Nurse exposes inequity in prostate cancer tests
While Auckland and Northland can get scans for free, South Islanders jump through hoops.
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Testicular Cancer: Melissa Ewins speaks out after losing partner
The partner of Kurtis Jones', Melissa Ewins speaks out after Jones lost his battle with testicular cancer. For more information see https://testicular.org.nz/
'It's time to give back': Cancer survivor cycling 500km for charity
Jo Mather and her partner are travelling to the South Island for the challenge.
Dai Henwood gives update after shock cancer diagnosis
Lego Masters' host reveals how plastic bricks help him heal.
'Blown away by the support': Young mum-to-be diagnosed with breast cancer
At 26 weeks pregnant, Abi discovered she had stage 3 breast cancer.
Dawn Picken's life to be celebrated with Mount service
Writer Dawn Picken lost her public battle with liver disease in December.
Cancer patient forks out $25k, drives five hours to avoid twelve-week waiting period
The woman told the Herald she was disgusted by the waiting periods.
Support group treated to tour of Pioneer Museum and Pukaha/Mt Bruce
A trip to Pukaha might be just what the doctor ordered for a support group.
Cancer treatment crisis, green light for more migrants & history at the Cabinet table | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 April, 2023
Cancer treatment backlog breaching patients' rights, green light for more migrants to get residency and history made at the Cabinet table in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Cancer patient with eight weeks to live told 12-week delay to see specialist
A quarter to a third of cancer patients waited more than two months to see a specialist.
Drumming to beat cancer and world record
In an effort to beat cancer and a world record, Kiwi Paul Bondsfield is attempting to drum for six days straight. Video / Alex Burton / Supplied
Drumming to beat cancer
Paul Bondsfield is making a world-record non-stop drumming attempt for cancer.
‘Supercharged’ cancer treatment shows promise against rare strain
Researchers report using supercharged immune cells is effective in fighting the disease.
Cancer patient says she had to spend $30,000 after public system let her down
Records show the treatment was constantly delayed, forcing her to go private.
'Huge': Major cancer breakthrough could help patients avoid chemo
A ground-breaking blood test is being trialled in the UK.
I was a healthy 39-year-old doctor – I never expected to get bowel cancer
Telegraph: Like so many of her patients, Dr Anisha Patel overlooked the warning signs.
Dad’s terminal diagnosis came just months after son was cleared of cancer
Father needs further funding for cancer treatment.
Weird symptom that led to mum's ‘shock’ diagnosis
She’s warning others that her weird symptom can be a clue about a deadly condition.
When Mum is only 55 and she is dying of cancer
It started with a sore back. By the time it was diagnosed, it was too late.
Pancreatic cancer: For everyone nine people diagnosed, one person survives
Gut cancer is one of the main killers for Māori and needs more exposure.
Dying 30-year-old Kiwi shares heartbreaking bucket list
Alisi Jack-Kaufusi was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer at the age of 24.
Sharon Stone breaks down: ‘Just lost half my money’
Star confesses to serious financial loss due to "this serious banking thing".
'It's a bit of a sh*t time to put it mildly': What to do when you are diagnosed with cancer
Louise Ayrey and Francesca Rudkin have first-hand experience of fighting cancer.
Relay For Life participants run up a tally
It costs about $450,000 a year to keep operations running.
David Downs returns home for charity event
The event is happening at Whanganui Collegiate School's Prince Edward Auditorium at 7pm.
‘I was always tired – now I’m dying’: Mum gets horror diagnosis
When her symptoms first came on, Hayley Morris put it down to just being a 'busy mum'.
Stylish mum’s designer clothes to support cancer whānau
Heartbroken family selling mum's designer clothes to raise money for others in need
'They don't care about us': Whānau fighting cancer share struggles with health system
Māori whānau facing cancer talk about barriers to treatment in current health system.
Craig King: Positive solutions to NZ’s elective healthcare burden
OPINION: General practitioner and chair of Pro-Care's Co-operative Board's prescription.
‘Awful secret’ in fitness star’s gym photo
A fitness instructor has endured the unthinkable after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Now AI can detect cancers that humans miss - will tech replace doctors?
New York Times: Doctors debate whether technology will replace them in medical jobs.
'Excruciatingly' painful: Teen still waiting for tumour removal - seven years later
The 18-year-old is at risk of losing his job if it is not removed soon.