Northland cancer sufferer makes doco to push for drug subsidy
A Northland mum is fighting for government subsidies for cancer treatment drugs.
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Health Minister David Clark has asked for advice on an early access scheme.
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Cancer trial offers hope of precious extra time
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Husband lied about having terminal cancer for nine years
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Breast cancer funding: 'More important than prolonging an erection'
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Designer bedrooms auctioned to help fight breast cancer
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Doctor under fire for cancer diagnosis delay
Woman's breast cancer diagnosis delayed six months after doctor failed to make referral
'Pink my ride' for good cause
Hard-nosed bikers traded their leather jackets and boots for pink tutus and flowers.
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Kiwi in life-saving clinical trial in two week countdown
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Breast Cancer ad changed after complaints
Wording from a campaign has upset members of the public, forcing a change.
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Asbestos-related cancer sufferer warning to others
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Comedian reveals heartbreak of losing 2-year-old son
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Kiwi father begins radical treatment in US
Kiwi Karl Brunton has begun last-ditch, radical treatment for cancer in the United States.
Four little girls who beat cancer pose for touching photo
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Grieving widow sues over missing cancer scan results
Health board admits IT error caused year-long delay in dying man receiving his results.
'Unfortunate Experiment' survivor Clare Matheson dies
A survivor of one of the county's worst medical experiments has died 'peacefully'.
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"You don't realise how much fight you have until you are faced with something like this."
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Study investigates breast cancer rates in Māori
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