![Cancer trust avoids prosecution](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Cancer trust avoids prosecution
A controversial cancer charity will not face prosecution after it voluntarily de-registered as a charity during a probe into its spending.
A controversial cancer charity will not face prosecution after it voluntarily de-registered as a charity during a probe into its spending.
Daniel Grobler noticed a mole the size of a dollar coin on his chest but didn't pay it much attention.
The Prime Minister has listed an invitation to undergo bowel cancer screening as one of the most bizarre he has received in his role as Prime Minister.
Parliament will begin its debate on plain packaging for tobacco early next year, Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia has confirmed.
Global cancer cases rose to 14.1 million in 2012, with a "marked increase" in breast cancer diagnoses, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Earlier this year, leading American cancer scientists called for a set of changes to deal with the problem of over-diagnosis and over-treatment caused by cancer screening.
A provocative study has found that nearly one in five lung tumors detected on CT scans are probably so slow-growing that they would never cause problems.
A group of friends have started an epic journey down the Waikato river this morning to raise money for a Bay of Plenty boy with a rare form of bone cancer.
New Zealand's medicines watchdog has warned against the use of black salve - a product promoted for treatment of skin problems - after a person suffered a severe necrotic lesion from using it.
Former TV host Helena McAlpine and boyfriend Chris Barton share their extraordinary love story with Suzanne McFadden.
Hugh Jackman has revealed that he has been treated for skin cancer.
An Auckland woman who posted artistic photos of her reconstructed breasts on Facebook had her page pulled from the site over the 'objectionable' images.
Kiwi scientists are combining leading cancer drug therapy research with cutting-edge computer modelling to create a simple system that could speed up the development of treatment agents.
An Auckland woman has published photos of her reconstructed breasts online to take away some of the fear and mystery around a mastectomy.
A two-day bike ride might not sound like too much of a mission to most people - but it's another story when you're on a unicycle.
The Movember campaign, which encourages men to grow moustaches each November to raise funds and awareness for men's health, has helped raise the profile of prostate cancer.
In 2013, Sir Douglas said money couldn't buy health - but could buy time in cancer fight.
Lieutenant Commander Mike Peebles made naval history yesterday, becoming the first officer to be shaved in preparation for growing a moustache for Movember.
A woman who requires regular injections to help slow the loss of her eyesight is willing to give her medication to a man battling to stay alive to see his daughter born.
An anonymous benefactor has donated $1 million towards a Northland cancer treatment centre just weeks before its fundraising deadline ran out.
A flood of support has given Jared Noel faith that he can keep cancer at bay for long enough to hold his yet-to-be-born daughter.
Ritchie Clark has a ready reply to any workmates on his construction site who hassle him about his flowing locks.
Women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer are less likely to die of the disease if they regularly consume a vitamin and mineral tablet.