The pair briefly debated whether they should accept the award.

Local kuia gathered to share their experiences of breast cancer.

Only three of 20 DHBs are meeting a target for cervical cancer screening.

Detective Sarah Cato has shared some good news about her cancer treatment.

Study pitted doctors against computers to detect malignant melanomas.

Veteran Australian actor played Morag Bellingham, sister of Alf, on the soap.

More than $80K has been donated to a detective battling incurable cancer for treatment

One man died, another lost an eye and a woman missed follow-up after a cardiac arrest.

Dick Quax on fighting cancer, the possible loss of his world record and that famous race.

It's been a tough year for the singer, who had his stomach removed last year.

Almost $30,000 has been donated towards cancer treatment for a West Auckland detective.

The 80-year-old was a huge figure for the northern iwi.

An Auckland cop battling incurable cancer is trying to raise $130K for treatment.

Detective Sarah Cato, who is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, talks about the drug funding. / Greg Bowker

Study finds disease is triggered in vulnerable kids after exposure to common infections.

Families like the Abbotts have high hopes for child cancer trial being launched in NZ.

A combination of Viagra and a flu vaccine could treat cancer, new research suggests.

9540 people weren't invited for free screening.

Roads around Raetihi choked as musicians and others farewell Carl Perkins on Saturday.

Man told of cancer over a year after alarming scan that was never followed up, widow tells

Suntan or sunburn – we all respond differently to exposure to the sun.

Carl Perkins was a pioneer of his musical genre.

The Aucklander found out yesterday she has stage 3 ovarian cancer.

Scientists are warning against buying a $4000 water machine.

One woman's brave way of coping with chemo treatment.

Renowned chemist humbled to be joining a fellowship that includes her childhood heroes.

More than 23,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer every year.

Sixty-five-year-old golfer scores two holes in one in a single round.

Home and Away actress Cathy Godbold dies aged 43 after a battle with brain cancer.

When shortcomings surface in the health system the impacts can be significant.