Cancer
Pack of cigarettes a day causes 150 DNA mutations
Scientists have found that smoking a pack a day of cigarettes can cause 150 damaging changes to a smoker's lung cells each year.
Northland women waiting 4 months for gynaecology cancer treatment
Nearly two-thirds of Northland gynaecological cancer patients are not being treated within the recommended time, a new report has found.
Inmate with terminal cancer returned to prison
A convicted fraudster who is dying of cancer has been sent back to prison, as the Department of Corrections says it will review her case. Video
Inmate discharged back to hospital with just months to live
A terminally ill inmate has today been discharged from hospital back to prison, even though her doctors say she's too unwell. Video, Audio
Dying prisoner denied compassionate release
The family of a prisoner with terminal cancer is pleading with Corrections to allow her to spend her last months at home with family, but Corrections has declined compassionate release. Video, Audio
Can nutrition and meditation help treat cancer?
Kim Hill talks to Dr Ian Gawler, one of Australia's most experienced authorities on mind-body medicine and meditation. He and his wife, Dr Ruth Gawler, are visiting New Zealand to run a meditation… Audio
Dunedin med tech company gains US market access
A Dunedin-based medical technology company's cancer tests have been made available to nearly 20 million American military members and veterans.
Fiona Hatton - Sweet Louise Foundation 10 yr anniversary
The Sweet Louise Foundation was set up by Scott Perkins to help those who have incurable breast cancer after his wife, Louise, died from advanced breast cancer. The organisation is designed to help… Audio
Helen Kelly dies, aged 52
John Campbell visited Helen Kelly in her home in August to discuss her work, her life, and her illness. This is her story. Video, Audio
Tributes flow for unionist Helen Kelly after she dies of cancer
Tributes to Helen Kelly, former CTU head and one of New Zealand's most prominent ever trade unionists, have flowed from all corners of the country today following her death. Audio
P53: the gene that causes - and cures - cancer
P53 is a cancer gene with a Jekyll and Hyde personality. It stops cancer tumours growing, but mutant versions of the gene actually cause cancer. Audio
P53: the gene that causes - and cures - cancer
P53 is a cancer gene with a Jekyll and Hyde personality. It stops cancer tumours growing, but mutant versions of the gene actually cause cancer.
AudioBurnt food and hairdryers causing cancer?
Diana Sarfati of Massey University talks about some environmental factors that influence cancer. Audio
Researchers look to develop new cancer-detecting compounds
Victoria University researchers are looking to create improved technology that will help with the early detection of cancer and other diseases.
Let Family Court decide euthanasia issues - ex-PM
Former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer has waded into the emotionally-charged euthanasia debate, calling for the Family Court to have the final say.
Pharmac urged to fund Keytruda for other cancers
A cancer patient given just two days to live five months ago is calling for Keytruda to be publicly funded for cancers other than melanoma. Audio
Pharmac urged to fund Keytruda for other cancers
A cancer patient given just two days to live five months ago is calling on Pharmac to publicly fund Keytruda for cancers other than melanoma. Audio
Appeal for 'brave' decision on voluntary euthanasia
Politicians must be principled and brave on the question of voluntary euthanasia, Lecretia Seales' widower says. Audio
Doctors seek more drugs for incurable blood cancer
Cancer specialists say better access to drugs is needed to extend the lives of patients with an incurable fatal blood cancer, multiple myeloma. Audio
Cancer patient one of hundreds with campylobacter
Kirsty Webb is a mother of two who has been living with cancer for several years. The Havelock North woman is also one of more than 1000 people who have being sick with campylobacter. Video, Audio
