The Department of Health and Families (DHF), together with the Cancer Services Networks National Demonstration Program (CanNET) is developing a cancer strategic plan that will inform service delivery between now and 2019. The CanNET project is funded nationally by Cancer Australia.
The aim of CanNET NT is to develop a network of cancer service providers to provide streamlined cancer services across the Northern Territory. The project focuses on enhancing access to quality cancer services for all Territorians.
A significant change in the provision of future cancer services in the Northern Territory is the development of a radiotherapy unit situated on the Royal Darwin Hospital campus. The unit is currently under construction and anticipated to start services in 2010. The provision of radiotherapy within the Territory means that fewer people will need to travel interstate for such services in the future, although some people will still need to do so.
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May 2009
28 May
Lymphoedema Support Group NT - Public Meeting
Topic for discucssion: Exercise - Its role in promoting lymphatic drainage. Meeting held from 6.00 - 8.00pm at Carers NT Meeting Room, 1 Caryota Circuit Coconut Grove. All welcome to come along. Contact: LSGNT (08) 8927 4888 or lsgnt@ymail.com.
Last Updated: May 2009
To be Reviewed: December 2009