Her symptoms looked like cancer. It took years to figure out what was really wrong.

What you need to know when it comes to checking for melanoma.

A new smartphone app could dramatically improve rates of diagnosis for one type of cancer.

Kiwi scientists have found an unexpected role played by so-called 'natural killer' cells.

The short film is about Kosta, who died aged 8, from a brain tumour.

They fell in love over a lost cat and their first date was in a cemetery.

Cancer survivor bares all to raise testicular cancer awareness.

Instead of shaking buckets, some collectors will be carrying tap and donate daffodils.

A terminally ill man is spending his last days campaigning for the right to die.

Lee Suckling shares his most important lessons after seeing someone battle with cancer.

New research suggests some greens could raise the risk of cancer in women carrying BRCA.

Students pay tribute to boy whose dad died and another whose brother battled cancer.

Claire McLintock hopes a new breast cancer drug will give her more quality years.

After enduring months of chemotherapy he died in a tragic and mysterious accident.

In a final effort to save her mum, only child Lori Harris has sold everything she owns.

Today marks 30 years since Lorraine Cohen was sentenced to death in Malaysia.

Daughter's ovarian cancer death prompts mum to call for oversight agency for GPs.

She only recognised rare symptom of breast cancer after seeing similar post on Facebook.

Family struck by double tragedy as both parents are told they have just months left.

Cancer Society Auckland Northland wants smokefree outdoor dining to be mandatory.

A positive pregnancy test led to a devastating discovery for this young mum.

The family of Elaine Iketau are appealing for help from the public.

EDITORIAL: Study raises questions whether national bowel screening programme is adequate.

Compounds responsible for the fruit's red colour may protect against UV rays.

Breast implants are "toast", says plastic surgeon, as demand for alternative grows.

Teen cancer survivor talks about life, his plans for the future and charities he supports.

Developing cancer is now as common as graduating from university, a study shows.

Half his face was ravaged by cancer. But a genius surgeon rebuilt it, Terminator-style.

Activist's bucket list focused on her campaigns in health care, not tourism and adventure

COMMENT: At 24, after two surgeries and two rounds of chemo, doctors sent me home to die.