Fresh calls to end cancer treatment ‘postcode lottery’

Calls to End Cancer Treatment 'Postcode Lottery'

Over 1,800 people have signed a petition demanding equal access to cancer treatment in Perth's eastern suburbs. Currently, there is no local public radiation oncology service available in this area.

“Patients in Perth’s east face unfair disadvantages due to lack of local radiation oncology,” the petition states.

The petition highlights disparities in healthcare access based on geographic location and urges authorities to address this inequality promptly.

Community Concerns

Residents in Perth’s east must travel long distances for radiation treatment.
Lack of local services contributes to delays and additional stress for patients and families.
The petition calls for the establishment of a public radiation oncology facility in the region.

Health Equity and Access

Advocates emphasize that cancer treatment should not depend on where a patient lives, describing the current situation as a "postcode lottery."

“Equal access to lifesaving treatments should be a standard, not a privilege determined by location,” said a community health advocate.

The push for change reflects wider concerns about health equity and the need for improved regional healthcare infrastructure.

Next Steps

The petition aims to prompt government review and investment in local cancer treatment services, ensuring more equitable healthcare outcomes for all residents.

Author's summary: A petition with over 1,800 signatures is urging authorities to end unequal access to cancer treatment in Perth’s east, advocating for a local public radiation oncology service to eliminate the existing postcode-based disparities.

PerthNow — 2025-11-11

Calls to End Cancer Treatment 'Postcode Lottery'

Community Concerns

Health Equity and Access

Next Steps

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