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NewsTūhoe negotiator and ex-deputy PM Sir Michael Cullen dies
Sir Michael Cullen has died from advanced lung cancer at age 76.
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Urgent need for national Māori liver cancer programme
) A national liver programme for Māori is urgently needed, according to a national group of Māori cancer specialists.
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First-time mother with cancer gives birth at 35 weeks
For weeks first-time māmā Josephine Hepi-Hika knew something wasn't but accepted being told by doctors the cause of her tiredness was due to her pregnancy. But as mother Kaama Elliot explains she knew something was wrong.
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More funding needed for cancer drugs
The National Party is calling on the government to support Dr Shane Reti's bill and help make life a little easier for those Kiwis facing significant medical bills while trying to beat cancer.
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Kiri Allan encourages wāhine to get smear test after cancer diagnosis
Kiritapu Allan: “Encourage your sisters, your mothers, your daughters, your friends - please #SmearYourMea - it may save your life.”
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More Kiwis to access life-saving cancer test kit
The National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP) is ensuring more than 66,000 people aged 60 to 74 can access the life-saving initiative.
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Government criticised for not targeting funding to Maori with cancer
Critics say funds need to be redirected to support kaupapa Maori following the Cancer Control Agency report.
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Basketball star returns to the court after courageous breast cancer battle
Mangākahia had a breakout season in 2018-2019, averaging 17 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds, leading the team to the 3rd seed - the highest in the school's history.
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Breast cancer support needed now more than ever
Because of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, it’s been difficult for patients who've had to go through treatment alone.
