Strengthening Prostate Cancer Care In SouthernHon Simeon BrownMinister of HealthNew Zealand’s first Advanced Practitioner Radiation Therapist specialising in prostate cancer is transforming care for men in the lower South Island, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This role is helping transform prostate cancer care in region, giving men faster access to treatment, more personalised support, and improved outcomes,” Mr Brown says. While the role is currently focused on prostate cancer, there are already plans to extend it to a wider range of urological conditions in the future.”“September being Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is also a timely reminder of the importance of early detection and treatment. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading “Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among New Zealand men, with more than 4,000 cases confirmed each year. “The good news is that when prostate cancer is detected early, the chances of successful treatment are far higher.