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‘Hardest year of my life’: Dawson’s Creek star opens up about cancer battle
The father-of-six revealed his colorectal cancer diagnosis in November.

‘A woman dies every 48 hours’: Meet the dogs trained to detect cancer
These trained canines are key players in the fight against a devastating disease.

How support helped a young cancer patient’s journey to health and happiness
He was diagnosed with leukaemia at 11 months, needing a stem cell transplant.

Govt reject advice to lower cancer screening age further for Māori, Pasifika
The Government is focused on 'need, not race'.

‘Will cost lives’: Outcry over Govt’s bowel screening decision
Experts argue earlier screening for Māori could prevent more bowel cancer deaths.

Tevaga’s tribute to late friend fuels his Mt Smart comeback
Jazz Tevaga on the passing of his former teammate and playing against the Warriors.

Ian Tollemache cancer patient
A cancer patient who lost a lung in a botched surgery believes he should get a life-changing transplant. Video / RNZ / Nick Monro

Are these products in your bathroom cupboard harming your health?
Here are the ingredients to look out for on the labels.

Bowel cancer screening eligibility age to be lowered for everyone
Simeon Brown says the move will eventually align NZ with Australia.

Kiwi selling her home to pay for unfunded breast cancer treatment
'I wouldn’t be able to have treatment otherwise,' says Aucklander Catherine Cooke.

As an oncologist, I have advice: Don’t wait until retirement to enjoy life
Here are five things my patients have taught me about living meaningfully.

‘Where were the warning labels?’: Bowel cancer survivor on processed meat
Morris-Marr, 44, is now cancer-free after receiving a rare liver transplant last year.

‘Deteriorated really quickly’: Dai Henwood shares cancer update
'I've obviously got some tumour activity going on in my lungs.'

Cancer Society funds boost ovarian cancer detection research
The researchers aim to create early detection tests, improving survival rates.

Some like it hot: The final chapter for NZ's beloved firefighters calendar
How the iconic fundraiser evolved from beefcake and brawn to cancer kids and cute dogs.

Wānaka cancer patient raises $400k to get cutting-edge treatment in China
Emma Holden, 36, will soon travel to Shanghai, China for cutting-edge cancer treatment.

Kiwi to swim Cook Strait to raise money for Ovarian Cancer New Zealand
"If she can go through what she’s gone through then I can swim across that body of water."

‘Hell of a fight’: Retiree battles ACC after delayed terminal cancer diagnosis
He was turned down, then offered $19,732, which he said was an 'insult'.

'It wasn't about me any more': Former student honours legacy of beloved teacher with terminal cancer
One message he wants to share through the doco is for men to be proactive with health.

Hamiltonian to walk in Relay for Life to help people 'open up' about diagnosis
Kezia Kurian's mother suspected she had cancer - but told no one.

Labour MP on cancer battle and the support getting her through
Lemauga Lydia Sosense says her outlook on life has changed dramatically.