New Zealand'Earth angel' keeps cancer in checkWhen Rose Cosgrove was diagnosed with breast cancer she became the fourth sister in her family to face the disease.22 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleCelebs who have raised breast cancer awarenessHere's some celebrities who have gone public with their battle in the bid to save others.21 Aug 09:30 PM
EditorialEditorial: Bowel cancer trial's value needs provingScreening for any cancer is a big decision and the case needs to be compelling. Only when it is should a national programme proceed.20 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleJust one drink can raise breast cancer risk - experts"Women with a family history of breast cancer, should consider reducing their alcohol intake to below recommended limits, or even abstaining altogether."19 Aug 02:40 AM
LifestyleCoffee 'can fight off bowel cancer'Drinking coffee could be the key to boosting survival rates among bowel cancer patients, according to researchers.18 Aug 07:30 PM
LifestyleHelping our kids beat the big CDr Andrew Wood has won many battles in his war against child cancer, but says it's those he has lost now driving him towards new treatments.17 Aug 09:34 PM
LifestyleMy bun, her oven: Woman gives birth to twin sister's baby after cancer diagnosisAfter a cancer diagnosis left her identical twin unable to carry another child, one woman offered up her own body for the job in the ultimate act of sisterly love.14 Aug 02:15 AM
BDBDBusinessPacific Edge gets US approval for labPacific Edge, the maker of non-invasive bladder cancer tests, has won US regulatory approval to commercially process test samples from its latest cancer detecting product at its Dunedin....11 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleTest could predict breast cancer nine years before it strikesThe findings of a new study could be used to help stop women from developing breast cancer at all, British researchers say.04 Aug 05:25 AM
LifestyleDying mum seeks care for kidsThere have been moments of joy and wonder since Jennifer Doolabh was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer aged 25.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatients awoken in 'disturbing' burglaryBut the would-be thief, who was only able to find loose change, left behind a bloody calling card in the building's reception area after being cut while breaking in.31 Jul 05:27 AM
LifestyleIs this a powerful new way to beat breast cancer?Researchers found a class of inexpensive, existing generic called aromatase inhibitors, which suppress hormones, reduce recurrence rates by 30 per cent as compared with tamoxifen.27 Jul 10:05 PM
New ZealandPublic chip in for heroic cop needing operationJohn Connolly was described as a hero by Judith Collins, the Police Minister at the time at the attack on him.22 Jul 12:31 AM
LifestyleWoman to share kindness and cakeAn Auckland woman has organised a bake-a-thon to pass on random acts of kindness to people in need.20 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleExercise cuts breast cancer riskWomen aged 50-plus urged to do at least 5 hours a week of exercise to help reduce the risk of breast cancer.17 Jul 09:03 PM
LifestyleCancer may lead to weight gainWomen given chemotherapy were more than twice as likely to have gained at least 5kg within five years than those who were cancer free.15 Jul 08:10 PM
LifestyleAre you sitting on a cancer risk?Those who are seated for more than six hours a day are more likely to suffer cancers, particularly of the breast, ovaries and bone marrow, researchers have found.15 Jul 04:50 AM
Lifestyle'Golden glow' spotted around baby's eyeWhen photographs showed a ‘golden glow’ in her 16-week-old son’s eye, Sarah Bowers took him to see the doctor as soon as possible.14 Jul 02:45 AM
LifestyleNewlyweds' cancer dilemma"We're thinking we've got six weeks before the therapy starts - do we try to have [a baby] before that?"10 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Drink up, light up, call the Pope... Cancer's comingWe've all had the disconcerting experience of being told, often by someone who read it in Reader's Digest, that something we take for granted can cause cancer.09 Jul 10:50 PM
TaxExecutive Success: The business of recoveryTax specialist Iain Craig found a surprise upside to a cancer scare, even in his work.09 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandVolunteer works on tirelesslyJoan Swift could fill a small room with her accolades.07 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleSunburn art trend alarms skin expertsSocial media users are using hashtags like #sunburnart and #tantattoo to show off their "artistic" sunburns to the world.06 Jul 08:05 PM
LifestyleMakeovers an inner boost for cancer sufferersAfter being diagnosed with cancer, Tracy Judd understood how something that seems as minor as applying some makeup can mean so much.04 Jul 10:07 PM
LifestyleCan we cure breast cancer by 2050?A poignant charity drive in the UK claims it will be, yet sceptical doctors warn women that exercise and healthy diet are as vital as ever.29 Jun 08:10 PM
LifestyleHead lice cream could cause cancerAn active ingredient in a cream used to treat head lice and scabies has been linked to causing cancer and will be withdrawn from sale in New Zealand.25 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleCouple die together after 67 yearsA Kapiti couple in their 90s who were married for 67 years died within two hours of one another in the same rest-home room.24 Jun 07:25 PM
LifestyleSmoking can double prostate cancer riskA study has found smoking can almost double the risk of prostate cancer returning after surgery, with ex-smokers also at greater risk of recurring cancer.23 Jun 08:00 PM
LifestyleCancer threat from chemicalsCommon chemicals we encounter every day may combine in the human body to cause the development of cancer, scientists have revealed.23 Jun 06:10 AM
LifestyleNZ innovation in anti-cancer pushA Kiwi scientist is behind technology that could help a major pharmaceutical company make a remarkable cancer breakthrough.16 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleNZ professor leads way in cancer cureA Kiwi professor has developed a new treatment which may be the answer to helping those diagnosed with asbestos lung cancer.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandProfessor's cancer breakthroughA Kiwi professor has developed a new treatment which may be the answer to helping those diagnosed with the incurable disease: asbestos lung cancer.15 Jun 12:07 AM
LifestyleDad's fight to see new babyRyan Tamatea, who is the seventh member in three generations of his extended family to be diagnosed with bowel cancer, might not live long enough to meet his new baby.14 Jun 10:28 PM
