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What’s behind our increasing rates of cancer in New Zealand?

August 30, 2024 / 00:31

This episode discusses bowel cancer in New Zealand, focusing on the lack of funded drugs and the high costs associated with treatment. Key statistics reveal that bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the country, with over 9,500 annual cancer fatalities.

The conversation highlights the frustration surrounding the absence of new funded drugs for over 20 years, leaving many patients unable to afford necessary treatments that can cost up to 60,000 NZD per year. The impact of health insurance limitations is also addressed.

Listeners learn about the alarming cancer rates in New Zealand, which are among the highest per population, raising questions about healthcare accessibility and the effectiveness of current policies.

TL;DR

Bowel cancer in New Zealand faces funding issues, leading to high death rates and unaffordable treatments.

Video

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bow cancer is the second biggest killer
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of cancer in New Zealand behind lung
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it's been over 20 years since any new
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funded drugs have come in so there's
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people dying of bell cancer cuz they
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can't afford to pay for the drugs like
00:00:11
some of these drugs are 60 Grand a year
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so it makes me actually quite angry cuz
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it's like even if you have health
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insurance it still doesn't cover the
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whole amount 9,500 people die of cancer
00:00:20
a year in New Zealand we're one of the
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highest rates per population why is this
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happening in New Zealand why are so many
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more people die of cancer than on the
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road

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Episode Highlights

  • High Cost of Cancer Drugs
    Some cancer drugs can cost up to 60 grand a year, making them unaffordable for many.
    “Some of these drugs are 60 Grand a year”
    @ 00m 11s
    August 30, 2024
  • Alarming Cancer Death Rate
    New Zealand has one of the highest cancer death rates per population, with 9,500 deaths annually.
    “9,500 people die of cancer a year in New Zealand”
    @ 00m 17s
    August 30, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Drug Affordability00:11
  • Health Insurance Issues00:13
  • High Death Rate00:17

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