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Breast cancer hope

Researchers, including Kiwi PhD student Emma Nolan, at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne have discovered that an existing medication might prevent breast cancer in women carrying a faulty gene

Jake Bailey inspires again

Homeless cancer teen finds new home

The girl's plight came to light after she shared her story on Facebook.

Activist faces her biggest health battle

Long-time patient advocate Lynda Williams faces her biggest health battle - terminal pancreatic cancer.

'There's no magic bullet'

Health experts have warned New Zealanders battling cancer against relying on expensive, unproven treatments at offshore clinics.

Cancer mates meet again

The last time 11-year-old Auckland schoolboy Harris Barfoot saw his friend James Slyfield they were both in Starship hospital battling leukaemia.

The war against our biggest killer

Despite billions of dollars worth of research by tens of thousands of leading scientists, cancer still remains one of the world's biggest killers.

'A cry for respect . . . and justice'

Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of the death of assisted dying campaigner Lecretia Seales. Her husband writes about her legacy and life without her.

'She wanted to live for her boys' - Dad

Jessica Trotter was pregnant with her second child when she received the bad news.

Gene mutation raises melanoma questions

A melanoma gene mutation is far more common in South Islanders, raising new questions about excess sun exposure.

8 ways to lower cancer risk

It has long been known that cancers are caused by a combination of our genes, diet and lifestyle. Here are eight ways that are proven to lower your risk.

Terminally ill mum pushes to graduation

A terminally ill Timaru mother suffering from metastatic cancer will graduate today from university.

Push for bowel cancer screening programme

A business case for a national national screening programme to detect and treat bowel cancer is being finalised.

Blogger in big trouble

Disgraced wellness blogger Belle Gibson could face jail time and $1 million in fines with legal action being launched against her.

Melanoma drug could be funded

An new generation melanoma drug is likely to be funded by Pharmac after a $39 million boost for the drug-buying agency's budget was confirmed for next year.

Herald on Sunday editorial: Let's save those with high skin cancer risk

We have overtaken Australia to have the highest rate of melanoma in the world. That is not a surprise when we consider our deep blue skies.

New hope in skin cancer war

By next summer, doctors will have a new test to identify those with a high risk of developing melanoma.

Many men don't know where or what their prostate is

One in six men are unaware they have a prostate - meaning they risk missing signs of cancer.