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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.
'Fantastic news': Mum cancer-free after international medical trial
Hamilton woman Lisa Martin was among those whose aggressive cancer was eliminated.
'Betrayed': Shannen Doherty claims ex-husband cheated just before her brain surgery
The former 90210 actress claimed the affair had gone on for two years.
Cancer killed her father and drained her family's bank accounts - now she needs $180k to fight her disease
Caitlin Umbers lost her dad last year - now she needs urgent surgery in Germany.
'Hell of a hill': Removal of car park outside cancer centre 'cruel', says relative
The council says it removed the park for safety reasons.
Cancer strikes South Canterbury preschool twice
Two little girls at the same childcare centre have been diagnosed with leukaemia.
Hastings Boys’ headmaster to be farewelled at his school on Wednesday
School announces funeral details for "beloved headmaster, leader, boss, peer and friend".
Skin cancer clinic hit by property deals, falling patient numbers
Owners had a home but decided at the peak of the market to buy a lifestyle block.
'Don’t want to die': Shannen Doherty's devastating cancer update
The beloved actress has spoken out in a tear-jerking new interview.
Can certain foods really reduce your cancer risk?
New York Times: Ever heard of a "walnut colon"? Here's why you want one.
Palmy's Josh Gowan clocking up the marathons in support of cancer research
Josh Gowan is completing a half-marathon a day throughout November.
Tried and tested: Surf trip inspires natural sunscreen brand
She's no longer making sunscreen in her kitchen.
Linda Evangelista's heartbreaking confession
The supermodel revealed earlier this year she is battling cancer for the second time.
Teen girl describes brain surgery when fully awake
'Incredible success' as tumour removed from young girl's brain when awake.
'Terrifying': Subtle sign that led to woman's cancer diagnosis at 30
A model has urged others to get checked after her shock skin cancer diagnosis.
Family trying to raise $700,000 for dad’s life-saving cancer treatment in Australia
Simon Hayes has diffuse large B cell lymphoma, an aggressive form of blood cancer
Desperate mum pleads for help to fund baby's fight against cancer
A Givealittle page was set up to help baby Robin fight cancer.
In death, one cancer patient helps to erase millions in medical debt
A woman who died from cancer helped wipe millions of dollars of medical debt.
A black mark on her brain: Scan after concussion changes teacher's life 'overnight'
Within months, specialists were flying from Australia to perform complex brain surgery.
Kiwi dad's $300k bill for cancer treatment: 'Desperate' need for funding
Myeloma treatment daratumumab, offered in 49 countries, still isn't funded in New Zealand.
Ongoing resistance to cervical screening and HPV vaccinations
"If somebody has a bad experience, then they’re unlikely to return.”
Man dies of cardiac event hours after being discharged from cancer clinic
The man, in his 40s, was in his first cycle of chemo when he became acutely unwell.
Emails about me show Pharmac ‘bereft of compassion’ for patients - cancer fighter
Grieving husband of Wiki Mulholland says Rachel Smalley case was not isolated.
Home and Away star dead aged 35
"Johnny was very determined and had a strong will. He battled all the way to the end."
Family of 8-year-old with incurable brain cancer told to ‘prepare for the worst’
About 25 children are diagnosed with brain cancer per year.
How new gene editing tech can boost smart cancer drugs
Can gene editing help unlock the power of ground-breaking immunotherapy cancer drugs?
Cancer without chemo: Young woman’s brave 'no treatment' choice
A 36-year-old mum has made a heartbreaking decision after her breast cancer returned.
Editorial: Alcohol and sport sponsorship call - will new Govt be game enough?
OPINION: Our editorial on tackling alcohol sponsorship of sport and community events.
Breakthrough NZ cancer therapy shows promising results for killer disease
A NZ-developed cancer therapy is safer than its overseas counterparts in early trials.
'Outrage and anger': Cancer victim's health records accessed and used in targeted advertising
Now the company involved has been fined $10,000.
Some waiting lists slashed, but waits for cancer treatment, mental health support, specialist appointments rising
"We haven’t seen the improvements we would have liked to have seen," an executive said.