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'By Tongan, for Tongan' approach to bowel screening supported
Pacific peoples are 60 per cent more likely to die from bowel cancer.

Hearing you have cancer can be scary, but doesn’t mean your life’s over - Te Ururoa Flavell
The former MP will peddle for prostate at charity fundraiser.

'Tattoos looked like I had a giant blackhead,' says cancer survivor
New charitable initiative launched to remove tattoos applied during cancer treatment.

Deep links between alcohol and cancer described in new report
NYT: Scientists continue to rethink the idea that moderate drinking has health benefits.

Editorial: Why Princess Kate’s personal cancer update should provide inspiration for us all
OPINION: Kate's emotional and symbolic health update is a rare personal move.

Sarah Beeny: Being cancer-free is frightening but Catherine’s children will get her through it
OPINION: The property expert – who got the all-clear last year – has advice for Kate.

'Life-changing': Cancer 'wonder' drug expected to soon be available for Kiwis
Enhertu has shown 'unprecedented' trial results, giving hope to mums like Maggie Ngatai.

'Tough little girl': 3-year-old has wedge of skull reattached
Daisy will go to Florida for proton treatment when she recovers from surgery.

'How can this be real?' Two sisters diagnosed with breast cancer two years apart
'I just want to do everything I can to obviously prolong time and quality of life.'

'Chemo is working': Nigel Latta's positive update after 'incurable' cancer news, tributes flow
His social media announcement was flooded with heartfelt tributes.

Global cancer innovations bound for New Zealand with new conference on the way
The world's best minds in the sector are set to descend upon Christchurch.

'A symbol of hope': Waikato memory meadows in full bloom on Daffodil Day
Two Waikato parks have transformed into a sea of yellow daffodils.

‘Life doesn’t have to be derailed’: What it's like battling stage 4 colon cancer
Jess Thompson, 28, shares her story of heartbreak and hope.

Why Coast radio stars are taking on ex-Silver Ferns in netball match
Radio stars and Olympians hit the court for charity. 'No bullet passes' from Carrington.

Friday's Daffodil Day to raise money for Cancer Society accommodation
This Friday's Daffodil Day includes plenty of Northland events for the Cancer Society.

'Cruellest twist of fate': Kiwi scientist diagnosed with same cancer she was researching
'It was shockingly surreal', says Jo Holland.

Drive for a cause: Join Gisborne's car rally supporting the cancer society
Gisborne Vintage Car Club's Daffodil Rally for Cancer invites all vehicles on August 25.

Discover upcoming events in Tairāwhiti
What's on in Gisborne: Car rally, theatre, netball and hockey finals, Heartland rugby.

‘After a mastectomy, my body was a horror show': Cancer survivor on battling to find beauty
Telegraph: My body was bruised and uneven. But I’ve found the beauty and strength in it.

'I have survived. I can give others hope'
Daffodil Day: How a cancer survivor found a new purpose after pain and loss.

Increase in patients at new chemotherapy unit
'We now have five Whanganui staff members trained to provide treatment.'