Researchers, including Kiwi PhD student Emma Nolan, at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne have discovered that an existing medication might prevent breast cancer in women carrying a faulty gene

The girl's plight came to light after she shared her story on Facebook.

Long-time patient advocate Lynda Williams faces her biggest health battle - terminal pancreatic cancer.

Health experts have warned New Zealanders battling cancer against relying on expensive, unproven treatments at offshore clinics.

The last time 11-year-old Auckland schoolboy Harris Barfoot saw his friend James Slyfield they were both in Starship hospital battling leukaemia.

Despite billions of dollars worth of research by tens of thousands of leading scientists, cancer still remains one of the world's biggest killers.

Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of the death of assisted dying campaigner Lecretia Seales. Her husband writes about her legacy and life without her.

Jessica Trotter was pregnant with her second child when she received the bad news.

An Air NZ hostess who went public about her courageous fight for international cancer treatment has been remembered as a devoted mother of three and beloved colleague.

Air NZ hostess Amanda Ferreira made headlines last year when she went public with her cancer fight. She died this week, with her family saluting her bravery.

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After more than a year fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma, West Auckland mum Lichelle Tanner has been told her cancer is untreatable.

About two years ago I bought a euthanasia drug online from China.

A mother of three battling aggressive lung cancer married her soulmate - and died two hours later.

A melanoma gene mutation is far more common in South Islanders, raising new questions about excess sun exposure.

It has long been known that cancers are caused by a combination of our genes, diet and lifestyle. Here are eight ways that are proven to lower your risk.

A terminally ill Timaru mother suffering from metastatic cancer will graduate today from university.

An new generation melanoma drug is likely to be funded by Pharmac after a $39 million boost for the drug-buying agency's budget was confirmed for next year.

By next summer, doctors will have a new test to identify those with a high risk of developing melanoma.

We have overtaken Australia to have the highest rate of melanoma in the world. That is not a surprise when we consider our deep blue skies.

One in six men are unaware they have a prostate - meaning they risk missing signs of cancer.

A Dunedin woman who found breast cancer a great motivator to chase her ambition of being a film-maker is working on films in New York and Hollywood.

A former Blues rugby player has been remembered as a great athlete and family man at the school where his athletic prowess first began to thrive.

A simple nail balm that could greatly improve the quality of life of cancer patients is being tested.

An 11-year-old girl has swapped her long locks for a funky pink and purple scalp and raised $2440 in the process.

Her mother, aunt and grandmother died of breast cancer. Samantha Pooke is opting for surgery to ensure she survives.

Seven-year-old Ryu Kireka has been living with cancer for more than two years. His family welcome the prospect of new medication for his disease.