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Designing a targeted cancer treatment

Four NZ drug development projects aim to deliver a cancer-killing smart bomb that explodes only inside its target.

New cancer drug 'could be blockbuster'

NZ researchers have designed a new drug they believe could become a powerhouse, treating a wide variety of cancers by unleashing the body's own immune system.

Patient finds measure of luck in trial

Tumours had grown in his lungs, chest, liver and brain, but Denis Brosnan had some luck - a trial was seeking patients to test a new pill.

Kiwis at the forefront of cancer research

New Zealand carries a big international reputation in cancer research with scientists here designing 10 new cancer drugs to have reached human trial.

Why breast cancer survivors should avoid late-night snacks

A study has linked a shorter gap between dinner and breakfast with a higher risk of a breast cancer recurrence in women.

Cartoon: NZ has highest rate of melanoma

Cancer sufferer: Vitamin C helped me

Five months ago, Natalee Lawson was told to "go home and be comfortable". Three tumours have disappeared since starting controversial high-dose therapy.

How cancer in children affects fertility later in life

Most girls who survive childhood cancer go on to become mothers, but boys who undergo treatment will find their chances of becoming a father significantly reduced.

Call for Govt to fund HPV vaccine for boys

Throat-cancer patient Grant Munro paid for his son to be vaccinated against the sexually-transmitted HPV virus because the Government has refused.

Achilles' heel of cancer discovered

The "Achilles' heel" of cancer has been discovered, raising hopes it could lead to treatments for hopeless cases where disease has spread throughout the body.

Why weird science works with cancer

Cancer is an unconventional enemy requiring unconventional ideas to tackle it. Enter Zebra fish embryos.

Larry Williams: Cancer drug debate not solved by wild spending

Barry Soper: Tough choices in melanoma drug debate

Remove the emotion from the debate, and there's been plenty of silly political point scoring on this, writes Barry Soper. Put yourself in the Pharmac's position.

What to eat to beat breast cancer

The 'Daily Dozen' comprises the foods and activities recommended to lower the risks.

'Poor sent home to die'

In emotional scenes outside Parliament, melanoma survivors, patients and supporters gathered to present a petition to the Government.

'How can you put money before people?'

WATCH: Auckland student owes his life to the generosity of strangers, friends and family who raise money for life-saving melanoma drugs.

Should we eat red meat?

$100m payout over talc cancer death

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay more than $100 million to family of a woman whose death from ovarian cancer was linked to talcum powder.