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.

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.

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.

An "insurmountable" lack of radiologists has forced the Southern District Health Board to relinquish the southern breast-screening service from the middle of next year, the board announced yesterday.

Michael Douglas is celebrating after doctors told him the chance of his tongue cancer returning is just five per cent.

Musician Philip Chevron, long-time guitarist with Irish folk-punk act The Pogues, has died after a battle with cancer.

Sunscreen provides 100 per cent protection against all three types of skin cancer and also safeguards a so-called superhero gene, a new study has found.

With their youngest member's immune system vulnerable because of treatment for leukemia, the Johns family have had their activities limited.

Seven women are diagnosed with breast cancer in New Zealand every day. Amelia Wade tells the stories of seven patients

Emerald Reid is among the seven NZ women diagnosed with breast cancer every day.

Teenage girls who regularly eat peanuts are 39 per cent less likely to develop benign breast disease by the age of 30.

Kane Fannin took his two young children to the beach yesterday, a seemingly ordinary excursion in the school holidays.

Terminally ill rocker Wilko Johnson is becoming wary of booking more gigs as he is still in good health despite already playing a series of farewell shows.

Billy Connolly has revealed he has been cleared of prostate cancer and will go ahead with a tour of New Zealand next year.

Bringing peace of mind to 50 million people worldwide by 2030 is the ambitious aim of Auckland company MoleMap.

The man leading the authority that warned against bared nipples in a breast cancer ad says he did so to save a charity time and money.