LifestyleKiwis should be upfront on No 2 cancerA Hollywood movie star and a two All Black brothers have helped launch a campaign raising awareness of New Zealand's second most deadly cancer.08 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMedsafe warns against black salveNew Zealand's medicines watchdog has warned against the use of black salve - a product promoted for treatment of skin problems - after a person suffered a severe necrotic lesion from using it.03 Dec 06:11 PM
LifestyleLove in the face of deathFormer TV host Helena McAlpine and boyfriend Chris Barton share their extraordinary love story with Suzanne McFadden.24 Nov 11:05 PM
EntertainmentJackman's skin cancer scareHugh Jackman has revealed that he has been treated for skin cancer.21 Nov 10:45 PM
LifestyleMastectomy photos 'objectionable'An Auckland woman who posted artistic photos of her reconstructed breasts on Facebook had her page pulled from the site over the 'objectionable' images.20 Nov 10:05 PM
New ZealandCancer research has 'enormous' potentialKiwi scientists are combining leading cancer drug therapy research with cutting-edge computer modelling to create a simple system that could speed up the development of treatment agents.20 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleKiwi aims to bust mastectomy mysteryAn Auckland woman has published photos of her reconstructed breasts online to take away some of the fear and mystery around a mastectomy.19 Nov 08:00 PM
LifestyleOne-wheel wonders for grandad's girlA two-day bike ride might not sound like too much of a mission to most people - but it's another story when you're on a unicycle.17 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSurvivor's battle to find jobDaniel McDonald has survived two cancerous brain tumours in eight years but says he's facing a greater battle trying to find a job.07 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleCould tattoo ink cause cancer?There’s no doubt that some of the chemicals in tattoo ink have been associated with cancer – but it’s a bit more complicated.04 Nov 10:15 PM
OpinionDragan Ilic: Putting prostate cancer to the testThe Movember campaign, which encourages men to grow moustaches each November to raise funds and awareness for men's health, has helped raise the profile of prostate cancer.03 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleDying knight buys timeIn 2013, Sir Douglas said money couldn't buy health - but could buy time in cancer fight.02 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNavy rule change embraces MovemberLieutenant Commander Mike Peebles made naval history yesterday, becoming the first officer to be shaved in preparation for growing a moustache for Movember.01 Nov 11:18 PM
New ZealandPatient offers dying doctor her medsA woman who requires regular injections to help slow the loss of her eyesight is willing to give her medication to a man battling to stay alive to see his daughter born.27 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMystery donor saves cancer campaignAn anonymous benefactor has donated $1 million towards a Northland cancer treatment centre just weeks before its fundraising deadline ran out.25 Oct 11:21 PM
New ZealandFlood of cash boosts hope of dad-to-beA flood of support has given Jared Noel faith that he can keep cancer at bay for long enough to hold his yet-to-be-born daughter.24 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleHair today, helping tomorrowRitchie Clark has a ready reply to any workmates on his construction site who hassle him about his flowing locks.19 Oct 07:39 PM
LifestyleVitamins protect against dying from breast cancer - studyWomen diagnosed with invasive breast cancer are less likely to die of the disease if they regularly consume a vitamin and mineral tablet.17 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandBreast cancer-screening services relinquishedAn "insurmountable" lack of radiologists has forced the Southern District Health Board to relinquish the southern breast-screening service from the middle of next year, the board announced yesterday.15 Oct 04:35 PM
EntertainmentMichael Douglas celebrating cancer resultsMichael Douglas is celebrating after doctors told him the chance of his tongue cancer returning is just five per cent.14 Oct 08:40 PM
LifestyleBreast patient: I'm me againAuckland grandmother of two Maria Ferguson wants to "love life to the fullest" after successful breast reconstruction surgery following her battle with cancer.14 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleHow breast cancer changes self-esteem and sex lifeNearly one in three women who had beaten breast cancer, and 54 per cent of those under 55, say they have sex less often.10 Oct 09:05 PM
EntertainmentThe Pogues guitarist diesMusician Philip Chevron, long-time guitarist with Irish folk-punk act The Pogues, has died after a battle with cancer.08 Oct 08:15 PM
LifestyleSunscreen gives full protection: studySunscreen provides 100 per cent protection against all three types of skin cancer and also safeguards a so-called superhero gene, a new study has found.08 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandSpecial trip for family of cancer childWith their youngest member's immune system vulnerable because of treatment for leukemia, the Johns family have had their activities limited.06 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleFight of their livesSeven women are diagnosed with breast cancer in New Zealand every day. Amelia Wade tells the stories of seven patients05 Oct 02:51 AM
New ZealandBrave fight to beat cancerEmerald Reid is among the seven NZ women diagnosed with breast cancer every day.04 Oct 04:30 PM
