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HRC and the Ministry of Health jointly invest in major new cancer research initiative The Minister of Health, Hon Tony Ryall, and the Minister of Science and Innovation, Hon Dr Wayne Mapp, the HRC and the Ministry of Health have made a joint commitment to co-invest in three new cancer research projects.“These three projects are particularly significant because they specifically target reducing the incidence and impact of cancer and inequalities with respect to cancer,” says HRC Chief Executive, Dr Robin Olds. One of them is for prostate cancer. Funding has been awarded to Professor Ross Lawrenson (pictured), based at the Waikato Clinical School, for research which will study the pathways of care following an abnormal PSA test for prostate cancer. The research team will investigate the complications of screening for prostate cancer, comparing Māori and non-Māori,and estimate the costs of care to individuals and the health service. “We are thrilled to have been awarded this grant. It has provided a real boost to the Midland Cancer Network, providing a focus for our urological cancer research,” says Professor Lawrenson. “It also been a wonderful opportunity to involve general practitioners in a study of the cancer pathway and I believe is already demonstrating the value of closer relationships between GPs and specialists.” “It has also allowed us to engage with Māori providers across the region and provided an opportunity for local Māori staff and researchers to take a leadership role and it has been a fantastic opportunity for intersectorial working that we are sure will provide sustainable benefits for the future,” he says. ENDS Date: 1 November 2011 Contact: Mary Anne Gill Communications Director Waikato District Health Board 021 705 213 |