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Isaia Piho shares same faulty gene as Kiwi pop singer Stan Walker.
‘Out of the blue’: Farmer’s surprise cancer diagnosis after no symptoms
A growing chorus of voices now says the screening age should be lowered across the board.
'Fobbed off': Woman mistakes cancer symptoms for allergies
A woman has revealed the symptoms of her crushing diagnosis that multiple doctors missed.
'Tears on his cheeks': Cause of patient death still haunts family, doctor
The doctor who blew the whistle on a hospital death claims the case was covered up.
Treatment for man who died of lung cancer delayed in error
A man died of lung cancer after a mass on his lung was found but not followed up.
80 deaths, and most of this is preventable, says Dr Jane O’Hallahan
Cervical cancer screening to be fully funded for wāhine Māori.
Lawyer who didn't die loses court battle to get life insurance paid out
The Court of Appeal ruled against the Christchurch lawyer on Wednesday.
Teen cancer patient Julius Webb won’t let leukaemia keep him down
'I’ve got this, I just can’t wait to be home, see my friends, and play rugby again.'
Flipping a switch and making cancers self-destruct
New York Times: Molecule could lead to drugs that make cancers work against themselves.
Is red meat bad for you? And does the type matter?
Most of us are vaguely aware we shouldn't eat too much red meat, but why?
Calls for cancer treatment aftercare to become recognised step of regimen
Otago research shows support for many cancer survivors is limited.
Netball legend Dame Lois: ‘My own hard-fought battle’
Cancer’s a game-changer, but it was no match for our beloved Silver Fern.
Scientists praise 'holy-grail' cancer breakthrough drug that destroys tumours
It was thought to be 'undruggable'. Now scientists have made a game-changing discovery.
Man has less than five years to live after GP missed cancer signs on two occasions
The HDC found earlier treatment could have stopped the salivary gland cancer's spread.
Miss World finalist reveals heartbreaking cancer battle
The 27-year-old said things got to a point where she was 'getting ready to be gone'.
‘My new lease on life’: Kiwi woman's third bout with cancer
Rather than living in fear, Mary Dobson is embracing an adventure-filled future.
'Bible of cancer': Care for Māori focus of new study
The research aims to provide an evidence base for planning and directing resources.
700 men in 5 years were told they have this cancer. Mark's diagnosis shocked him
"I thought, ‘You’ve got to be kidding, it’s somebody else, isn’t it?'"
Meet Frankie Whitehead: The 'strong' eight-year-old who has beaten leukaemia three times
A Northland family is aiming to raise $15,000 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ.
Sweetener now listed as possible cancer cause
The guidance on use of the sweetener, though, isn’t changing.
Dunedin Hospital faces losing right to train junior cancer doctors
A report found cancer patients were harmed for years by long waitlists.
Kiwi mum's 'scary' diagnosis after dismissing symptoms
Auckland mum shocked to learn common symptom was a sign of something more serious.
Breast cancer surgeon's eye-opening cancer battle
She thought she knew the disease well, until she was diagnosed in 2015.
Woman with sepsis dies after deadly infection unnoticed
Despite tests indicating the woman had sepsis, it went untreated until it was too late.
'Very lucky to be alive': New details of Fergie's cancer battle
A source said the operation was 'more involved than people think'.
Model's desperate plea after cancer shock
The 'incredibly healthy' model's world was 'thrown upside down'.
Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health in world-first, NZ studies MDMA benefits
Australia has become the first country to classify psychedelics as medicines.
Workers have unacceptably high exposures to carcinogens, study finds
58 per cent of workers in NZ are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work.
What happened when I went to my own funeral
Telegraph: Fourteen years after my cancer diagnosis, I’m throwing myself a living funeral.
Researchers find abnormalities that could help fight cancer
Researchers identify DNA abnormalities leading to the aggressive spread of bowel cancer.
The crucial signs of breast cancer every woman should look out for
Telegraph: The symptoms you need to know, and the ways you can reduce your risk.
Fergie's breast cancer diagnosis: How to check yourself for symptoms
It's important to check your breasts regularly - here's how.
Dai Henwood reveals special lesson in his brave cancer battle
Kiwi comedy icon's health update and lessons learned on cancer journey.