Ovarian cancer in Aotearoa w/ Tash (Talk Peach): March 16th, 2021.
Ovarian cancer in Aotearoa w/ Tash (Talk Peach): March 16th, 2021.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
In New Zealand, the five year survival rate for ovarian cancer currently sits at 39%, a figure that has remained largely unchanged since the 1970s. Every 48 hours, a woman in this country dies from this type cancer, making it a significant health crisis in Aotearoa. Lyric Waiwiri-Smith spoke with Tash from gynaecological charity Talk Peach to uncover more on this situation, and discuss what positive change could look like.