New ZealandSiblings hit by same cancer defy oddsAfter the double blow that two of their children had been diagnosed with the same cancer, a courageous Rotorua family hopes they have now beaten the disease.09 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBenedict Cumberbatch standing up to cancerFamous actors including Benedict Cumberbatch, Idris Elba and Gillian Anderson have come together for highly visual campaign to drive home the urgency of developing new treatments for cancer.08 Sep 03:20 AM
New ZealandScooter aids cancer sufferersIt started as a "boys' weekend" in 2009, but has grown into a major fundraiser.02 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleHopes pinned to $150k drugYoung Aucklander Sally Xu will die soon unless she can raise $150,000 for a new cancer medicine.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand$40m to reduce cancer treatment waiting times - NationalNational has announced $40 million in funding to reduce waiting times for cancer treatment and $50 million for more elective surgery and people with bone, muscle and joint problems such as arthritis.28 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandWomen told: Read your medical reportsA breast cancer lobby group is urging women to read their own medical files and talk to their GP, after a doctor forgot to tell a woman she had cancer.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatient dies after GP 'forgot' cancerA doctor could face legal action after he "completely forgot" to tell a patient, who later died, that it was likely she had breast cancer.25 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandAir force gives Aaron wingsAaron Rowe of Marton had always dreamed of taking such a flight and his wish was granted by the RNZAF.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Hedgehog' brings $5400Jaquie Brown's 3-year-old son says his Mum looks like a "beautiful hedgehog" now that she has shaved her head.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCancer teen's dream is for history tripCancer patient Samantha France dreams of going to Europe on a school trip as part of her history studies.21 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleObesity behind cancer casesMore than 12,000 new cases of cancer every year can be attributed to the patient being overweight or obese.18 Aug 08:40 PM
New ZealandMore Kiwis killed by cancerNew Zealanders are more likely to die from cancer than Australians, according to new research.15 Aug 08:51 PM
LifestyleSalt causes cancer cells to 'self-destruct' - studyScientists have created a technique which can cause cancer cells to self-destruct by injecting them with salt.14 Aug 10:10 PM
LifestyleHands up for positivityAn Auckland nail technician has been awarded a $30k grant through Jetstar's Flying Start scheme towards her free manicure and pedicure therapy service for women living with cancer.09 Aug 08:51 PM
LifestyleComedian to lose her locksComedian Jaquie Brown's famous short hair is about to get shorter, when she shaves it next week to raise finds for the Cancer Society.04 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleLiver cancer numbers to doubleThe number of people who develop liver cancer each year is expected to double within six years.27 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleRed Nose Day photo a big hitA stunning photo capturing the heart-warming bond between a heavily tattooed rocker and a sick little fairy-girl has gone viral - exactly as the unlikely looking pair wished.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCancer patient died after two-year delayA breast cancer patient died after a delay of nearly two years in informing her of her positive test results.21 Jul 06:49 AM
EntertainmentTV chef dies aged 45Host of NZ’s inaugural MasterChef, Ross Burden, unexpectedly died from an infection following treatment for cancer. He was 45.20 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessRelief as insurer backs downA major insurer has pulled an about-turn on breast reconstruction costs that had left cancer patients financially and physically distressed.20 Jul 12:19 AM
LifestyleWhen charity goes viralEven the Prime Minister has been called out. After having a bucket of icy water poured over his head, Christchurch real estate identity Mike Pero nominated John Key to take the challenge for charity.18 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleLydia Ko takes the ice bucket challengeLydia Ko has taken the ice bucket challenge, the social media craze that has raised millions for charity.18 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleCan cannabis stunt cancer growth?Scientists now believe the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis could be used to reduce tumour growth in cancer patients. But, they say, don't self medicate.14 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandCasino bars cancer patientA woman undergoing chemotherapy says she felt humiliated after being turned away from a Hamilton casino because she didn't have a doctor's note saying she needed to wear a hat.11 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleCervical cancer jab cleared of blood clot riskA Danish study has found the Gardasil vaccination does not increase the risk of blood clots despite initial concerns of a link between the two.09 Jul 03:20 AM
LifestyleCancer risk for middle-aged cycling menMiddle aged men who spend nine hours a week on their bike are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, new research suggests.08 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleCholesterol drugs could help prevent breast cancer - researchLowering cholesterol with statin drugs could help prevent breast cancer, new research suggests06 Jul 11:45 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Booze barons threatened by charity monthI'm sure a number of you have been tapped up by earnest, clear-eyed friends who've pledged to go "dry" for July as a fundraising initiative to help adults with cancer.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother mountain to climb for survivorCancer patient Nick White had a 50 per cent chance of survival when he had half his tongue removed and rebuilt using muscle from his forearm.03 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleBugs in our systems: our future resistanceThe resistance of superbugs to antibiotics may seem like a horror show of the distant future to many people.01 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Action needed to rid us of deadly diesel fumesTwo years ago the International Agency for Research on Cancer categorised diesel exhaust fumes as class one carcinogens in the same category as asbestos, arsenic and cigarette smoke.01 Jul 05:00 PM
