LifestyleMole check a lifesaverDaniel Grobler noticed a mole the size of a dollar coin on his chest but didn't pay it much attention.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey agrees to bowel cancer testThe Prime Minister has listed an invitation to undergo bowel cancer screening as one of the most bizarre he has received in his role as Prime Minister.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlain packaged tobacco debate beginsParliament will begin its debate on plain packaging for tobacco early next year, Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia has confirmed.16 Dec 10:05 PM
LifestyleGlobal cancer cases on the riseGlobal cancer cases rose to 14.1 million in 2012, with a "marked increase" in breast cancer diagnoses, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).12 Dec 09:25 PM
LifestyleWhy we need to reconsider the word cancerEarlier this year, leading American cancer scientists called for a set of changes to deal with the problem of over-diagnosis and over-treatment caused by cancer screening.10 Dec 09:40 PM
LifestyleMany lung cancer tumors are harmless - studyA provocative study has found that nearly one in five lung tumors detected on CT scans are probably so slow-growing that they would never cause problems.10 Dec 12:35 AM
New ZealandDown a river with many paddlesA group of friends have started an epic journey down the Waikato river this morning to raise money for a Bay of Plenty boy with a rare form of bone cancer.09 Dec 09:01 PM
LifestyleSurvivors: Act on the signsIan Trust spent six months with a store stomach and tiredness, but despite having a family history of bowel cancer he ignored the symptoms, thinking he should just "harden up".08 Dec 04:30 PM
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
