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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?
Māori TV presenter reveals breast cancer battle and her journey to recovery
Peata Melbourne is taking it every day at a time.
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.
Graeme Woodside: Prostate cancer - too many men diagnosed late
Prostate Cancer is the number one cancer among NZ men, but sadly, too few men really take seriously the relatively high chance of developing this disease.
Victims lobby for 'breakthrough' drug
New melanoma treatment Keytruda has Government marketing nod but it is yet to get funding.
How far would you go for cancer treatment?
A Kiwi breast cancer patient shares her story of travelling as far as Germany in order to receive lifesaving treatment.