New ZealandNo apology for breast cancer victimA Bay of Plenty woman who said her doctor failed to diagnose her breast cancer has died. Caro Galloway said she was repeatedly persuaded against having a lump removed. The incident is the subject of a Health and Disability complaint.19 Jan 12:22 AM
New ZealandSchool milk key to lower cancer - studyAdults who drank plenty of the free milk supplied at schools when they were young have a reduced risk of bowel cancer, a study has found.16 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentMichael Douglas resentfulMichael Douglas hasn’t forgiven the doctors who failed to spot his throat cancer.12 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentMichael Douglas' cancer in remissionCatherine Zeta-Jones burst into tears when she heard Michael Douglas' tumour had disappeared.11 Jan 08:33 PM
New ZealandShortage of specialists hits cancer patientsThe Cancer Society is concerned for the safety of patients who are being denied chemotherapy because of a shortage of doctors. 03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTV man happy with plodder's pace in ironmanTVNZ newsreader Peter Williams will take on the Port of Tauranga half-ironman in January... and it's for a good cause.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSurvey finds sunbed regulation not workingSurvey finds only 10 per cent of outlets meet the voluntary criteria for safety.13 Dec 12:40 AM
WorldAspirin - the little pill with a big impact on cancerIt is not yet a panacea for all ills, but it is getting close.07 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleDaily sunscreen use halves incidence of melanoma - studyA five-year Australian trial appears to have confirmed that sunscreen use can help prevent the rare but often deadly form of cancer.06 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandBrain tumour patients gain greater access to drugDrug-buying agency Pharmac is set to provide greater access to an expensive drug used to treat brain cancer.21 Nov 11:35 PM
New ZealandGroup warns against sun for vitamin DMidday sun risky way of getting vitamin D, groups say.21 Nov 11:27 PM
