A single mum's inspiring journey with stage 3 cancer
Emma Consedine sees the blessings that have come with her diagnosis.
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Cancer nurse's shock diagnosis and the promise between friends that may have saved her life
Emily Grant has spent the past 10 years looking after those with cancer.
Focus: Young mum's breast cancer warning
Emily Grant shares her story to encourage other women to get lumps checked. Video / Dean Purcell
'I do not know how I will cope': Jodi Barnett farewelled at moving service
Husband Simon gives a heartfelt, eloquent tribute to his wife.
'He inspired generations': Sporting legend dies after cancer battle
Jason Wynyard was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer in May.
Kiwi wood-chopping great Jason Wynyard dies after cancer battle
Jason Wynyard was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer in May.
I was exhausted and was told I had low iron – but it was cancer
Telegraph: Emily Georghiou knew something wasn't right. Doctors wouldn't listen.
How to talk about death: Former hospice nurse's advice on facing 'the inevitable'
"The only way to get to those deeper levels is to have those deep conversations."
‘Merchants of Doubt’ try to downplay true health cost of alcohol
Nathan Cowie says alcohol is a major health risk, contrary to industry claims.
'It saved my life': Breast cancer survivor calls for extended screening age
'Extend the age up for our kuia and lower it for our wāhine,' Kirihi Murray says.
Breast cancer: How to recognise the crucial signs
From shape changes to skin rashes, you may not be aware of the more unusual symptoms.
Kiwi woman’s horror over misdiagnosed 6.4kg tumour: ‘I saved my own life’
Band vocalist Denise Hyde reveals how forking out $280 led her to a shocking discovery.
Mum who lost toddler to child cancer speaks of ‘hole that cannot be filled’
Little Amelia Schroeter was 15 months old when she passed away from the illness.
'I just don’t want to live in a world without Mum'
Radio and TV star Simon Barnett’s wife Jodi has battled brain cancer for more than five years but doctors have now given her just weeks to live. Video / NZ Herald
Fundraiser for teen cancer kid in Kerikeri on Saturday
A day later would have been catastrophic for Julius Webb, doctors said.
National will consider free cervical cancer screening policy
Labour, the Greens, NZ First and TOP all support free screening.
Woman dies of cancer four weeks after visit to GP who failed to examine her
The woman presented to a second GP unable to swallow and so ill she couldn't speak.
Woman's shock after discovering her 'bug bites' were cancer
The 35-year-old woman has had cancer removed nine times since her first diagnosis.
'This saved my life': Cancer survivor urges men over 50 to get simple test
He said a simple PSA blood test saved his life and more men should get checked.
Her smear tests were misread. She now has Stage 4 cancer
Pippa's slides were misread in 2017 and 2020, allowing cancer to develop undetected.
I’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, now what?
How to accept, adjust and adapt to being "someone who has cancer".
Letters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's health
OPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.
NZ sporting legend told he has 'weeks to live'
Kiwi wood chopping great Jason Wynyard is fighting an aggressive form of cancer.
Healthy 29yo woman diagnosed with 3 different cancers: 'Wake-up call'
After battling 3 gynaecological cancers, Kate Wightman wants to make a difference.
Watch: Touching reason Jenny-May Clarkson breaks down on-air
A segment on the Southern Charity Hospital proved to be an emotional one for one host.
Tāne need to follow wāhine's lead on proactive health
Prostate Cancer Foundation kaumatua's plea to Māori men.
Māori conservationist seeks international expansion for eco sunscreen products
Natalie Jones wants to generate $20,000 through online crowdfunding.
Pressure in system creating inequality for patients
Cancer patients bearing the costs to have treatment in other regions.
Week’s top stories: NZ faces potentially worst El Nino scorch in 80 years
Everything from the weather to politics to movie moguls made for another interesting week.
‘One great mountain to climb’: Hawke’s Bay life coach Craig McDougall out to conquer cancer
The former Hawke's Bay Person of the Year needs treatment in Mexico.
Young mum's $100k bill for cancer drugs that has political parties at odds
Adrienne Smithson says her 'world was tipped upside down' after her diagnosis at age 44.
Cancer treatment: Why does NZ lag so far behind Australia?
The chief executive of the Cancer Society says we needs to catch up.
'Agony': Woman trespassed from visiting dying mother at hospital
'If I return to visit my dying mother I will be arrested on the spot.'
Late treatment heightens prostate cancer risk - kaumatua
Dene Ainsworth, of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, urges Māori men to get checked.