Far North news in brief: Track closure extended, Daffodil Day, education hui and flood plan
News snippets from around the Far North.
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Opinion: Is cancer going to kill me or will my private health insurance save me?
OPINION: Is cancer going to kill me or will my private health insurance save me?
Auckland 6yo Caiden MacGibbon gets his dream trip to Bluey’s World
Diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2022, 6yo Caiden fell in love with the cartoon Bluey’s World while in Starship gets his dream trip to Bluey’s World. Video | Carson Bluck
Mike Lane was diagnosed with prostate cancer eight years ago
The Tauranga man participates in weekly Prost-FIT classes - organised and funded by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ. Video / Megan Wilson
July marks awareness month for rare cancer Sarcoma
Gisborne-East Coast Cancer Society busy with Daffodil Day prep.
Grandmother battling cancer told the one drug keeping her alive will no longer be funded
Kiri Carter was given six months, years later she's found out she now has brain cancer.
Time to tango: Dancers wanted for fundraising contest
Inexperienced dancers will learn ballroom and Latin American dancing over three months.
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.
'Miracle treatment': Breast cancer patient hopes new drug available soon
The Auckland woman was first diagnosed during a 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
Last of the Cancer Society daffodils for Māhia’s Mev
Long-time supporter of cancer fight in honour of late friend.
Ovarian cancer survivor urges Kiwi women to learn symptoms
Samoa and Fiji have the world’s highest rates of mortality from ovarian cancer.
Kiwis rally for young girls whose parents died within a week of each other
Givealittle fundraiser reaches $250k-plus in two weeks.
Building Māori oncology expertise crucial, says researcher
Dr Kimiora Henare's research is addressing the Māori cancer workforce.
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.'
Claire Trevett: Willis' first Budget lacked the surprise, but it did what she'd put on the tin
OPINION: Willis delivered on what she promised - but now has a hard road ahead.
21yo diagnosed with terminal cancer eager to help others spot symptoms
Dominique McShain began experiencing overwhelming fatigue at the start of the year.
'A pain in the butt with purpose': Scooter safari to cross Southern Alps
They’ll be covering the 250km from Christchurch to Hokitika - on 50cc mopeds.
‘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
One family said they hand-delivered a sample to the post office and it still arrived late.
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
New York Times: Colorectal cancer spikes in younger demographics.
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
Seymour wants investigation of possible cost-sharing between Pharmac and patients.
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
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
Health Minister says there is "a lot to be done" before the screening age can be lifted.
Focus: Family desperately fundraises for medication
A family desperately fundraises to cover the costs of unfunded medications required to prolong the life of Simon Clark, who is battling multiple myeloma. Video / Jason Oxenham
'Resilience and grace': Legendary Kiwi busker loses cancer battle
Hickling died from pancreatic cancer just three months after being diagnosed.
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'
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
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
The council says it removed the park for safety reasons.
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?
OPINION: Our editorial on tackling alcohol sponsorship of sport and community events.