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'3600 for a cure': How many Kiwis are diagnosed with breast cancer each year?
Seventeen Kiwi designers have rallied to support this year's Breast Cancer Cure appeal.
Hawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment
'It’s just amazing how two different oncologists have totally different perspectives.'
Rural Northland secondary school tops Relay for Life fundraising efforts
Ōtamatea High School had spent the past few months fundraising for the Cancer Society.
Parents oppose girl’s cancer treatment, try to leave NZ as govt agencies intervene
The mother said she wanted to treat the girl with 'natural and spiritual' methods.
Family reveal heartbreaking detail of Val Kilmer’s final days
Kilmer reportedly beat cancer - but the disease took its toll on the Top Gun star.
Why Olivia Munn feels motherhood is like landing on Mars
The star revealed how the adjustments of motherhood led her to a moment of vulnerability.
US $550k surgery removes ‘95%’ of 27-year-old’s aggressive brain tumour
Rotorua woman 'blown away' by the donations she received to help pay for the surgery.
‘Raise as much as possible’: Movie night fundraiser for mum’s cancer battle
Fairhaven School hosts a movie night to support Sarena Crane's cancer treatment.
Too much of a good thing? The growing protein obsession
People are increasingly consuming protein in the belief it helps them stay healthy.
‘I am deeply sorry’: Man developed terminal cancer after experts missed signs for five years
'Several different clinicians involved in [his] care failed to identify the abnormality.'
Fears for dying kids as the country’s only specialist takes extended leave
General paediatricians were asked to fill the role but lacked training.
Shane Te Pou: Another callous, cruel Govt decision that hurts Māori, Pasifika most
OPINION: I am tired of burying my people before their time.
Botched: Cancer patient still seeks answers after surgeon removes wrong lung
Ian Tollemache wants an explanation of how a surgery mistake happened.
Jason Gunn’s ‘arse on camera’: TV icon’s heartfelt message to supporters after colonoscopy
'Soon I will go into the hospital. I will be heavily sedated. Wish me luck,' Gunn said.
‘Hero’ schoolboy ticking off bucket list dies at home from rare cancer
The boy with DIPG was a special guest of Ed Sheeran and rode in a $500,000 supercar.
Pioneering force in women’s health crowned New Zealander of the Year
Bev Lawton believes eliminating cervical cancer in New Zealand is 'within our grasp'.
‘I’d like to go back’: Catherine on family plans for NZ, Australia
The Princess expressed her desire to balance work with family travel.
The ‘wonder drugs’ that helped Nigel Latta fight ‘incurable’ cancer
Nigel Latta's cancer is no longer terminal after responding 'very well' to treatment.
Cancer survivor calls for funding of Daratumumab
Tove Jensen-Munroe says the drug will be her 'best option' if she relapses. Video / Megan Wilson
‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be funded
Other patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.
I gave up sugar for a month. The results were remarkable
A high-sugar diet is linked to numerous health problems. Here’s how to tame a sweet tooth.
Nigel Latta was first told his cancer was ‘incurable’. He’s no longer terminally ill
Given six to 12 months at his first diagnosis, Latta now says he'll live for years.
‘Hardest year of my life’: Dawson’s Creek star opens up about cancer battle
The father-of-six revealed his colorectal cancer diagnosis in November.
‘A woman dies every 48 hours’: Meet the dogs trained to detect cancer
These trained canines are key players in the fight against a devastating disease.
How support helped a young cancer patient’s journey to health and happiness
He was diagnosed with leukaemia at 11 months, needing a stem cell transplant.
Govt reject advice to lower cancer screening age further for Māori, Pasifika
The Government is focused on 'need, not race'.
‘Will cost lives’: Outcry over Govt’s bowel screening decision
Experts argue earlier screening for Māori could prevent more bowel cancer deaths.