Wednesday, December 11, 2024

State-of-the-art radiology machine for Auckland

Cancer patients in Northland and Auckland are set to benefit from a new state-of-the-art LINAC machine installed at the Regional Cancer and Blood Service at Auckland City Hospital.

The MV5 linear accelerator, which was officially opened at the hospital today, targets cancer tumours with pinpoint accuracy. 

Health Minister, Shane Reti says the new machine will provide even better treatment for around 30 to 40 people each day. 

“Thousands of New Zealanders and their families are affected by cancer every year. That’s why providing faster, high-quality cancer care is one of this Government’s top priorities,” says Dr Reti. 

“New and improved tools like this machine will help clinicians deliver better treatment for Kiwis, providing much better image definition so they can minimise the exposure of surrounding, healthy tissue to radiation.” 

There are 24 LINAC machines in six cancer centres in Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, Palmerston North, Christchurch and Dunedin. 

“This particular machine is the second of a $11.7 million project to update LINACs, funded by the Health Capital Envelope.”

“Together with this Government’s drive for faster cancer treatment through our health targets and our transformative investment in Pharmac to deliver new cancer medicines, I expect the health system to deliver the world-leading cancer treatment Kiwis deserve,” said Minister Reti.

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