New national task force will tackle poor blood cancer survival

Improving genetic testing and standardising care are on the agenda, govt says
Jocelyn Wright
blood tests

The Federal Government has appointed a national task force to overhaul blood cancer care, including improving outcomes for people living in regional Australia.

On Sunday the government announced $150,000 for a task force spearheaded by the Leukaemia Foundation to develop a national action plan for the three major types of blood cancer: leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.