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Govt’s pre-Budget lack of action on cancer drugs, scramble after backlash revealed
National had promised to fund 13 cancer drugs but there was no sign of it in Budget 2024
Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
Health NZ blocks early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
‘I apologise to patients every day’: Northlanders suffer as health crisis takes hold
Patients are being misdiagnosed, face hours of travel for treatment or can't see a GP.
How cancer can lead to positive life changes
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating, but research shows the positive side.
Healthy 38yo's 'flu-like' symptoms were signs of stage 4 cancer
Marathon runner and TikTok exec: 'I had no idea that those could be symptoms of cancer.'
Watch: 6yo Kiwi with incurable cancer gifted dream trip
Caiden MacGibbon, 6, has incurable brain cancer - and his dream is to meet Bluey.
Auckland 6yo Caiden MacGibbon gets his dream trip to Bluey’s World
Diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2022, 6yo Caiden fell in love with the cartoon Bluey’s World while in Starship gets his dream trip to Bluey’s World. Video | Carson Bluck
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'This is democracy manifest!': Viral star reveals devastating news
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Auckland cancer patient pays $45k just to have medication administered
Allowing unfunded drugs to be taken in public hospitals not on the agenda, Govt confirmed.
Family of 6yo Auckland boy with brain cancer's plea for bucket list help
Caiden fell in love with Bluey while in Starship hospital - now, his dream is to meet her.
'Sense of betrayal': Young mum with cancer spends house deposit on private care
She estimates it has saved her about seven months in delays.
'Unacceptable': Man not informed of suspected cancer for four months
Health NZ said it had made changes since the complaint was made.
A drug that can extend your life by 25%? Beware the hype
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'Absolutely shocked': He had no symptoms. Then he was diagnosed with cancer
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Watch: PM Christopher Luxon speaks after Manukau SuperClinic visit
The Prime Minister spoke to the media following a tour of the Manukau SuperClinic.
'Super grateful': Tori Spelling's touching Shannen Doherty tribute
'I guess she made you believe that she was the one that would make it.'
Andrew Little: Health reform shouldn’t be this bad. Or this hard
OPINION: The appointment of a Health NZ commissioner doesn't fix issues of funding.
'Bit of sacrifice': Brothers tackle Dry July to support dad's cancer fight
The Plunkett Boys are known for enjoying a drink or two, so Dry July has been a challenge.
Ground-breaking NZ cancer therapy trial hits ‘exciting’ new milestone
Sixty patients are being sought for the next phase of the cancer therapy trial.
Health NZ criticised after misread smears allowed cancer to spread
Pippa van Paauwe’s smear tests were incorrectly assessed as normal, two consecutive times.
Victoria Beckham plans sweet gift for Princess Kate
The Beckhams have been dear friends to the royals for years.
Pharmac director quits over Government’s Treaty directive
Pharmac Minister's office says Dr Anthony Jordan has resigned from board.
Mike Lane was diagnosed with prostate cancer eight years ago
The Tauranga man participates in weekly Prost-FIT classes - organised and funded by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of NZ. Video / Megan Wilson
July marks awareness month for rare cancer Sarcoma
Gisborne-East Coast Cancer Society busy with Daffodil Day prep.
Māori TV presenter reveals breast cancer battle and her journey to recovery
Peata Melbourne is taking it every day at a time.
World-first LSD micro-dosing study recruiting late-stage NZ cancer patients
Could tiny amounts of LSD help patients as they approach the end of their cancer journeys?
‘My life has been better’: Auckland mum loses eye to cancer, finds dreams
Surgeons had to remove a woman's eye after discovering a mandarin-sized tumour.
'He was there and he was proud': Butterfly surprise at wedding moves bride to tears
On the first anniversary of Amy Rose Perry's father’s death, a butterfly landed on her.
Cancer patients waiting 'too long' for treatment
Advocates say some breast cancer patients are waiting weeks longer than best practice.
Grandmother battling cancer told the one drug keeping her alive will no longer be funded
Kiri Carter was given six months, years later she's found out she now has brain cancer.
Funding to critical research to close gap between Māori and non-Māori cancer deaths
Te Oranga Pūkahukahu has received a $5 million fund boost from the Health Research Council