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![Parents die from cancer a week apart, orphaning two young daughters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Parents die from cancer a week apart, orphaning two young daughters
Money raised on a Givealittle will be used to help the couple's daughters.
![Cancer agencies call Govt to honour drug pledge, PM reassures funding a 'priority'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Cancer agencies call Govt to honour drug pledge, PM reassures funding a 'priority'
'Unlike other promises, lives will be lost if these medicines are not funded.'
!['Fast and gentle end': Auckland woman's assisted death on beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Fast and gentle end': Auckland woman's assisted death on beach
Tracy Hickman was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019.
![Group walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Group walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause
Over $1500 raised so far by group for incurable breast cancer.
![Couple talks about their shared breast cancer journey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Couple talks about their shared breast cancer journey
Husband and wife Lesley Elliott, 62, and Richard Elliott, 70, were diagnosed with breast cancer just over a year apart in 2015/16 - Richard being a much rarer case.
![‘Extraordinary’: Meet the husband and wife diagnosed with breast cancer a year apart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
‘Extraordinary’: Meet the husband and wife diagnosed with breast cancer a year apart
Man was so shocked at his diagnosis that he initially told people he had “chest cancer”.
![Women walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Women walk from Te Kūiti to Te Awamutu for a special cause
The Walk 50K this May 2024 campaign is the inspiration for the six women rugby players.
![NZFW founder and stylist's charitable connections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
NZFW founder and stylist's charitable connections
Formerly key names in New Zealand Fashion week, where are they now?
![DJ Zeisha Fremaux shares her fight to victory over breast cancer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
DJ Zeisha Fremaux shares her fight to victory over breast cancer
In NZ only 4 per cent of cases occur in women in their 30s, making her case rare.
![Bust out of your shell and Bling a Bra for breast cancer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Bust out of your shell and Bling a Bra for breast cancer
You want those brassieres to stand out like shining beacons because this is a competition
!['Dire need': Experts urge funding of life-saving cancer drug](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Dire need': Experts urge funding of life-saving cancer drug
The drug is the first to offer hope to those with the deadliest form of breast cancer
![Olivia Munn details journey through tragic cancer diagnosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Olivia Munn details journey through tragic cancer diagnosis
The actress shared her journey online to encourage others to check in with their bodies.
![Luxon says he won't change cap on age limits for public roles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Luxon says he won't change cap on age limits for public roles
An Ombudsman has been forced to retire this month because of the 50-year-old law.
![Free breast cancer screening for 69 to 74-year-olds to start within three years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Free breast cancer screening for 69 to 74-year-olds to start within three years
Health Minister says there is "a lot to be done" before the screening age can be lifted.
![Woman's cancer diagnosis 6 weeks after miscarriage: 'It changes who you are'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Woman's cancer diagnosis 6 weeks after miscarriage: 'It changes who you are'
On World Cancer Day, one woman shares her story and urges others to stay vigilant.
![Shannen Doherty's 'miracle' in her cancer treatment journey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Shannen Doherty's 'miracle' in her cancer treatment journey
Doherty's cancer infusion treatment has made an impact and is providing hope for the star.
!['Broke my heart': Father of six loses wife to breast cancer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Broke my heart': Father of six loses wife to breast cancer
Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis came on Mother’s Day: Huge outpouring of support followed.
!['Fantastic news': Mum cancer-free after international medical trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Fantastic news': Mum cancer-free after international medical trial
Hamilton woman Lisa Martin was among those whose aggressive cancer was eliminated.
![Cancer without chemo: Young woman’s brave 'no treatment' choice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Cancer without chemo: Young woman’s brave 'no treatment' choice
A 36-year-old mum has made a heartbreaking decision after her breast cancer returned.
!['Outrage and anger': Cancer victim's health records accessed and used in targeted advertising](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Outrage and anger': Cancer victim's health records accessed and used in targeted advertising
Now the company involved has been fined $10,000.
![Huge wake-up call: Mum helping others after breast cancer diagnosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Huge wake-up call: Mum helping others after breast cancer diagnosis
'We're so busy we stop listening to our bodies.'