The board is seeking a clarification from Radio New Zealand, but admits the extent of harm caused by delays treating aggressive cancer in some patients is not yet known. Last night in an interview with John Campbell, chief medical officer Nigel Millar admitted delayed treatment likely had an adverse effect on the prognosis of at least six urology patients. This morning, chief executive Chris Fleming said the extent of harm caused by the delays was not yet known. ''Yesterday Radio NZ reported that six patients' life expectancies have been shortened through the delays in receiving surgery. Meanwhile, the Otago Daily Times is still seeking a different urology review completed earlier this year which the board appears reluctant to release.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 19, 2017 00:56 UTC