A woman living with terminal cervical cancer says access to life-extending treatment in New Zealand “feels like a lottery”, saying care often depends on the ty…
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bloody hell, 30 years old and terminal? that's rough. but yeah, our health system is such a joke. feels like you gotta win a lottery just to get decent treatment.
What about all the other cancers that don't get funded? Every cancer is a lottery. But sure, pick one sob story and make it political.
coming in with the hot take. Typical.
yeah nah, private health insurance is the only way. public system is cooked.
It's not about private vs public, it's about a system that rations care based on a coin flip.
I wonder how much money Pharmac actually has vs what they waste on admin. Always the same story: we have money for consultants but not for life-saving drugs.
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They'd rather spend millions on a brand refresh than fund drugs. Seen it too many times.
Work in the industry, can confirm. If your cancer isn't 'fashionable' you're stuffed. It's all about lobbying and media pressure, not patient need.
ffs TVNZ always gotta bring in some whataboutism. Read the room mate.
I'm just saying, we can't fund everything. But yeah, it's sad. Hope she gets something.
Pharmac needs a total overhaul. Sick of seeing people crowdfund for treatment that should be free.
Facts. And the people who need it most are the ones who fall through the cracks.
Vote with your wallet. If you can't afford insurance, tough titties. That's life.
-local mate, not everyone can afford insurance. Have a heart.
nah, get stuffed. I bet you'd be singing a different tune if it was your mum.
