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Rising number of cancer screening samples binned because of transit delays
One family said they hand-delivered a sample to the post office and it still arrived late.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Hamilton and Te Awamutu Parks to become seas of yellow
Cancer Society teams up with councils to create special daffodil memory meadows.
Relay brings injection of joy and funds for Cancer Society’s Hamilton lodge
Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge in Hamilton, a free home away from home.
Free breast cancer screening for 69 to 74-year-olds to start within three years
Health Minister says there is "a lot to be done" before the screening age can be lifted.
Focus: Family desperately fundraises for medication
A family desperately fundraises to cover the costs of unfunded medications required to prolong the life of Simon Clark, who is battling multiple myeloma. Video / Jason Oxenham
'Resilience and grace': Legendary Kiwi busker loses cancer battle
Hickling died from pancreatic cancer just three months after being diagnosed.
Dermatologists call for ban of nasal spray tan
Dermatologists have joined the Cancer Society in raising concerns about Permatan.
Prostate cancer: 'I don’t want anyone else to go through the hell I’ve gone through'
The Prostate Cancer Foundation wants an initial pilot for all men aged over 50.
'Biggest battle of my life': Woman's organs pulled out in bid to slow cancer in rare treatment
Grace Patel 'almost died twice' after surgery. Now she's got a shot at life.
'Hell of a hill': Removal of car park outside cancer centre 'cruel', says relative
The council says it removed the park for safety reasons.
Palmy's Josh Gowan clocking up the marathons in support of cancer research
Josh Gowan is completing a half-marathon a day throughout November.
Editorial: Alcohol and sport sponsorship call - will new Govt be game enough?
OPINION: Our editorial on tackling alcohol sponsorship of sport and community events.
'Outrage and anger': Cancer victim's health records accessed and used in targeted advertising
Now the company involved has been fined $10,000.
Child Cancer Foundation breakfast and auction raises $21k
“We’re always happy with the support that we get.”
'I’m one of the lucky ones', breast cancer survivor says ahead of Pink Walk
Rotorua walkers are preparing to walk in a colourful pink crowd tomorrow night.
Record demand for Cancer Society Hamilton accommodation
Marathon in a Month fundraiser to help lodge keep up with surge in demand for services.
I’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, now what?
How to accept, adjust and adapt to being "someone who has cancer".
Week’s top stories: NZ faces potentially worst El Nino scorch in 80 years
Everything from the weather to politics to movie moguls made for another interesting week.
Cancer treatment: Why does NZ lag so far behind Australia?
The chief executive of the Cancer Society says we needs to catch up.
The ‘earth-shattering’ tragedy motivating Matt Gibb on Celebrity Treasure Island
The TV personality is representing the Cancer Society on the reality show.
Late treatment heightens prostate cancer risk - kaumatua
Dene Ainsworth, of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, urges Māori men to get checked.
Dai Henwood's new direction: ‘I’m living in the moment’
As he battles stage four bowel cancer, the beloved comedian opens up about his family.
'Wonderful': Cancer patients grateful for free lodging as demand for services rises
"The Cancer Society - if they weren’t there, many people would have nowhere to go."
'He loved his life': Father-of-four underwent 6 surgeries to try to beat brain cancer
Brett Hunter's wife Jo has opened up about her late husband's cancer journey.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
Breast cancer survivor shares her journey ahead of Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day will support the more than 25,000 Kiwis diagnosed with cancer this year.
'Petrified': CEO, nurse prepare to skydive to raise cash for Cancer Society
"I just want to give back to the Cancer Society because they give so much."
Common symptom resulted in Dad's 'terrifying' diagnosis
The former Knights player only had one symptom when he was given the shock diagnosis.
Kiwi mum’s heartbreak: ‘I worry for my daughters’
Breast cancer has devastated Auckland mother Ofa Soakai's family.