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Ryan Reynolds' 'potentially life-saving' surgery
The Deadpool actor has an 'extremely subtle polyp' removed in the procedure.
Forgotten follow-up appointment before terminal cancer diagnosis
Mr A was diagnosed with terminal cancer that may have been avoided with follow-up care.
'I want to have the choice when I die' - UK woman, 51, with terminal cancer to travel to NZ to take up assisted dying
Avril Barker will fly 30 hours across the globe to access NZ's assisted dying law
Andrew Young: Crucial day for NZ's fight against cancer
OPINION: 'The fun in fundraising was ripped away and we've deeply felt the loss.'
Family stunned by son's cancer diagnosis in Scotland
Family forced to stay in Glasgow for six months of treatment for Arran.
Why some cancers keep coming back
Leah Hardy looks at the reasons why some cancers - particularly breast cancer, come back.
'If I didn't know who I was, my whakapapa, I wouldn't have the opportunity to...save my life'
Dr Karyn Paringatai found a history of cancer in her family that has helped to save her.
'Fit' tradie's heartache after ignoring cancer symptom
For eight months he thought the abnormality was nothing to worry about.
Dire warning on shortage of radiation oncologists
Oncologists retiring or leaving for Australia and not enough are being trained.
Topp Twins say cancer journey 'hard' but they are 'alive and kicking'
Topp Twins share more about cancer journey, say it has been a 'hard' year.
Cancer-free after boogie board blow led to shock diagnosis
Sean Rush was holidaying with family in Ōpōtiki before his life totally changed this year.
'Generosity is immeasurable': Parents with cancer overwhelmed as $240k raised
The pair are battling to live as long as they can for their sons, aged 9 and 11.
Diagnosed with skin cancer 4 times: Damage was 'done in my youth'
The 49-year-old has had four skin cancers cut from her body.
'Absolutely shattered': Sport star's heartbreak over terminal diagnosis
The former Kiwi Ferns captain has opened up about her wife's devastating diagnosis.
Watch: Andrew Little dubs new health system 'beacon towards equity'
Health NZ and the Māori Health Authority will replace the country's 20 DHBs.
'Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has not acted in good faith'
Terminal cancer patient is not only fighting for her life but for an insurance payout.
Tenby Powell on cancer and life after resigning as Tauranga mayor
'It's a good time to take stock: what have I done since my operation?'
A Ukrainian family fled to NZ to escape war. Tragedy struck just eight weeks later
Leonid Yurasov's 'most cherished dream' was for his family to be together in safety.
Mother's story of loss, grief and a cancer blow
Sarah Luxon uses her blog to write about the 'messy things' in life.
Pharmac HIV treatment change should give patients more privacy
HIV prevention group happy but campaigner says work needed on cancer, rare illnesses.
DHB ordered to apologise over missed bowel cancer
A patient was seen three times in three months in the ED but bowel cancer was not found.
Oscar Kightley: We need to talk about men's health
Oscar Kightley never worried about his health. He tells the Herald why that's now changed.
Lorna Subritzky shares important health update
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Watch: Pharmac review uncovers 'systemic failings' for those with rare disorders
People with rare disorders facing excessive suffering under Pharmac model, review finds.
Wairarapa and Hutt Valley DHBs culpable for delayed breast cancer diagnosis
Failures at two DHBs led to a woman's cancer diagnosis being delayed, a new report finds.
TVNZ star says the fight against bowel cancer is personal
Jenny-May Clarkson: 'Cancer is such a hideous thing. I'm acutely aware of it'.
Ex-spy's shocking claims about 'cancer-riddled' Putin
He claims Putin is surrounded by doctors and takes breaks during meetings for treatment.
Ad campaign saves Kāpiti women's life
Jan is now knitting snoods to support Bowel Cancer NZ and raise awareness.
'Fight of my life': Commonwealth Games star on her cancer battle
Lauren Rae confronted New Zealand's deadly record of treating melanoma.
Watch: Moana Maniapoto's tribute to one of Māoridom's greatest thinkers
A new film reveals the real Moana Jackson - radical pioneer, rugby coach and neat freak.
Cancer drug debate: Give Pharmac more funds, Greens say
Cancer drugs, mental health support system in spotlight ahead of Budget.
Rare form of breast cancer showing up more in Pasifika women
More Pasifika women in Auckland are being found with a rare form of breast cancer.
Life-threatening endometriosis delays, surgery wait times up to three years
On average, women in NZ wait 8.7 years from onset symptoms to be formally diagnosed.