University of Otago: Rural Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Radiotherapy - Study
August 12, 2026
August 12, 2026
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Aug. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:
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Rural cancer patients less likely to get radiotherapy - study
The first nationwide study comparing urban and rural rates of receiving radiotherapy treatment for three major cancers highlighted significant locality and equity differences.
Led by the University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka, the study compared rates of rural Maori and non- . . .
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Rural cancer patients less likely to get radiotherapy - study
The first nationwide study comparing urban and rural rates of receiving radiotherapy treatment for three major cancers highlighted significant locality and equity differences.
Led by the University of Otago - Otakou Whakaihu Waka, the study compared rates of rural Maori and non- . . .