Delight as Pharmac proposes to fund new cancer drug
Overall, more than 800 patients would benefit, Pharmac said.
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MP shares moving cancer tale as Govt pushes on with public service cuts
The Government targeted areas where Labour is weak, but one MP made a personal warning.
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'I work in health and I’m a communicator, but I wasn’t an advocate for my own mum.'
Buckingham Palace still preparing for King Charles' NZ visit
His Majesty is hopeful he will be able to make the trip,.
The real reason William was missing from Kate's video message
William was noticeably absent from his wife's video message revealing her diagnosis.
Young dad with terminal brain cancer dies a week after wedding
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More young people than ever will get colorectal cancer this year
New York Times: Colorectal cancer spikes in younger demographics.
'I'm leaving my children': Mother's heartbreak as tummy ache revealed as terminal cancer
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A groundbreaking, home-grown cancer therapy just passed another major milestone.
King Charles' scaled-down Easter plans revealed
Matins event will be the King’s first public appearance since beginning cancer treatment.
'Whole heart': Charles' sweet message to public amid cancer treatment
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'Nightmare behind closed doors’: Charles frustrated with monarchy
Charles’ former butler sheds light on the King’s state of mind amid difficult times.
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Processed foods, alcohol and oral sex are possible factors for cancer in younger people.
Camilla shares update on Princess Kate amid cancer treatment
'I know that Catherine is thrilled by all the kind wishes and support.'
Stephen Colbert regrets Kate Middleton jokes: 'Upset some people'
He's the latest celeb to express regret - but fans noted he didn't actually apologise.
'She shouldn’t have to be so brave': What it's like when your child has cancer
Isobel Willison's 4-year-old daughter is battling leukaemia.
'Life flipped upside down' for parents of toddler with rare brain cancer
The large tumour was found after 2yo Daisy Nicholls fell from a swing at kindy.
What would Elizabeth do? Crisis-hit palace looks to late Queen’s words of wisdom
The House of Windsor intends to bounce back by following the late Queen's maxim.
Antiques Roadshow’s Theo Burrell: ‘I’m 37 with terminal cancer – I’m grieving the future I’ll never have’
Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer at 35.
What is preventative chemotherapy?
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How to talk to children about cancer
New York Times: These are among the most important discussions parents can have.
Warnings of abdominal cancer 'epidemic' as Kate reveals diagnosis
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Are state governments behind Kate conspiracy theories?
Hostile states may have helped to fuel wild theories and rumours.