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‘Will cost lives’: Outcry over Govt’s bowel screening decision
Experts argue earlier screening for Māori could prevent more bowel cancer deaths.
The woman whose dog detected her cancer before doctors did
"The mammogram at the time didn’t pick it up."
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.
Lack of funding for Pharmac
Dr Rodger Tiedemann, Associate Professor of Medicine at University of Auckland and consultant haematologist, speaks about the lack of funding of Pharmac. Video / Jason Oxenham
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
‘World shattered': Kiwi family of eight rocked by cancer battle
Michael 'Mudzz' Tarei, a father of six, faces an unfathomable road ahead. His wife has been told she doesn't have long to live, and their family struggle to keep a roof over their head and food on the table. Video / A Current Affair
Māori conservationist seeks international expansion for eco sunscreen products
Natalie Jones wants to generate $20,000 through online crowdfunding.
Pancreatic cancer: For everyone nine people diagnosed, one person survives
Gut cancer is one of the main killers for Māori and needs more exposure.
Meghan Markle celebrates 41st birthday 'with family and friends'
The Duchess celebrated her 41st birthday on Thursday.
Lorna Subritzky's breast cancer fight after Covid delays mammogram
Beloved Kiwi radio host on shock diagnosis and Covid's impact on screening programmes.
'Terrible' sex advice women still follow
COMMENT: Women have been told to follow this so-called golden bedroom rule for years.
Mulholland: Pharmac needs a dose of reality
Opinion: Every party agreed to review Pharmac. Let's do it. Lives are on the line.
New breast cancer findings could save hundreds of lives
The study reveals that a patients chance of death could be cut by 33 per cent.
Talcum powder cancer 'ticking timebomb'
US victims have already sued talc manufacturers for millions after getting ovarian cancer.
Baby who saved mother's life will lose her own in a year
Mum's race against time as she creates bittersweet memories with the baby who saved her.
Watch: 5-year-old Sunderland fan has only weeks to live
Little Bradley got the experience of a life time when he got to play with his favourite sporting heroes.
Test can predict if you will die of cancer
Scientists claim this simple blood test can help predict your chances of survival in the next five years.
Homeless cancer teen finds new home
The girl's plight came to light after she shared her story on Facebook.
Cancer mates meet again
The last time 11-year-old Auckland schoolboy Harris Barfoot saw his friend James Slyfield they were both in Starship hospital battling leukaemia.
Kiwis to share body confidence stories
High-profile Kiwi women will tonight share their own body confidence stories as a campaign begins to encourage women to love their bodies.
Pru Etcheverry: Blood cancers the third biggest killer
Blood cancers - leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma are the sixth most common form of cancer in New Zealand, combined they are the third biggest killer.
Cancer - 'Wonder drug' funding battle
A campaign for state funding of a costly new drug for melanoma has been derailed by a "low priority" ranking at Pharmac.
NZ bike marathon helps cancer battle
Inspired by two friends' battles with cancer, an Auckland woman has decided to conquer the country - by bike.
Amy Robens: Gynaecological cancer myths are stumbling blocks
Talking about gynaecological cancer is hardly dinner table conversation, but it should be, writes Amy Robens.
Experts: Live with low-risk cancer
As debate over prostate screening rages, ministry is behind push to let men decide for themselves.