Over 1800 people have signed a petition demanding equal access to cancer treatment in Perth's eastern suburbs, which currently lack a local public radiation oncology service.
More than 1800 people have signed a petition calling for equal access to cancer treatment in Perth’s east, where there is no local public radiation oncology service.
Residents emphasize the unfairness of having to travel long distances for essential radiation therapy, creating financial and emotional strain for patients and their families.
The petition aims to urge health authorities to establish a local radiation oncology center in Perth’s eastern region, ensuring equal treatment opportunities for all.
Author's summary: A community petition highlights the urgent need to improve cancer treatment access in Perth's east by establishing local radiation oncology services to prevent disparities.