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Cancer shock: Sir Michael Hill steps down from firm's board to undergo treatment
Hill opened his first jewellery store in Whangārei in 1979.

The dangers of chronic inflammation – and the worst things for it
Telegraph: From cancer to Alzheimer’s, it’s the silent killer driving almost every disease

Mum-of-eight graduates with degree earned during cancer treatment
Parata studied during chemotherapy, often logging in from Auckland Hospital.

'No words': Boy with brain tumour offered dream Disneyland trip
Hone’s father said the garage sale exceeded the family's expectations with donations.

King Charles jokes about health as he plants tree in Rome
The 76-year-old monarch has been undergoing cancer treatment for the past year.

'Thankful I’m still here’: Student who lost leg to cancer leads fundraiser walk
Students and staff walked over 2500km around a 500-metre track for the cause.

Behind the scenes at the Breast Cancer Cure, Tee's for a Cure photoshoot
17 popular Kiwi designers have joined forces to raise money for vital Breast Cancer research in Aotearoa. Video / Cameron Pitney

'3600 for a cure': How many Kiwis are diagnosed with breast cancer each year?
Seventeen Kiwi designers have rallied to support this year's Breast Cancer Cure appeal.

Hawke’s Bay paramedic facing terminal cancer needs $80k for unfunded life-extending treatment
'It’s just amazing how two different oncologists have totally different perspectives.'

Editorial: New NZME campaign aims for a better today and better tomorrow
OPINION: We hope that On The Up’s stories will challenge, motivate and uplift.

On The Up: ‘Amazing Annabel’ - plucky teen who lost leg a sprint star in making
Kiwi kid takes cancer in her stride with positivity, courage and humour.

‘I didn’t deserve it’: Cancer victim’s words from grave after violent patu attack
'This is not how I wanted to spend my last six months alive,' the victim wrote.

‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortably
Financial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.

Rural Northland secondary school tops Relay for Life fundraising efforts
Ōtamatea High School had spent the past few months fundraising for the Cancer Society.

Parents oppose girl’s cancer treatment, try to leave NZ as govt agencies intervene
The mother said she wanted to treat the girl with 'natural and spiritual' methods.

Family reveal heartbreaking detail of Val Kilmer’s final days
Kilmer reportedly beat cancer - but the disease took its toll on the Top Gun star.

Why Olivia Munn feels motherhood is like landing on Mars
The star revealed how the adjustments of motherhood led her to a moment of vulnerability.

US $550k surgery removes ‘95%’ of 27-year-old’s aggressive brain tumour
Rotorua woman 'blown away' by the donations she received to help pay for the surgery.

‘Raise as much as possible’: Movie night fundraiser for mum’s cancer battle
Fairhaven School hosts a movie night to support Sarena Crane's cancer treatment.

Too much of a good thing? The growing protein obsession
People are increasingly consuming protein in the belief it helps them stay healthy.

‘I am deeply sorry’: Man developed terminal cancer after experts missed signs for five years
'Several different clinicians involved in [his] care failed to identify the abnormality.'