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John McCain stops treatment for brain cancer
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Bowel Cancer NZ says patients need better information.
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Bowel test misses too many cancers, warns expert
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Doctor missed 43mm mass - now this patient is dying of cancer
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Sir John Key puts up Hawaii home to help top Auckland cop
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Fundraising event for cancer-fighting cop
The Auckland detective has been battling the disease for more than four years.
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Roundup controversy and NZ: All you need to know
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Child tells his mother not to cry because they can't afford treatment
The desperate couple from China were forced to stop treating their son last month.
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Bowel cancer screening review released
Results of a review of the bowel cancer screening programme have been released.
Elderly patient's cancer missed for eight months
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183 dog-walkers step in during family emergency
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NZ ranks highest in world for skin cancer: 'It's not good enough'
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Oral surgeon appeals misdiagnosis fine
The delayed diagnosis meant the patient had to have a third of his tongue removed.
Ability to taste bitterness indicates higher cancer risk
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Cancer victim, 5, writes his own heartbreaking obituary
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Cancer-fighting cop inching closer to fundraising goal
Detective Sarah Cato is still fundraising for treatment for her incurable cancer.
Scientists stumble on promising agent for incurable cancer
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Cancer scammer Belle Gibson fined $446k - yet to pay a cent
Belle Gibson conned thousands, but the "wellness guru" is yet to pay her dues.