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Now William's absence from St George’s Chapel in Windsor on February 27 all makes sense.
Kate's voice cracked as she shared her diagnosis with the world
Kate's message will go down in history as one of the most moving royal broadcasts.
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Christopher Luxon, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and even the Sussexes sent their well wishes.
Timeline from Kate's abdominal surgery to today
The Princess of Wales is undergoing treatment for cancer, she has revealed.
Revealed: David Seymour's big plans for Pharmac
Seymour wants investigation of possible cost-sharing between Pharmac and patients.
'If you’re reading this I have died': Young woman announces her own death in heartbreaking post
The 25-year-old shared a poignant message to her fiancé after her death.
How to spot the signs of ovarian cancer
More than 300 Kiwi women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year.
Camilla gives update on Charles' cancer treatment
The monarch has postponed public duties following his diagnosis.
'Heaven and earth': Three-hour drive no longer necessary for Wairoa chemo patients
Cyclone Gabrielle was a catalyst for cancer treatment in northern Hawke's Bay.
Hamilton and Te Awamutu Parks to become seas of yellow
Cancer Society teams up with councils to create special daffodil memory meadows.
Aussie dad kills son over photo row a day after mother died of cancer
A Supreme Court justice described the case as 'unusual and very tragic'.
Pacific travels and a party despite cancer diagnosis
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'We're relieved': Pharmac cancer funding welcomed by families
The new rule means every child with cancer receives the same access to vital medicine.
Stage 4 cancer patient beat the odds - but his unfunded battle isn't over yet
He is paying $1700 every eight weeks for unfunded Keytruda treatments.
More than half of lung cancers not diagnosed until after ED visit
Patients are waiting too long to see specialists - or even their GPs, a report finds.
This Kiwi man just ran solo across Canada and is tackling NZ next. Here's why
A heartwarming cause is behind this Waikato man's incredible feat.
Hope for cancer patients as price falls on life-extending drug
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Tell-tale sign that led to supermodel's cancer diagnosis
Doctors found a 'basal cell carcinoma' on Christie Brinkley's face.
Olivia Munn details journey through tragic cancer diagnosis
The actress shared her journey online to encourage others to check in with their bodies.
Sam Neill shares health update after cancer diagnosis
Neill has opened up about how he's feeling now.
Special wellbeing programme for people with cancer comes to Thames
Look Good Feel Better reaches out to Hauraki and the Coromandel.
King Charles vows to serve 'to best of my ability' after cancer diagnosis
King Charles will make his first major speech since receiving medical treatment.
Opinion: Pharmac announces huge step in cancer drug funding
OPINION: Kiwis will see new cancer drugs at a faster rate.
Young dad diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after workplace hit to head
At 32 years old, Rikki Tako is receving daily hospice care.
How NZ's cancer survival rates compare with Australia
Cancer survival rates higher in Australia than in New Zealand.
Better cancer treatment and child immunisation among Govt’s new targets
The final item of the 100-day plan was completed with the PM in Northland.
Can losing weight increase your risk of cancer?
Being overweight is linked to many health issues – but what about losing weight?
Double blow: One brother told he has bowel cancer as his sibling dies
Friends rally after tragedy strikes a South Auckland whānau.
How a week of Kate Middleton conspiracies are testing royal tradition
Amid swirling rumours, can the royal policy of ‘never complain, never explain’ still hold?
'Wonderful doctor' sells family home to buy blood cancer drugs
Dr Logan McLennan's former patients are stepping forward to help the beloved GP.
Māori Health Authority helped historical ‘underfunding’ for ‘benefit of all’, provider says
Health inequities for Māori are a huge issue for Northland.
'My feet are legends, I’m a legend': The drag queen who ran up a peak in stilettos
It was an idea born in a classroom - Eru Heke's not one to shy away from a challenge.
'Emotions started to hit': Ex-champ opens up on NZ Open return after cancer battle
A leukaemia diagnosis last year sent Michael Hendry's world 'crashing down'.