Cancer is when abnormal cells (malignant cells) multiply and grow within the body. Cancer can develop in body organs, tissue, the lymph system and bloodstream.

Capital and Coast DHB patients are benefiting from the extra $188 million the government has invested in the DHB since 2009.
Health Minister Tony Ryall is visiting Wellington Hospital today to personally congratulate Capital & Coast DHB teams for stepping up and providing more patients with faster treatment.

Associate Minister of Health, Tariana Turia has welcomed research findings by the Department of Public Health at University of Otago. The CancerTrends study, shows that there are large improvements in cancer survival, although the research also points to a significant gap between Maori and non-Maori survival rates, and the enduring gap for those on low incomes.

Cancer survival is significantly improving in New Zealand, but inequalities in survival remain stark according to a new report released today by the University of Otago and the Ministry of Health.

The researchers have investigated survival over 21 different cancers for people diagnosed from 1991 to 2004, and followed up for possible death till the end of 2006. This data was then linked to census data, allowing accurate analyses for the first time of trends by ethnicity and household income.

Members of the Chiefs will be shaving their heads in support of Leukaemia & Blood Cancer (LBC) New Zealands Shave for a Cure campaign.

The Melanoma Foundation of New Zealand has today announced the launch of the Melanoma Research Institute of New Zealand, a fully owned not-for-profit subsidiary organisation.

A study published in The Lancet has found that taking a low dose of aspirin daily may prevent cancer and stop it from spreading.

Everyone is invited to be part of the first-ever national Holistic Cancer Congress that will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, on March 31st and April 1st 2012.

A study that examined the fatigue of 633 breast cancer survivors has found that a healthy dose of omega-3 fats can lessen inflammation and fatigue.

A University of Waikato student is creating an inventory and repository of marine organisms in Tauranga Harbour to see if there are potential cancer-or PSA-beating compounds in Bay of Plenty waters.

Camp Quality, a not-for-profit volunteer organisation which provides support programmes for children living with cancer, is planning an odd-ball National Awareness Day this year with a focus on unusual footwear.

A study has found that men with prostate cancer have an increased risk of dying from a condition other than the prostate cancer itself.

Kia ora - E te iwi, a cancer education and support programme for Maori, has been gifted to the Maori health community by the Cancer Society. The programme is the result of the Society working collaboratively with Iwi and Maori health providers to develop a Kaupapa Maori cancer education programme to be delivered for Maori by Maori.

Cancer patients will soon benefit from the first radiotherapy programme of its kind to arrive in New Zealand.

The nutrient lycopene, found in cooked tomatoes, has been shown to have cancer-slowing properties that stop cancer's ability to attach itself to a healthy blood supply.

This Valentine’s Day Cancer Society Auckland is hosting a Trademe auction, to raise funds to help them support families living with cancer.

The international journal Psycho-Oncology has published a new study, undertaken by researchers at the Cancer Society Social and Behavioural Research Unit, on physical activity for people affected by cancer.

Feilding woman Elizabeth Howan died of bowel cancer, following six years of doctors telling her that her chronic pain was 'in her head'.

Cancer is the most feared illness for New Zealanders according to a survey undertaken by the Southern Cross Health Society.

A Facebook campaign is hoping that Barbie will go bald in support of women who suffer hair loss from alopecia and cancer treatments.