Dunedin Hospital enhances cancer treatment with new linear accelerator

Dunedin Hospital received a new $4.3 million Linear Accelerator machine, a significant advancement for cancer treatment in the South. The state-of-the-art LINAC machine offers more precise, targeted radiation therapy, minimizing damage to healthy tissue and allowing for simultaneous treatment of multiple tumors. This upgrade replaces an older model, ensuring continued access to vital cancer treatments for patients in the lower South Island and supporting broader national cancer care initiatives.