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![‘My life denied’: The cost of cancer treatment delays - a special investigation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
‘My life denied’: The cost of cancer treatment delays - a special investigation
Big read: How one woman was caught in a scandal of overwhelmed cancer services.
![Rising number of cancer screening samples binned because of transit delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Rising number of cancer screening samples binned because of transit delays
One family said they hand-delivered a sample to the post office and it still arrived late.
![Daffodils planted in memory of loved ones](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Daffodils planted in memory of loved ones
The planting of daffodil bulbs was 'a symbolic act to celebrate and remember loved ones'.
![More young people than ever will get colorectal cancer this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
More young people than ever will get colorectal cancer this year
New York Times: Colorectal cancer spikes in younger demographics.
![Taranaki community digs deep for Cancer Society](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Taranaki community digs deep for Cancer Society
There were plenty of smiles despite the rain at this year's Taranaki Relay for Life.
![Revealed: David Seymour's big plans for Pharmac](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Revealed: David Seymour's big plans for Pharmac
Seymour wants investigation of possible cost-sharing between Pharmac and patients.
![Hamilton and Te Awamutu Parks to become seas of yellow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Hamilton and Te Awamutu Parks to become seas of yellow
Cancer Society teams up with councils to create special daffodil memory meadows.
![Relay brings injection of joy and funds for Cancer Society’s Hamilton lodge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Relay brings injection of joy and funds for Cancer Society’s Hamilton lodge
Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge in Hamilton, a free home away from home.
![Free breast cancer screening for 69 to 74-year-olds to start within three years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
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.
![Dermatologists call for ban of nasal spray tan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Dermatologists call for ban of nasal spray tan
Dermatologists have joined the Cancer Society in raising concerns about Permatan.
![Prostate cancer: 'I don’t want anyone else to go through the hell I’ve gone through'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Prostate cancer: 'I don’t want anyone else to go through the hell I’ve gone through'
The Prostate Cancer Foundation wants an initial pilot for all men aged over 50.
!['Biggest battle of my life': Woman's organs pulled out in bid to slow cancer in rare treatment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Biggest battle of my life': Woman's organs pulled out in bid to slow cancer in rare treatment
Grace Patel 'almost died twice' after surgery. Now she's got a shot at life.
!['Hell of a hill': Removal of car park outside cancer centre 'cruel', says relative](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Hell of a hill': Removal of car park outside cancer centre 'cruel', says relative
The council says it removed the park for safety reasons.
![Palmy's Josh Gowan clocking up the marathons in support of cancer research](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Palmy's Josh Gowan clocking up the marathons in support of cancer research
Josh Gowan is completing a half-marathon a day throughout November.
![Editorial: Alcohol and sport sponsorship call - will new Govt be game enough?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Editorial: Alcohol and sport sponsorship call - will new Govt be game enough?
OPINION: Our editorial on tackling alcohol sponsorship of sport and community events.
!['Outrage and anger': Cancer victim's health records accessed and used in targeted advertising](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Outrage and anger': Cancer victim's health records accessed and used in targeted advertising
Now the company involved has been fined $10,000.
![Child Cancer Foundation breakfast and auction raises $21k](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Child Cancer Foundation breakfast and auction raises $21k
“We’re always happy with the support that we get.”
!['I’m one of the lucky ones', breast cancer survivor says ahead of Pink Walk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'I’m one of the lucky ones', breast cancer survivor says ahead of Pink Walk
Rotorua walkers are preparing to walk in a colourful pink crowd tomorrow night.
![Record demand for Cancer Society Hamilton accommodation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Record demand for Cancer Society Hamilton accommodation
Marathon in a Month fundraiser to help lodge keep up with surge in demand for services.
![I’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, now what?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
I’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, now what?
How to accept, adjust and adapt to being "someone who has cancer".
![Week’s top stories: NZ faces potentially worst El Nino scorch in 80 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Week’s top stories: NZ faces potentially worst El Nino scorch in 80 years
Everything from the weather to politics to movie moguls made for another interesting week.