Daniel McDonald started last year battling his second cancerous brain tumour in eight years and beginning what would turn out to be a long slog to find a job.

The parents of a cancer-stricken 1-year-old son had their car stolen and their house burgled while away getting emergency treatment for the boy.

The all-clear has reportedly been given to a young boy whose New Zealand-born mother fought against life-saving cancer treatment for him in Britain.

Life & Style Editor Nicky Park didn't mean to, but she got sunburnt. This painful experience has prompted her to revise sun safety.

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.

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.

Ian Trust spent six months with a store stomach and tiredness, but despite having a family history of bowel cancer he ignored the symptoms, thinking he should just "harden up".

A Hollywood movie star and a two All Black brothers have helped launch a campaign raising awareness of New Zealand's second most deadly 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.

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.

Daniel McDonald has survived two cancerous brain tumours in eight years but says he's facing a greater battle trying to find a job.

There’s no doubt that some of the chemicals in tattoo ink have been associated with cancer – but it’s a bit more complicated.

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.