Myeloma warrior woman: Hamiltonian's brave fight against incurable cancer
The 60yo showed no cancer signs until an unrelated netball injury landed her in hospital.
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Her 8-year-old daughter farewelled her by saying, 'I will love you for all the days'.
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Rotorua walkers go pink to raise thousands of dollars for charity
Annual event helps support Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust's work.
Rotorua Pink Walk
Hundreds of people take part in the Rotorua Pink Walk organised by the Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust. Video / Kelly Makiha
Harvey Weinstein reportedly receiving treatment for bone marrow cancer in jail
Sources claim the mogul has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia.
'Trying hurts': John Farnham can no longer sing after cancer battle
The Australian singer had to undergo extensive surgery to remove a tumour in 2022.
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Northland dad with rare cancer 'blown away' by donations and support
Policeman Owen Pihema is having surgery in Australia to remove his rare cancer.
Kiwi softball legend Owen 'The Fog' Walford dies two days after terminal cancer confirmation
He was 'The Fog', because that’s where the unmatched speed of his pitches came from.
Nearly 300 take part in Pink Loop Walk for Northland breast cancer battlers
Northlanders are fighting back against the highest rate of breast cancer in the country.
Former MTV host says her breast cancer has progressed to stage four
Ananda Lewis shared details of her experience navigating treatment for breast cancer.
Do IUDs cause breast cancer? Here’s what the evidence says
A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices and breast cancer.
Dame Lynda Topp: Why she doesn't call cancer a battle, and loves a (pink) walk
'If you think of it as a battle, life will be a battle.'
'By Tongan, for Tongan' approach to bowel screening supported
Pacific peoples are 60 per cent more likely to die from bowel cancer.
NZ breast cancer survivor Dr Cat Stone inspires others with her healing journey
Preparing for her second mastectomy, the beauty expert is focusing on positivity.
NZ mum with terminal cancer goes viral after act of kindness
'I’m glad I got to experience being a mum before I die.'
How All Blacks newbie, Movember are using golf to support men’s health
Harry Plummer has teamed up with Movember for the ‘Great NZ Tee Off’.
Napier grandmother tackles 14.5km walk for brave grandson
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Sea of pink floods Tauranga waterfront
Follow up article on Tauranga Hot Pink Walk for breast cancer
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Maureen King, 69, will soon run out of publicly funded treatment options.
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From mac 'n cheese to weighted blankets - three women on dealing with grief.
10 high-profile Kiwis who have gone public with their cancer diagnosis
The actors, broadcasters and sports stars who have shared their cancer journeys.
The Office star reveals breast cancer diagnosis
'If I had waited six months longer, things could have been much worse.'
Kiwi dad with rare cancer spending $165k overseas for surgery
Less than one in a million people have the same cancer as Owen Pihema.
'Really scary': Teen blindsided by brain tumour vows to support others
'I know I’m one of the lucky ones and I’m so grateful for the support that helped me.'
'Heartbreaking': Patient accommodation forced to turn away hundreds gets lifeline
Rānui House had to turn away 664 families last year because it was full.
Aim for Northlanders to have same cancer care and outcomes as Aucklanders
Faster cancer care and new radiation treatment are the way forward.
Stark figures show postcode lottery for cancer care
Northland has one of the highest cancer death rates in the country.
‘They said it was too far gone': Young mum in fight for life feels let down by health system
'I’m never going to give up ... It’s a full-time job having cancer'.
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OPINION: Some lifestyle choices affect your risk of breast cancer.