The risk of death can be more accurately diagnosed for men with prostate cancer, according to new research.

Shannen Doherty has revealed her cancer is spreading and has now been detected in her lymph nodes.

Pharmac's decision to fund melanoma drug Keytruda has been welcomed by long-time campaigners for the drug.

Her daughter was upset to learn she would be left with a bald patch in order to have a brain tumour removed.

After spending $100,000 on drug Keytruda, Deanna Trevarthen's tumours are shrinking and she is preparing for her next fight - to change ACC legislation.

She's described as a positive young girl with stage four cancer. An auction of sports star's gear is hoped to raise money to help with her treatment.

A beauty queen pleaded guilty to stealing up to $30,000 for faking cancer, telling the judge she faked it to get attention.

A review of studies reveals the effects of alcohol, even for those partial to just the odd tipple.

A diet high in fatty acids from oily fish might reduce the risk of dying from bowel cancer. But experts caution the findings are preliminary.

A British woman has created a Twitter account for her left breast.

Carterton mother Brooke Malyon would have given up the fight against cancer after her second diagnosis, if it wasn't for her "miracle baby daughter" Charlie.

The Bachelor NZ will take up the dating game again since dumping winner Fleur Verhoeven, after being bought at a charity auction.

Rob Kugler is documenting his and Bella's adventures on his website and on Instagram.

New evidence shows that exercise itself protects our bodies against cancer in complex ways.

A man in his 60s, whose elevated prostate test result was overlooked by his GP for two years, has terminal cancer, according to a report issued today.

Hibiscus coast hairdresser Melissa Galley lost her battle with a cancer that began in a nerve in the back of her nose -- called olfactory esthesioneuroblastoma.

The discovery will add to calls for the cholesterol-lowering pills to be routinely used in cancer treatment.

A breast cancer survivor who's providing fake nipples for other patients.

Researchers at Otago University have found that electronic cigarettes pose potential health risks to users.

A disabled teen was trying to fly home after her final brain cancer treatment - but was left bloodied and bruised by airport security, a lawsuit says.

Maria Marama is fighting for her life. She has breast cancer. She has good days, and bad days. Thursday was a good day. What happened on Thursday?

Cancer patient Leisa Renwick can avoid the potential stress and uncertainty of the high-cost melanoma drug change after new funding plans.

There are concerns for the safety to two 12 year old Christchurch boys who have been missing since yesterday morning. Richard Beven a former Wanaka Lakes Health Centre manager is convicted of stealing 730 thousand dollars.

Around 20 New Zealand women die each year from breast cancer linked to consuming no more than two alcoholic drinks a day on average, a study has found.

A 5-year-old cancer battler's dream of flying in a helicopter could soon come true, thanks to an Auckland pilot.

For 27-year-old Tessa Hopson, finding out medication may prevent breast cancer was "incredible".

A Kiwi researcher has helped discover that an existing medication might prevent breast cancer in women carrying a faulty gene. Donald Trump in turmoil after he sacks campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski. And it’s the shortest day of the year and weather watchers are anticipating potentially record-breaking temperatures across the country.

Jock Davies looks like any other sports-mad Kiwi kid, but behind his youthful grin is courage aplenty.

Kiwi researcher helps discovers drug that could counter faulty gene.