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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Lucy Bladen

'Just can't fathom that': Canberra women forced to Sydney for cancer treatment

Peggy Spratt was forced to travel to Newcastle for surgery after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pressure has been mounting on the ACT government to commit to the establishment of a permanent gynaecological cancer surgery unit at Canberra Hospital, with more than 1700 people signing a petition in support of the clinic.

The Canberra Times revealed last month that time was running out to ensure women could access surgery for gynaecological cancers in the nation's capital.

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