New Zealand'Fat shamed' cancer survivor lashes outA leukaemia survivor has lashed out at bullies who "fat shamed" her: "They were shrieking with laughter, it just made me so angry."15 Jan 02:36 AM
LifestyleCancer father's dream of taking girl to Hi-5 shatteredA Nelson dad with terminal cancer will miss out on taking his Hi-5-obsessed 2-year-old Tabitha to see her favourite band this month.12 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandCancer victim urges ACC overhaulA woman diagnosed with cancer and her partner want an overhaul of ACC legislation as they face $200,000 of life-prolonging non-funded treatment.08 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleCancer isn't just bad luckMost cases of cancer are a result of avoidable factors such as toxic chemicals and radiation, new study suggests.04 Jan 07:25 AM
LifestyleHas a kid found a cancer cure?In most families, dinner table conversation is restricted to what happened at school or whether homework has been completed.28 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandBaby joy is crushed by cancer findAlmost $50,000 has been donated to help the family of an Auckland mum who found out she had aggressive and likely incurable cancer days after her first baby was born.27 Dec 05:33 PM
New ZealandCancer patient told to 'look for a job'Officials warned leukaemia patient he would lose his benefit.22 Dec 09:15 AM
New ZealandThe New Zealand Herald’s New Zealander of the Year: Lecretia SealesLecretia Seales is our New Zealander of the Year because of what she did in the last act of her life. She was a private person who stepped into the limelight to ask the courts to give her the right to die. She has gone now but may have left her legacy. Watch18 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandLecretia Seales - a courageous campaignSentenced to death, a lawyer set out to gain the right to choose how she would die.18 Dec 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Dying wish ensures real debateSearch for New Zealander of Year recalls ethical dilemma of terminally-ill lawyer's legal battle for right to end her own life.18 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleCancer mum starts treatmentA Kiwi couple who married after a grim cancer diagnosis have arrived in Australia for treatment, while friends care for their newborn son.17 Dec 04:11 AM
LifestyleYoung man diagnosed with brain tumourAt 21 years old, Mike Gunter was just about to take on the world but instead he is fighting for his life.16 Dec 10:43 AM
LifestyleMammograms cut death risk 34%Breast screening reduces the risk of death from breast cancer by 34 per cent, according to a study commissioned by the Ministry of Health.14 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessRich-lister turns to unfunded KeytrudaSir Douglas Myers is spending tens of thousands of dollars every month on chemotherapy drugs, including the new wonder drug Keytruda.11 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleBreast reconstruction 'a Christmas miracle'A young woman is "stoked" to be able to farewell her old self, "the cancer patient", after receiving a long awaited breast reconstruction.11 Dec 02:08 AM
LifestyleTeen with cancer 'courageous': PMJohn Key has been inspired by a heart-wrenching speech given by a Christchurch student just days after he was diagnosed with cancer.10 Dec 03:39 AM
New ZealandGovt likely to fund melanoma drug - CollinsThe Government is set to fund a new drug for melanoma despite a "low priority" ranking by Pharmac, one of its MPs has hinted.03 Dec 09:02 PM
LifestyleCancer - 'Wonder drug' funding battleA campaign for state funding of a costly new drug for melanoma has been derailed by a "low priority" ranking at Pharmac.02 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleCancer patient delivers babyAfter a grave cancer diagnosis, a Gisborne woman has delivered her baby boy today.02 Dec 06:16 AM
New ZealandMelanoma drug given low funding priorityThe new drug, Keytruda, hailed as a historic step forward in the treatment of advanced melanoma, has been given only a low priority for taxpayer funding.02 Dec 12:47 AM
LifestyleNewlyweds to welcome son, tackle cancerAn expectant mother who wed after a grim cancer diagnosis is due to give birth today - and then must travel to Australia without her newborn for treatment.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'People came out of restaurants to clap'More than 2500 people from across the country painted the town yellow in a charity walk through the streets of Auckland last night.29 Nov 02:35 AM
LifestyleSoulmates cast aside bad news for big dayDays after cancer news shattered her world, mum-to-be Charlie exchanges marriage vows.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrave mum-to-be with cancer wedsNearly $7000 has been raised for a pregnant woman fighting an aggressive form of cancer as she marries her partner this afternoon.28 Nov 12:05 AM
VideoCity Assist team shaves for Child Cancer Foundation Three of the Hastings City Assist team grew beards especially to have them shaved off at the Hastings Night Market, to raise funds for Child Cancer Foundation. Video by Duncan BrownWatch26 Nov 11:11 PM
New ZealandKind gestures stun familyRichmond Villeran put his stomach pains down to his workouts at the gym. But after a week, and with his stomach growing, he knew something was wrong.26 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleCan pigeons recognise breast cancer?Pigeons are as good as human experts at recognising the signs of breast cancer in tissue samples and mammograms, according to a study.20 Nov 01:45 AM
LifestyleBlood test for ovarian cancer '100% accurate'A test that spots one of the deadliest female cancers with unprecedented accuracy has been developed by scientists.19 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ bike marathon helps cancer battleInspired by two friends' battles with cancer, an Auckland woman has decided to conquer the country - by bike.17 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionNiki Bezzant: Drill deep for truth on cooking oilsThis week's alarming health headlines are about new research showing vegetable oils release toxic chemicals when heated, which cause cancer.14 Nov 07:30 PM
LifestyleTime to be sun smartSkin cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand but a large number of Kiwis are still failing to be sun-smart in the summer months.11 Nov 09:30 PM
