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PureCure made more than $300,000 selling chlorine water to cancer patients.
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Shock, sadness as young mum given months to live
Litisha Cleave, who just turned 30, has just six months to live due to her breast cancer.
Letters: Storm drain for river floods
As a solution to managing floods, the kind of storm drains used in LA could be an option.
Oncology nurse dying of cancer desperate for funds to extend her life
Ilze's last hope to extend her life is a drug called Avastin but it costs $62,000.
Why are so few Kiwi cancer patients in clinical trials?
Despite dismal participation rates, most NZ cancer patients are keen on clinical trials.
Letters: We need a bylaw to the homeless people on our city streets
Do we need a council bylaw to deal with street beggars and people sleeping rough?
Cancer mum's anguish as deportation looms for partner
Mum fears her eight children will be orphaned if she dies and her partner is deported.
Disturbing cancer videos making millions
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Havelock North mum dies of cancer after one final 'magic' moment with family
Nicci Fryer had one goal for her life after a shock diagnosis. She achieved it.
Life is like a box of dumplings: Cancer survivor
Anna Wu's dumpling flavours draw from her life experiences and travels.
Five myths about the Chernobyl disaster
Many people died and no, nature isn't thriving in the zone around Chernobyl.
'Miracle drug' approved for earlier melanoma treatment
Keytruda offers hope to melanoma patients before cancer becomes advanced.
Mum whose bowel cancer was missed dies days before renewal of wedding vows
The much-loved mum of two died after her bowel cancer symptoms were missed.
Hosking: Cancer treatment in NZ is a national shame
Comment: Why do sick people have to keep pointing out the bleeding obvious?
Facebook wants to limit the reach of bogus medical 'cures'
Some parents believe unscientific remedies like swallowing bleach will "heal" their kids.
This is cancer victim Blair Vining's story
"Blair won't live to see change but he lives for hope change is coming."
Ten ways to lower the cancer risk of grilling
New York Times: Small steps to help lower your exposure to compounds tied to cancer.
Stan Walker diving back into music with NZ 'Springboard' tour
After all he's been through, Stan Walker is back and heading out on tour to celebrate.
Cancer disgrace: Public pressure builds for Govt to take action
Five people who signed the petition explain why they did and what it means to them.
Southern radiation patients waiting up to three months
Cancer patients are waiting up to three months to see a specialist.
All Blacks back dying dad's final stand for change
A group of All Blacks turned out to show their support for Blair Vining's petition.
Jacinda Ardern's heartfelt letter to dying dad's daughter
"She is going back on her promise and that's heart-breaking," Lilly's mum says.
'Today's the day I die': Dying Kiwi held on for wedding day
The young dad died 30 hours after intimate backyard wedding ceremony to sweetheart.
Star surgeon's next case: teaching us how not to get cancer
Reversing NZ's horror cancer rates isn't as hard as we think, says surgeon Richard Babor.
Proton therapy hope for 2-year-old with rare cancer
Parents hope to get treatment in the US for energetic 2-year-old with rare cancer.
Young Kiwi died of brain tumour days after wedding
The young dad died 30 hours after intimate backyard wedding ceremony to sweetheart.
Pressed kale leaves: The drink that Mari believed would save her life
Internet giants vow to target misinformation, but is it too late?
$540,000 of cancer drugs free: Scheme that may help Kiwis
A little-known support scheme can provide cancer patients a lifeline.
Blood cancer: Call for better access to new treatments
Kiwis deserve the best treatments available for blood cancer, says Myeloma NZ.
Audrey Young: The A to Z of the end-of-life law
Audrey Young outlines the assisted dying bill ahead of the second reading debate tomorrow
Surgery botch-up: Wrong part removed from cancer patient
They were supposed to remove cancerous parts of his colon. They removed the wrong part.