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Relay for Life fundraiser returning to Gisborne in 2025
The Cancer Society event returns on March 29-30. Last year over 700 participated.

The woman whose dog detected her cancer before doctors did
"The mammogram at the time didn’t pick it up."

‘Shock diagnosis’: She had no symptoms. Then she was given one year to live
She has outlived her one-year life expectancy and focuses on the positive: 'I am living'

'Significant challenge': Calls to address equity in gastric cancer care for Māori, Pasifika
New guidelines and screening needed to improve health equity in gastric cancer prevention.

Toddler diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma
Diana Troebner and Mario Alcalde San Martin discuss their son's cancer diagnosis. Video / Andrew Suzuki

I was diagnosed with inoperable colon cancer, but eight years on I’m cancer-free
Telegraph: Martyn Edwards achieved a rare 'complete response' to treatment.

The Kiwi boy who loved Bluey: 7-year-old Caiden MacGibbon farewelled
7-year-old Caiden MacGibbon has passed away at home, Caiden was farewelled in a private at-home service on Monday. Video / Carson Bluck

'By Tongan, for Tongan' approach to bowel screening supported
Pacific peoples are 60 per cent more likely to die from bowel cancer.

Hearing you have cancer can be scary, but doesn’t mean your life’s over - Te Ururoa Flavell
The former MP will peddle for prostate at charity fundraiser.

Editorial: Why Princess Kate’s personal cancer update should provide inspiration for us all
OPINION: Kate's emotional and symbolic health update is a rare personal move.

Sarah Beeny: Being cancer-free is frightening but Catherine’s children will get her through it
OPINION: The property expert – who got the all-clear last year – has advice for Kate.

'Life-changing': Cancer 'wonder' drug expected to soon be available for Kiwis
Enhertu has shown 'unprecedented' trial results, giving hope to mums like Maggie Ngatai.

'Tough little girl': 3-year-old has wedge of skull reattached
Daisy will go to Florida for proton treatment when she recovers from surgery.

'How can this be real?' Two sisters diagnosed with breast cancer two years apart
'I just want to do everything I can to obviously prolong time and quality of life.'

Daffodil Day a 25-year tradition
Waikato residents rally behind Daffodil Day in a bid to help support rising cancer cases.

'We're in the thick of it': Greens co-leader Marama Davidson provides cancer update
She announced her breast cancer diagnosis in July.

'Chemo is working': Nigel Latta's positive update after 'incurable' cancer news, tributes flow
His social media announcement was flooded with heartfelt tributes.

Global cancer innovations bound for New Zealand with new conference on the way
The world's best minds in the sector are set to descend upon Christchurch.

'A symbol of hope': Waikato memory meadows in full bloom on Daffodil Day
Two Waikato parks have transformed into a sea of yellow daffodils.

‘Life doesn’t have to be derailed’: What it's like battling stage 4 colon cancer
Jess Thompson, 28, shares her story of heartbreak and hope.

Why Coast radio stars are taking on ex-Silver Ferns in netball match
Radio stars and Olympians hit the court for charity. 'No bullet passes' from Carrington.