LifestyleBlogger in big troubleDisgraced wellness blogger Belle Gibson could face jail time and $1 million in fines with legal action being launched against her.05 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandMelanoma drug could be fundedAn 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.04 May 06:01 AM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Let's save those with high skin cancer riskWe 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.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew hope in skin cancer warBy next summer, doctors will have a new test to identify those with a high risk of developing melanoma.23 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleMany men don't know where or what their prostate isOne in six men are unaware they have a prostate - meaning they risk missing signs of cancer.23 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandCancer 'a great motivator' for film-makerA 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.20 Apr 09:18 PM
Super Rugby'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.19 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleSimple balm could help cancer victims keep nailsA simple nail balm that could greatly improve the quality of life of cancer patients is being tested.16 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandLocks lost for brave granAn 11-year-old girl has swapped her long locks for a funky pink and purple scalp and raised $2440 in the process.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'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.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew 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.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDesigning a targeted cancer treatmentFour NZ drug development projects aim to deliver a cancer-killing smart bomb that explodes only inside its target.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew 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.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatient finds measure of luck in trialTumours 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.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis at the forefront of cancer researchNew Zealand carries a big international reputation in cancer research with scientists here designing 10 new cancer drugs to have reached human trial.05 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy breast cancer survivors should avoid late-night snacksA study has linked a shorter gap between dinner and breakfast with a higher risk of a breast cancer recurrence in women.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCancer sufferer: Vitamin C helped meFive months ago, Natalee Lawson was told to "go home and be comfortable". Three tumours have disappeared since starting controversial high-dose therapy.27 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow cancer in children affects fertility later in lifeMost 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.24 Mar 09:00 PM
LifestyleCall for Govt to fund HPV vaccine for boysThroat-cancer patient Grant Munro paid for his son to be vaccinated against the sexually-transmitted HPV virus because the Government has refused.20 Mar 02:00 AM
LifestyleTerminal cancer diagnosed as pregnancyIt should have been an exciting time in her life, but it quickly turned to tragedy.16 Mar 01:04 AM
LifestyleChild 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.16 Mar 12:00 AM
LifestyleNew prostate treatment could blast away tumoursUntil now the new procedure, called high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), has been considered experimental.13 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleSmear 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.12 Mar 07:30 PM
LifestyleBody map reveals what gives you cancerINTERACTIVE: Find out how lifestyle and behavioural choices affect cancer risks in your body.08 Mar 02:01 AM
New ZealandLabour: Keytruda should be funded hereLabour 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.06 Mar 08:02 AM
LifestyleProstate cancer kept at bay ... by aspirinAspirin 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.06 Mar 05:00 AM
LifestyleAchilles' heel of cancer discoveredThe "Achilles' heel" of cancer has been discovered, raising hopes it could lead to treatments for hopeless cases where disease has spread throughout the body.06 Mar 02:14 AM
LifestyleWhy weird science works with cancerCancer is an unconventional enemy requiring unconventional ideas to tackle it. Enter Zebra fish embryos.03 Mar 07:56 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: Tough choices in melanoma drug debateRemove 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.01 Mar 10:38 PM
