Jennifer Doolabh knows her battle against breast cancer began too late. 'Cancer never crossed my mind because I was only 25.'

Researchers are encouraged by the early findings of a major NZ study to find a better way to treat an aggressive form of breast cancer.

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly will tour New Zealand this year, bringing his "High Horse Tour" to 12 cities and towns in April and May.

Gene Chase has one simple wish - to live. The 54-year-old has been struggling with his health for the past few months after being diagnosed with Castleman's disease.

Kiwis are 'dying from embarrassment' because of a reluctance to speak with doctors about bowel cancer symptoms as NZ tops a report into global bowel cancer rates

Dame Trelise Cooper is among top designers raising money for breast cancer research.

40-year-old mother-of-three's blog about her breast cancer that has spread to her bones sparks debate on both sides of the Atlantic.

Women over 50 are being urged to have regular smear tests after UK research showed those who skip screenings are six times more likely to end up with cervical cancer.

A lung cancer drug which can replace chemotherapy treatments has been added to the Government's list of funded medications.

Massey University researchers are painstakingly unravelling DNA sequences in the hope of gaining valuable insight into the causes of cancer.

Police have found a car stolen from the parents of a cancer-stricken 1-year-old boy, who also had their house burgled while away getting emergency treatment for the boy.

When mother-of-two Natalie Souness went to get a lump in her neck checked she never imagined she would be the first Kiwi diagnosed with a rare cancer.

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.

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.

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.