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Cancer 'a great motivator' for film-maker
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.
'Greatest effort was fighting 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.
Simple balm could help cancer victims keep nails
A simple nail balm that could greatly improve the quality of life of cancer patients is being tested.
Locks lost for brave gran
An 11-year-old girl has swapped her long locks for a funky pink and purple scalp and raised $2440 in the process.
'I want to live to see my children get married'
Her mother, aunt and grandmother died of breast cancer. Samantha Pooke is opting for surgery to ensure she survives.
New cancer meds 'need to be tried'
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.
Designing a targeted cancer treatment
Four NZ drug development projects aim to deliver a cancer-killing smart bomb that explodes only inside its target.
New cancer drug 'could be blockbuster'
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.
Patient finds measure of luck in trial
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.
Kiwis at the forefront of cancer research
New Zealand carries a big international reputation in cancer research with scientists here designing 10 new cancer drugs to have reached human trial.
Why breast cancer survivors should avoid late-night snacks
A study has linked a shorter gap between dinner and breakfast with a higher risk of a breast cancer recurrence in women.
Cancer sufferer: Vitamin C helped me
Five months ago, Natalee Lawson was told to "go home and be comfortable". Three tumours have disappeared since starting controversial high-dose therapy.
How cancer in children affects fertility later in life
Most girls who survive childhood cancer go on to become mothers, but boys who undergo treatment will find their chances of becoming a father significantly reduced.
Call for Govt to fund HPV vaccine for boys
Throat-cancer patient Grant Munro paid for his son to be vaccinated against the sexually-transmitted HPV virus because the Government has refused.
Terminal cancer diagnosed as pregnancy
It should have been an exciting time in her life, but it quickly turned to tragedy.
Child Cancer team 'carried me in my despair'
Cherie Lang's world came crashing down when her son was diagnosed with cancer. The Child Cancer Foundation was there to pick up the pieces.
New prostate treatment could blast away tumours
Until now the new procedure, called high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), has been considered experimental.
Smear test rationing 'is costing young lives'
NHS rationing of cervical cancer screening has led to a rise in the number of young women dying from the disease, a leading doctor has claimed.
Body map reveals what gives you cancer
INTERACTIVE: Find out how lifestyle and behavioural choices affect cancer risks in your body.
Labour: Keytruda should be funded here
Labour wants Pharmac to be given funds to commit to new drugs like Keytruda for a set period while the drug's effectiveness is still being tested.
Prostate cancer kept at bay ... by aspirin
Aspirin is already taken by millions of Britons with heart disease, but now it seems it may also protect men with heart trouble from prostate cancer.
Achilles' heel of cancer discovered
The "Achilles' heel" of cancer has been discovered, raising hopes it could lead to treatments for hopeless cases where disease has spread throughout the body.
Why weird science works with cancer
Cancer is an unconventional enemy requiring unconventional ideas to tackle it. Enter Zebra fish embryos.
Barry Soper: Tough choices in melanoma drug debate
Remove the emotion from the debate, and there's been plenty of silly political point scoring on this, writes Barry Soper. Put yourself in the Pharmac's position.
What to eat to beat breast cancer
The 'Daily Dozen' comprises the foods and activities recommended to lower the risks.
'Poor sent home to die'
In emotional scenes outside Parliament, melanoma survivors, patients and supporters gathered to present a petition to the Government.
'How can you put money before people?'
WATCH: Auckland student owes his life to the generosity of strangers, friends and family who raise money for life-saving melanoma drugs.
$100m payout over talc cancer death
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay more than $100 million to family of a woman whose death from ovarian cancer was linked to talcum powder.