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Activist Penny Bright has 'inoperable' cancer
The Aucklander found out yesterday she has stage 3 ovarian cancer.
Scientists warn against water machine 'placebo'
Scientists are warning against buying a $4000 water machine.
Why I wore a wedding dress to have chemotherapy
One woman's brave way of coping with chemo treatment.
First NZ woman to be elected Royal Society of London fellow
Renowned chemist humbled to be joining a fellowship that includes her childhood heroes.
Cancer number one killer in New Zealand
More than 23,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer every year.
Golfing ace's two holes in one
Sixty-five-year-old golfer scores two holes in one in a single round.
Actress dies after a battle with brain cancer
Home and Away actress Cathy Godbold dies aged 43 after a battle with brain cancer.
Postcode healthcare a troubling problem
When shortcomings surface in the health system the impacts can be significant.
'Postcode healthcare': The hospital war putting patients at risk
ADHB surgeons have called for an urgent "sea change".
Surgeons demand change: 'Patients are at risk'
Surgeons demand urgent "sea change" at one of the country's largest health boards.
Simon Wilson: Why don't we screen for prostate cancer?
COMMENT: No screening programme for prostate cancer and men are dying because of it.
Fun-loving 3-year-old boy in fight for his life
Battling cancer has imposed severe restrictions on a once adventurous youngster.
Oral surgeon to appeal misconduct penalty
The charges arose from the care of Whanganui's Keith Hindson, who developed tongue cancer.
Local Focus: Helping pregnant mothers quit smoking
$300 for pregnant mothers to quit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Public support lifts dying mum
Her baby is recovering from surgery but Diana Sevealii's health is deteriorating.
UK parents develop cancer before birth of child
Couple find out they both have cancer weeks before birth of child.
The worms within us: How parasites could help beat disease
Human parasites are a bane for developing nations. But they can also help guide research.
The Exponents guitarist David Barraclough dies
Guitarist for rock band The Exponents David Barraclough has died of pancreatic cancer.
Jolie-linked gene mutation focus of NZ cancer study
High-risk genetic mutation made famous by Angelina Jolie focus of major NZ cancer study.
Lorraine Downes' heartbreak over Crowe, pregnancy
Lorraine Downes says she and her 'soulmate' Martin were trying for a baby in their 40s.
'It breaks my heart, I am leaving her': New mum has weeks to live
Family dealt double blow of terminal cancer and baby's need for surgery.
Could this stop the biggest killer of Kiwi women?
Heart disease kills over 3000 Kiwi women a year. Here's five ways to protect yourself.
Dying dad bypasses Pharmac, buys drugs from India 'to stay alive'
With a prescription and the right contacts, Baden Ngan Kee bought himself an extra year.
Bowel cancer screening: Hundreds more miss test
Documents show 333 more people weren't invited to take part in the bowel cancer screening.
Private supplies of cancer vaccine 'have run out across Britain'
Private supplies of vaccine that protects against cancers has run out in Britain.
Next big thing: Kiwi 3D scanner detects cancer like never before
The technology has the potential to bring $50 million per year to the New Zealand economy.
Big read: The science that saved Stan Walker
One family had 25 members die of stomach cancer. Scientists found out why.
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
Skin cancer rate hits all-time high
Non-melanoma skin cancer rates have hit an all time high.
Ten foods that reduce your risk of getting cancer
Health expert Rick Hay shares the 10 foods that could help prevent cancer.
Simon Wilson's Cancer Diary part 6: A pretty good scar
COMMENT: How was that surgery? The final instalment of Simon Wilson's Cancer Diary.
Rachel Hunter opens up about grief, spirituality
The supermodel has described how her time in India helped her through her loss.