LifestyleCan cannabis stunt cancer growth?Scientists now believe the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis could be used to reduce tumour growth in cancer patients. But, they say, don't self medicate.14 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandCasino bars cancer patientA woman undergoing chemotherapy says she felt humiliated after being turned away from a Hamilton casino because she didn't have a doctor's note saying she needed to wear a hat.11 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleCervical cancer jab cleared of blood clot riskA Danish study has found the Gardasil vaccination does not increase the risk of blood clots despite initial concerns of a link between the two.09 Jul 03:20 AM
LifestyleCancer risk for middle-aged cycling menMiddle aged men who spend nine hours a week on their bike are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, new research suggests.08 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleCholesterol drugs could help prevent breast cancer - researchLowering cholesterol with statin drugs could help prevent breast cancer, new research suggests06 Jul 11:45 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Booze barons threatened by charity monthI'm sure a number of you have been tapped up by earnest, clear-eyed friends who've pledged to go "dry" for July as a fundraising initiative to help adults with cancer.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother mountain to climb for survivorCancer patient Nick White had a 50 per cent chance of survival when he had half his tongue removed and rebuilt using muscle from his forearm.03 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Action needed to rid us of deadly diesel fumesTwo years ago the International Agency for Research on Cancer categorised diesel exhaust fumes as class one carcinogens in the same category as asbestos, arsenic and cigarette smoke.01 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleBugs in our systems: our future resistanceThe resistance of superbugs to antibiotics may seem like a horror show of the distant future to many people.01 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleThousands sign up to abstain and help patientsSome well-known Kiwis will join thousands embarking on a hangover-free month from today.30 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleSunbed ban for under-18s in AucklandAuckland has become the nation's first city to ban under-18s from using sunbeds, and commercial sunbed operators will now need a licence.30 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleSix foods to fight cancerf you believe cancer is a disease that strikes from nowhere with little in your control to prevent it, you'd be mistaken on both counts.29 Jun 07:54 PM
LifestyleCancer risk blood test on horizonA simple blood test which predicts a woman's likelihood of suffering breast cancer is being developed by scientists.27 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleStop breast cancer screens for under-50sBreast cancer screening for women under 50 should stop in light of growing questions around how beneficial the practice is, health researchers say.26 Jun 11:45 PM
OpinionSimon Sutcliffe: Resources must be focused on cancer controlCancer was the leading cause of death in New Zealand in 2010, accounting for nearly a third of all deaths, writes Simon Sutcliffe. That's an increase of nearly 13 per cent between 2000 and 2010.25 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleCouch potato? Big cancer riskA couch potato lifestyle is linked to a significantly greater risk of certain cancers as well as heart disease and diabetes, research has shown.17 Jun 06:00 PM
LifestyleHow cancer 'saved my kids'Fiona Taylor has endured surgeries, terrible pain and other symptoms from cancer, yet manages to find something good in it all.15 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleSunscreen might not save youHigh factor sunscreen cannot be relied on to protect against the deadliest form of skin cancer, new research suggests.12 Jun 09:40 PM
LifestyleBreast cancer: Chicken over red meatCutting out one portion of red meat every day and replacing it with chicken can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by almost a fifth, a study suggests.11 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleBeware of hair products that could cause cancer - researchScientists have called for more research into hair dyes and perming products to assess whether they contain a harmful substance which has been linked to causing cancer.09 Jun 11:45 PM
EntertainmentCancer girl's Shortland St cameoThe poster child for a new cancer campaign thought she was dropping in to the Shortland Street set to meet her favourite TV doctor.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGallery: Special treatment for Child Cancer ambassadorChild Cancer Foundation ambassador Quinn Hautapu gets special treatment behind the scenes of Shortland St Photos by Matt Klitscher/South Pacific Pictures07 Jun 03:21 AM
LifestyleToo much red meat can cause cancer - expertWhy does red meat increase the risk of cancer and is there a safe level of consumption? Expert explains.04 Jun 09:30 PM
LifestyleEnd of chemo for leukaemia?The successful trial of a new leukaemia drug could herald the end of chemotherapy as the main weapon against the blood cancer, says an Australian specialist.03 Jun 09:05 PM
LifestyleWill quitting dairy defeat cancer?A leading scientist and cancer survivor says the disease is overwhelmingly linked to animal products, writes Cherrill Hicks.03 Jun 04:30 AM
LifestyleBreast cancer gene can also increase lung cancer risk - studyA notorious breast cancer gene has been shown to also increase a smoker's risk of developing lung cancer -- by almost double, a study has said.01 Jun 07:50 PM
WorldMum dies after cervical cancer misdiagnosed 30 timesA UK mother-of-four died after doctors missed 30 chances to diagnose her cervical cancer, an inquest heard.30 May 10:42 PM
New ZealandTest trial proves to be a life-saverA bowel cancer screening scheme in north and west Auckland has led to a huge advance in early diagnosis of the potentially fatal disease.29 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleCancer survivors expose scarsA group of Kiwi breast cancer survivors are bravely revealing their battle scars in a new collection of photographs they hope will remove the mystery of the disease.29 May 04:45 AM
LifestylePhotos: Hope EmergesBrave women celebrating their bodies after having survived breast cancer. 28 May 04:00 PM
