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Starship hospital's drive to raise $235,000 to boost Play Specialist service
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Life and death: $26k cancer drug lifeline gives Rotorua mum new hope
A couple's call for help funding a cancer drug was met in record time.
Too many cancer patients experiencing 'unreasonable' delays'
Health Minister slams DHBs for keeping cancer patients waiting for radiation treatments.
Mod Squad star dies of cancer
Star of the groundbreaking late 1960s TV show died at the age of 72.
Man raises money for parents' wedding after mum's terminal diagnosis
Dylan Sims says it's time the focus was put on his parents and their wedding dream.
Letters: Victims need money now
Victim Support drip-feeding the funds adds another layer of hurt for shooting survivors.
How 800 New Zealand cancer patients could be saved every year
Hamilton mum-of-five battling brain cancer wants New Zealanders to know there's hope.
'There is no question we can do better'
"More than anything, we need change," experts say.
Cancer-care cracks: Terminal patients call for change
At the end of their lives, they want to ensure the same mistakes won't happen to others.
Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.
Mother's Day event for cancer sufferer's treatment fund
Whitinga Harris needs $100,000 to pay for a drug, not funded in New Zealand.
Cancer: Hundreds dying while on hospitals' waiting lists
"The not knowing what was wrong with me or how serious it was, was the worst part."
Winston Peters supports drugs early access trial
Hundreds rally at Parliament to present petitions for better Pharmac funding.
Winston Peters supports drugs early access trial
NZ First leader says he intends to persuade Health Minister on a trial
'If you had cancer you'd be dead by now'
Thousands of people are only being diagnosed with cancer after ending up in ED.
Prostate cancer test fail: GP must apologise
About 20 months after the initial tests, the patient was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Kiwi dad was told 'it's nothing serious'. Now he's dying of cancer
Father told his severe symptoms were nothing to be concerned about. Now he's dying.
Cancer: Dying solo mum waited year for follow-up scan
Solo mum says her daughter should not be about to lose a second parent to cancer.
Cancer series: Experts on failing system and the need for medical accountability
The Herald speaks to a top oncologist, researchers and a cancer patient advocate.
$15m errors: Why are doctors missing cancer in Kiwis?
"My chance to fight was taken away from me," dying mum tells.
Woman watches two loved ones fighting cancer suffer ill treatment
"It was such as shock and I was so angry," grieving daughter tells.
Young dad gets dream wedding week before death
Inspirational dad Julian Coulston married his best mate eight days before dying of cancer.
Kylie Minogue shares how cancer ruined baby hopes
The Australian pop princess has opened up about her harrowing battle with breast cancer.
Latham was given weeks to live. Now he's back at school
Latham Begovich, 7, had a life expectancy of "weeks not months" without chemo, says mum.
Doctor's inaction delayed cancer diagnosis
GP who didn't examine a patient may have delayed her diagnosis of bowel cancer.
Sir Colin Meads' son's moving tribute for dad
Glynn Meads is backing a charity campaign in a moving tribute to his rugby hero father.
No breast cancer drug decision yet, says Pharmac
Breast cancer support group sceptical of Pharmac's decision-making process.
Comment: We can all play our part in curing cancer
Comment: Medical research is something which is incredibly important to me.
Study: Bowel cancer risk with even 'moderate' amount of red meat
Even a moderate amount of red and processed meat raises risk of bowel cancer, study says.
100 women die during wait for decisions on breast cancer drug
Health Minister has asked for more haste in seeking options for early access to drugs.
Lymphoma sufferer died in hospital after receiving inadequate care
CCDHB did not undertake a full assessment or monitor her changing condition accurately.
Lung Foundation launches petition for more Pharmac funding
The Lung Foundation says funding for treatment is out of sync with the amount of deaths.
Focus: Breast cancer sufferers call for Pharmac inquiry
Health select committee where breast cancer sufferers gave their emotional submissions calling for a Pharmac inquiry. / Mark Mitchell