Calls for cancer treatment aftercare to become recognised step of regimen
Otago research shows support for many cancer survivors is limited.
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Cancer’s a game-changer, but it was no match for our beloved Silver Fern.
Scientists praise 'holy-grail' cancer breakthrough drug that destroys tumours
It was thought to be 'undruggable'. Now scientists have made a game-changing discovery.
Man has less than five years to live after GP missed cancer signs on two occasions
The HDC found earlier treatment could have stopped the salivary gland cancer's spread.
Miss World finalist reveals heartbreaking cancer battle
The 27-year-old said things got to a point where she was 'getting ready to be gone'.
‘My new lease on life’: Kiwi woman's third bout with cancer
Rather than living in fear, Mary Dobson is embracing an adventure-filled future.
'Bible of cancer': Care for Māori focus of new study
The research aims to provide an evidence base for planning and directing resources.
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"I thought, ‘You’ve got to be kidding, it’s somebody else, isn’t it?'"
Meet Frankie Whitehead: The 'strong' eight-year-old who has beaten leukaemia three times
A Northland family is aiming to raise $15,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ.
Sweetener now listed as possible cancer cause
The guidance on use of the sweetener, though, isn’t changing.
Dunedin Hospital faces losing right to train junior cancer doctors
A report found cancer patients were harmed for years by long waitlists.
Kiwi mum's 'scary' diagnosis after dismissing symptoms
Auckland mum shocked to learn common symptom was a sign of something more serious.
Breast cancer surgeon's eye-opening cancer battle
She thought she knew the disease well, until she was diagnosed in 2015.
Woman with sepsis dies after deadly infection unnoticed
Despite tests indicating the woman had sepsis, it went untreated until it was too late.
'Very lucky to be alive': New details of Fergie's cancer battle
A source said the operation was 'more involved than people think'.
Model's desperate plea after cancer shock
The 'incredibly healthy' model's world was 'thrown upside down'.
Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health in world-first, NZ studies MDMA benefits
Australia has become the first country to classify psychedelics as medicines.
Workers have unacceptably high exposures to carcinogens, study finds
58 per cent of workers in NZ are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work.
What happened when I went to my own funeral
Telegraph: Fourteen years after my cancer diagnosis, I’m throwing myself a living funeral.
Researchers find abnormalities that could help fight cancer
Researchers identify DNA abnormalities leading to the aggressive spread of bowel cancer.
The crucial signs of breast cancer every woman should look out for
Telegraph: The symptoms you need to know, and the ways you can reduce your risk.
Fergie's breast cancer diagnosis: How to check yourself for symptoms
It's important to check your breasts regularly - here's how.
Dai Henwood reveals special lesson in his brave cancer battle
Kiwi comedy icon's health update and lessons learned on cancer journey.
Fergie's cancer scare: Duchess diagnosed with breast cancer
The duchess, 63, was given the news at a routine mammogram screening.
A day in loo! Radio Hauraki stars flush out cancer by broadcasting on toilets
A Day in Loo - will raise money for Bowel Cancer New Zealand.
‘Game-changing’ cancer detection test
Blood test to detect bowel cancer could save countless lives.
'Our stomachs dropped' - Mother diagnosed with cancer weeks after son born micro-premature
A Givealittle page has been created to help support the family through the tough time.
American multinational 3M confirms NZ job cuts
The manufacturing conglomerate announced a global restructure in April.
Danny Bedingfield: Why no early prevention on prostate cancer?
Opinion: Action is needed now to save men's lives.
Acclaimed Kiwi photographer dies, a week after King's Birthday honour
Rob Tucker's career was a highlights reel of life, people, events and tragedy.
'Labyrinth' policy: Lawyer with cancer wants $1.2m insurance payout
Asteron refused to pay full sum because it said treatment was available to the lawyer.
Free cervical screening for all NZ women? Te Whatu Ora seeks funding
Cervical screening is the only national screening programme not to be free to all.
'He went through hell': Widow's harrowing tale of seeking care for husband's cancer, dementia
This is the deeply personal and harrowing account of one man's final months.
'Amazing superhero' starts his fight against rare cancer, aged 5
'The family was told they need to get to Starship as soon as possible.'