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.

Amanda Billing is unleashing her artistic side to raise awareness about bowel cancer - the disease that took the life of one of her closest friends.

Disgraced blogger Belle Gibson could be forced to publicly apologise for claiming to have cured her terminal cancer with healthy food and natural therapies.

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.

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.

A business case for a national national screening programme to detect and treat bowel cancer is being finalised.

Disgraced wellness blogger Belle Gibson could face jail time and $1 million in fines with legal action being launched against her.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Four NZ drug development projects aim to deliver a cancer-killing smart bomb that explodes only inside its target.

NZ researchers have designed a new drug they believe could become a powerhouse, treating a wide variety of cancers by unleashing the body's own immune system.

Tumours had grown in his lungs, chest, liver and brain, but Denis Brosnan had some luck - a trial was seeking patients to test a new pill.

New Zealand carries a big international reputation in cancer research with scientists here designing 10 new cancer drugs to have reached human trial.

A study has linked a shorter gap between dinner and breakfast with a higher risk of a breast cancer recurrence in women.