Tag: cancer
Essential cancer treatments will be greenlighted under National
By Christopher Luxon, National Party leader and MP for Botany
Many more Kiwis will receive essential cancer treatments if National forms a government in...
National will boost funding for cancer treatments
Christopher Luxon says a National Government he leads will fund 13 cancer treatments that are available in Australia but not New Zealand.
“Each year, more...
Her treatments are failing – she could have months to live
A woman battling metastatic melanoma has discovered she could have months to live as treatment fails.
As the Times previously reported, Beachlands local Gemma Malins...
Howick Locals’ ride for prostate
Four Howick men are riding in Pedal4Prostate, a charity cycling event that raises funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
They have fittingly named their team...
Local companies raise over $20k for cancer
By Jim Birchall
The annual ‘Brave the shave’ was a massive success again this year, with a total of $22,981.51 being raised by United Industries...
OPINION: ‘National’s cancer plan will end the postcode lottery’
At the recent National Party conference in Christchurch National leader Simon Bridges outlined National’s plan for cancer care.
Cancer is the biggest cause of death...
OPINION: More action needed in fight against cancer
New Zealanders suffering from cancer shouldn’t have to raise money online or sell their family home to be able to buy life-saving medicines.
Too many...
Cancer and plogging changed her life
Being diagnosed with Cancer saved her life, says Charlotte Liu who has learned to embrace life and do something positive for the environment and...
Mark’s big Race4Life wish
If there’s one thing Mark Beetham is, he's a fighter.
The 52-year-old has bravely battled bowel cancer for eight years, all while being a loving...
Quax, the pathfinder
Dick Quax was a straight talking character whose Dutch stubborness and determination in the 1970s led New Zealand distance runners back to the glory...