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![Funding to critical research to close gap between Māori and non-Māori cancer deaths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Funding to critical research to close gap between Māori and non-Māori cancer deaths
Te Oranga Pūkahukahu has received a $5 million fund boost from the Health Research Council
![Avatar, Titanic producer Jon Landau dies at 63](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Avatar, Titanic producer Jon Landau dies at 63
Landau worked with James Cameron on his most successful films for over two decades.
![Cancer deaths are down, so why does cancer scare us so much?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cancer deaths are down, so why does cancer scare us so much?
Cancerphobia is as strong as ever, experts say, even as mortality falls.
![Sam Neill reveals 'grim' times during cancer battle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sam Neill reveals 'grim' times during cancer battle
The star is in remission after fighting stage three angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma.
![Discrimination impedes access to breast cancer services, Northland surgeon says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Discrimination impedes access to breast cancer services, Northland surgeon says
Dr Maxine Ronald is the world’s only wahine Māori consultant breast cancer surgeon.
![Could this in-season vegetable save your life?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Could this in-season vegetable save your life?
This humble veggie won't just help you see in the dark, it can boost your wellbeing too.
![Greens co-leader Marama Davidson to undergo surgery 'first thing' today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson to undergo surgery 'first thing' today
“I’m trying my darndest to turn my focus completely to my whānau and whakapapa now."
![System failure: At-risk woman dies from cancer after scans stopped](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
System failure: At-risk woman dies from cancer after scans stopped
Patient had regular scans until 2019 when the surveillance ended.
!['Shocked': How human papillomavirus (HPV) led to a throat cancer diagnosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Shocked': How human papillomavirus (HPV) led to a throat cancer diagnosis
Graeme Simpson's symptoms included a 'bulge' on his neck and a 'persistent' cough.
![Dry July: Far North couple who went through cancer journeys at same time speak in support](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dry July: Far North couple who went through cancer journeys at same time speak in support
Far North cancer survivors Steve and Valerie Smith are getting behind Dry July.
![Broadcaster reveals heartbreaking terminal illness at Matariki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Broadcaster reveals heartbreaking terminal illness at Matariki
'I am unfortunately dying,' Joanna Paul-Robie revealed at a Matariki ceremony.
![How do I tell my children I've been diagnosed with cancer?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How do I tell my children I've been diagnosed with cancer?
Open communication can help children adjust to a parent’s diagnosis and treatment.
![Months of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Months of pain for former hairdresser leads to colorectal cancer diagnosis
A few years after losing her son to suicide, she noticed fatigue. Then came the diagnosis.
![Government cancer drugs promise could cost New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Government cancer drugs promise could cost New Zealand
The Government has fulfilled its pre-election promise to fund new cancer drugs.
![Steve Maharey: Failure to prepare – this Govt can blame itself for the hole it's in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Steve Maharey: Failure to prepare – this Govt can blame itself for the hole it's in
OPINION: To be blunt, it is becoming obvious that the Government did not prepare.
![Radio Hauraki hosts aim to 'flush out' piles of cash for bowel cancer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Radio Hauraki hosts aim to 'flush out' piles of cash for bowel cancer
Our favourite comedians are set to spend 12 hours on the loo for a life-saving cause.
![Mixed reaction from patients to cancer drugs promise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mixed reaction from patients to cancer drugs promise
Specific treatments for bowel, liver, kidney, lung and bladder cancer have been named.
!['Miracle treatment': Breast cancer patient hopes new drug available soon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Miracle treatment': Breast cancer patient hopes new drug available soon
The Auckland woman was first diagnosed during a 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
![Claire Trevett: Luxon's cancer drugs promise doubled is a problem halved](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Claire Trevett: Luxon's cancer drugs promise doubled is a problem halved
OPINION: Luxon's moved from under-delivering to over-deliver on drugs promise: at a cost.
![Focus: Ministers announce $604 million health budget for cancer treatments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Focus: Ministers announce $604 million health budget for cancer treatments
Ministers announced the Government’s $604 million health budget to honour a National pre-election promise. Video / Mark Mitchell
![Watch: 'Delivering on our promise' - Govt funds new cancer treatments and drugs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: 'Delivering on our promise' - Govt funds new cancer treatments and drugs
Luxon said "this is a great day for many New Zealanders".