Susan Lisovicz on learning her stomach pain was advanced ovarian cancer.

Kiwi scientists hope their discovery can pave they way for a bowel cancer vaccine.

In 2013 Dori Salanoa's parents were told she had months to live. She's still fighting.

Invictus competitors share what the games is all about. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The group chucked in their 9-5 jobs for an around-the-world adventure.

8yo boy has become the youngest person to climb Old May of Hoy to fundraise for his mum.

After he spotted something on woman's throat while on TV, he decided to track her down.

Women with incurable cancer speak about being blocked from a drug that could help.

Pharmac urged to change funding for drug for women with incurable breast cancer.

Legislation being considered would increase access to a national register of women.

New Zealand's dismal cancer statistics have been highlighted in a global index.

An injection harvested from her own immune system is being lauded as a breakthrough.

"We are making progress ... But we have still got a long way to go."

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.

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.

Vanessa had big plans to "change the world for the better", but tragically died at 36.

Diana Sevealii kissed her baby daughter's cheeks before she took her last breath.

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.