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Key agrees to bowel cancer test

The 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.

Plain packaged tobacco debate begins

Parliament will begin its debate on plain packaging for tobacco early next year, Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia has confirmed.

Global cancer cases on the rise

Global cancer cases rose to 14.1 million in 2012, with a "marked increase" in breast cancer diagnoses, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Why we need to reconsider the word cancer

Earlier 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.

Many lung cancer tumors are harmless - study

A 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.

Down a river with many paddles

A 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.

Survivors: Act on the signs

Ian 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".

Kiwis should be upfront on No 2 cancer

A Hollywood movie star and a two All Black brothers have helped launch a campaign raising awareness of New Zealand's second most deadly cancer.

Survivor's battle to find job

Daniel McDonald has survived two cancerous brain tumours in eight years but says he's facing a greater battle trying to find a job.

Could 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.

Iridologist largely cleared of wrongdoing

Dragan Ilic: Putting prostate cancer to the test

The 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.

Dying knight buys time

In 2013, Sir Douglas said money couldn't buy health - but could buy time in cancer fight.

Navy rule change embraces Movember

Lieutenant Commander Mike Peebles made naval history yesterday, becoming the first officer to be shaved in preparation for growing a moustache for Movember.

Patient offers dying doctor her meds

A 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.

In the pink to raise $100,000 for breast cancer research