Saving Stan Walker: How science helped cancer-stricken pop star and his family
Kiwi scientists grow stomachs in a lab as part of bid to help pop star's family and others
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Stan Walker: 'The cancer was the easiest part'
The singer had his stomach removed and says the cancer was not even the worst part.
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Doctor reprimanded after failing to refer patient with cancerous lump
Doctor breaches consumers' rights after failing to refer a patient with a cancerous lump.
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Simon Wilson's cancer diary, part 4: To cut or not to cut
In part 4 of his cancer diaries, Simon Wilson decides on his treatment.
Promising NZ anti-cancer drug headed for clinical trial
One of Auckland university's more than a dozen drugs to have reached clinical trial stage.
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Melanoma survivor's warning to Kiwis
Melanoma sufferer warns others- be vigilant in the sun- after shock cancer diagnosis.
Jake Bailey: I found another lump
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Kiwi teen fighting cancer never seen in kids before
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NZ science: molecule could boost vaccines
A molecule just identified by NZ scientists could boost our bodies' response to vaccines.
Parents' anguish as siblings diagnosed with cancer
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Editorial: Cancer series helps all to face mortality
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Professional athlete with bowel cancer runs while on chemo pump
Doctors ignored Brittnea Chambers' symptoms for six years before she was diagnosed.
Former NZ Triathlete raises awareness on bowel cancer after she was diagnosed
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Using own tissue in breast reconstruction less risky
Women who use their own tissue in breast reconstruction have fewer post-op complications.
Simon Wilson - My cancer diary: 'I didn't go into shock, though I'm terrified of dying'
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Weird Science: Embrace your weirdness - we are all different
There's nothing wrong with being a little weird, scientists say.
There's gotta be better name for C collective
Let's be honest, it wouldn't be hard to beat the status quo.
Funeral for vet who went into debt to help animals
Animals were welcome at the funeral for beloved veterinarian Ian Hughes today.
Terminally ill woman pushes for Act's euthanasia bill
Terminally ill Kiwis and supporters front a new campaign for Act's euthanasia bill.
NZ cancer survival rate worse than Australia's
2500 Kiwis would have survived cancer the last five years if they had been in Australia.
The foods driving up rates of cancer
A major study reveals the hidden health threat that could be harming your family.