More funding, and cancer specialists are required in Central West

Sahil Makkar
March 18 2019 - 12:00pm
Central West has come a long way in war against cancer, but battle is not over yet
Central West has come a long way in war against cancer, but battle is not over yet

The good news is that cancer mortality is coming down across the state, but the bad news is that a large number of people are still being diagnosed with different cancers in the Western NSW Local Health District. Central West residents and experts say they need more specialists, funding and resources in their fight against the disease. Regional journalist Sahil Makkar tried to gauge the current cancer situation in the Central West.

MORE than 1900 people in the western NSW region will be given the devastating news this year that they have cancer - and 700 people in the region will die from the disease.

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Sahil Makkar

Sahil Makkar

Digital Journalist

Hi, I am the regional reporter for Fairfax Media. I track news and community-related issues in the Central West especially the Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Lithgow, Mudgee, Blayney, Cowra, Parkes and Forbes local government areas. If you wish to share any news or feedback please feel free to get in touch with me at sahil.makkar@fairfaxmedia.com.au

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