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'It could cost someone's life': Starship nurses warn of 'immediate' risk to patient safety
The letter to Dale Bramley was signed by 85 nurses from two Starship wards.
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The silent killer in Kiwi stomachs
Half the world carries it. Most Kiwis have never heard of it. It's linked to 75% of stomach cancers, and New Zealand still isn't screening for it. Video / Mike Scott
'Bugger off, cancer': Black Caps wife's leukaemia treatment complete
'There have been hard days, but she’s always been positive.'
'Robbed of time': Mother faces cancer as daughter battles brain tumour
The family is fundraising to support Lisa and Tayler through treatment.
'Wrap your family and friends around you like a korowai': Dying dad filmed vlogs for his son
Former principal Shane Nicholas died just months after his brain tumour was discovered.
Shane's cancer story
As Shane Nicolas battled terminal brain cancer, having a positive attitude was key for him, wife Samara and son Blaze. Video / Lauren Chittock Cancer Society
Dai Henwood speaks to Katie Bradford | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Dai Henwood speaks to Katie Bradford | Ryan Bridge TODAY
‘Enjoy your life’: Young Auckland man faces $500k fight for cancer therapy overseas
The therapy, costing up to $1 million, is not yet publicly available in New Zealand.
Sophie Weir speaks about her diagnose with breast cancer
Sophie Weir on her diagnose with breast cancer.
Gaige cuts his hair for a cause
Gaige Aitchison-Budd, 9, has been growing his hair for three years. He will cut it on Friday as part of a school fundraiser for a breast cancer charity. Video / Merle Cave
How New Zealand could eliminate cervical cancer completely | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Cancer Society CEO Nicola Coom says New Zealand is falling behind in cancer prevention. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
$30m cancer lodge planned for BoP: 'It will make a huge difference'
The 40-room lodge will offer free accommodation, meals and transport to Tauranga Hospital.
Testing NZ's first $800k AI machine that checks if moles are cancerous
OPINION: There are 33 of these AI mole scanners in Australia but only one in New Zealand.
Pregnant mum forced to travel for cancer treatment. Soon others in her area won't have to
'Every part of life would have been that little bit easier,' says cancer survivor.
Young melanoma survivor's warning for people who 'glorify tan lines'
'You don’t pay for it now, but down the track when the damage surfaces – it’s too late.'
'I'm living with advanced breast cancer, I'm not dying of it'
Diana Wood was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 at age 54.
Young father's life cut short by bowel cancer – family warn about symptom-free risk
Bowel cancer is New Zealand's second-deadliest cancer, killing 1200 each year.
He cancelled his health insurance due to 'exorbitant' premiums. Then he got cancer
Ray Le Prou said he was quoted $15,000 to have a mole removed from his face.
‘I’ve had the best time’: Kiwi woman’s bucket-list life with terminal cancer
Faced with incurable cancer, Hayley Killalea took a world tour.
'Taken everything I own': Cop completes major golfing milestone weeks before he dies
The 58-year-old vowed to complete every 18-hole golf course in NZ amid a cancer diagnosis.
From rugby boots to stillettos: Eden Park set to transform into a catwalk for Breast Cancer
Eden Park’s famed rugby turf will become a runway for Fashion on the Field — the first-ever catwalk held on the stadium’s field, reports Katie Oliver.
Closer to home: Cancer Society confirms 20-room lodge to be built in Whangārei
The lodge will enable cancer patients to use the new radiation oncology facility.
'I don't want pity': How two NZ strangers connected over rare cancer
ZM host Georgia Burt and Hayley Killalea reflect on their very different futures.
One in three kiwis impacted by Cancer - how to support Daffodil Day
Cancer Society Ambassador Marianne Delany on the impact of a cancer diagnosis. Video / Herald NOW