Letters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen St](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Letters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen St
OPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'
!['It's insane': Patient advocate criticises tax cuts as people fundraise for surgeries, cancer treatments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It's insane': Patient advocate criticises tax cuts as people fundraise for surgeries, cancer treatments
Budget 2024 did not deliver the much-promised funding for 13 new cancer drugs.
![Letters: Private clinics and cancer patient fees; boy racers can buy their own land](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Letters: Private clinics and cancer patient fees; boy racers can buy their own land
OPINION: 'At the end of the day it all comes down to maximising profits.'
![‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinics
Some patients regularly travel long distances to access cheaper private care.
![Letters: PM's integrity on line over cancer drugs U-turn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Letters: PM's integrity on line over cancer drugs U-turn
OPINION: 'Cancer patients need action now, not lame excuses.'
![Nicola Willis defends public sector, housing cuts as broken promise dogs Govt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nicola Willis defends public sector, housing cuts as broken promise dogs Govt
The Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.
![Cancer patients dubious Govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cancer patients dubious Govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugs
The promise of 'soon' is 'not good enough for people who are dying', a patient says.
![Watch: Nicola Willis defends cancer drug u-turn, says Govt will honour promise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Nicola Willis defends cancer drug u-turn, says Govt will honour promise
The Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.
![Opinion: Open letter from 16 NZ cancer charities to Luxon, Willis, and Seymour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: Open letter from 16 NZ cancer charities to Luxon, Willis, and Seymour
OPINION: Cancer patients and advocates sat in disbelief when the Budget was announced.
![Editorial: Cancer patients promised access to medicines shouldn't have to wait](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Editorial: Cancer patients promised access to medicines shouldn't have to wait
OPINION: Patients – and families, friends and carers – are unlikely to forget the slight.
![Watch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+A](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+A
Willis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.
![PM speaks ahead of Niue and Fiji trip; backs Govt cancer drugs commitment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
PM speaks ahead of Niue and Fiji trip; backs Govt cancer drugs commitment
The trip will be Christopher Luxon’s first visit to the region as Prime Minister.
![Claire Trevett: Snap poll gives Budget lukewarm pass, but cancer drug fail leaves sour taste](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Claire Trevett: Snap poll gives Budget lukewarm pass, but cancer drug fail leaves sour taste
Cancer patients shouldn't have been left hanging to find out the drug promise was on hold.