Bogus cancer studies exposed
Influential lab experiments in cancer research re-checked and found wanting.
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Cancer survivor counts her blessings
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'First of its kind in NZ': Hawke's Bay set to get $10m cancer clinic by 2024
State-of-the-art cancer clinic planned for the Hawke's Bay and set to open in Dec 2024.
'I fought for my kids': Beating aggressive blood cancer while pregnant amid pandemic
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Common ingredient found to cause cancer
New research discovers common ingredient can increase the likelihood of cancer.
'Wonderful' Taranaki mum-of-four killed in 'freak accident'
She came off a sea biscuit in Waitara on Wednesday, after beating cancer in June.
Wellington Phoenix jerseys auctioned for teen's brain cancer research fund
Jemima Gazley spent her last weeks raising funds for brain cancer research.
'Brutal and inhumane': Returnee decries MIQ decision that meant she couldn't see her dying dad
Vaxxed Sasha Holden was denied a compassionate exemption to visit her father Lyell Beard.
Cancer teen praised for putting spotlight on brain tumours
Jemima Gazley's legacy goes beyond the almost $700,000 she raised for cancer research.
Top Kiwi fundraiser headhunted by Cambridge University
A Kiwi who raised $100m for medical research has been headhunted by Cambridge University.
Grieving father's heartbreak: Boy's aunt unable to attend funeral
The ministry's exemption system didn't allow for extended family, a grieving dad says.
Government leaving cancer behind - Reti
National Party deputy leader says Covid-19 may have impacted hundreds of cancer patients.
Local Focus: Rotorua's virtual Pink Walk
Rotorua's Pink Walk was held virtually for the first time.
International auction of Wellington Paranormal items hoped to push Jemima Gazley legacy to $1m
The Paranormal unit are auctioning off tasers and patches for brain cancer research.
Cancer teen Jemima Gazley remembered as 'a supernova star, burning its brightest light'
Jemima was laid to rest in a wedding dress she and her mum had dyed pink.
Girl, 12, starts cancer research fundraiser to honour father's battle
Despite the news that Khalid does not have much time left the family remain positive.
'She just keeps on giving': Cancer research team 'ecstatic' after Wellington teen's donated brain arrives
Brain tissue could help find cure for aggressive cancer which took Jemima Gazley's life.
Covid backlog: 133 women don't know they have potentially deadly breast cancer
Harrowing warning from the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Jemima's journey: Cancer teen raised $500,000 for research, Taika joins the cause
Jemima Gazley spent her last ten days alive fundraising for a cure she would not see.
'Finally cured and free': Brave teen succumbs to brain cancer, raised $450k for research
Jemima Gazley's family said her final chapter had been her greatest triumph.
Raffle tickets and candyfloss: raising awareness and funds for bowel cancer
Grandfather of 13 and father of 8 wants to spread bowel cancer awareness amongst whānau.
'Heartbreaking but beautiful': Terminally ill teen will donate her brain to cancer research
She has raised more than $370,000 for cancer research.
Aussie brain cancer researcher overwhelmed by Wellington teenager's selfless campaign to fund cure
The funds raised will go towards finding better treatments for childhood brain cancer.
Wellington teenager with brain cancer raises more than $200K for research
'I'm not smart enough to find a cure myself but I am smart enough to advocate for it.'
Cancer breakthroughs 'held back' by Covid-19, says immunologist
'We can't do the scientific trade and exchange that we need to make the breakthroughs.'
Reliability of witness testimony crucial to Peter Ellis' posthumous appeal
The Crown claims it "unrealistic" to expect parents to keep their children in the dark.
Cancer without chemotherapy: 'A totally different world'
New York Times: Growing numbers of patients in the US being spared chemo.
Scientists discover potential cancer treatment that has less side effects than chemotherapy
Game-changing discovery could be an alternative to current treatments.
Pink Ribbon Appeal under threat in rural centres
The appeal kicks off in just over a month and more volunteer collectors are needed.
New 'cocoons' set to make groundbreaking cancer therapy more accessible
The Kiwi-based venture will see the revolutionary treatment become more widely available.
Young Auckland woman dies after melanoma misdiagnosis, multiple treatment efforts
'I want to do as much as I can with the time I have left,' 28-year-old said after setback.
'Lost in the system': Man dies after 'unacceptable' failure by Taranaki DHB
Taranaki DHB criticised for losing a late cancer patient's referral.