Cancer
Hundreds of cancer cases undiagnosed during Covid lockdown
Hundreds of cancer cases went undiagnosed during the Covid-19 lockdown and the weeks that followed, as the health system focused on gearing up for a pandemic. A report by Te Aho o Te Kahu, the… Audio
Southland tavern set to become a hospital
On Friday, the Southland charity hospital Melissa Vining has been helping to create came one step closer after The Clifton Club Inn was handed over so it can be transformed into the facility. Melissa… Audio
Indepth team looks into dangerous alternative cancer therapies
Indepth reporter Susan Strongman's revealed that a so-called bleach water, claiming to be an alternative cancer therapy is still for sale. She talks to Jesse about her long piece talking to doctors… Audio
Link found between permanent hair dye and increased cancer risk
A scientific study of more than 45,000 women has found a link between permanent hair dye and an increased risk of breast cancer. Cancer epidemiologist Diana Sarfati from the Cancer Control… Audio
Claire Taipari on living with cancer: "Own your Story"
In November of 2018 Claire Taipari's regular mammogram came back all clear, but just one week later she felt a lump on her breast and decided to get it checked. After tests, three cancerous tumours… Audio
Aratika Trust - empowering people to live well
In the continuing series that explores stories about Māori whanau who live with cancer, producer Justine Murray is with the ladies of Aratika, a Rotorua-based charitable trust that run wellness… Audio
Greg Taipari on living with cancer: 'Knowledge is power'
While working as a Senior Ministerial Press Secretary in 2015, Greg Taipari couldn't shake a persistent cough, after seeking medical advice he was eventually diagnosed with throat cancer. He kept the… Audio
New blood test shows how quickly you are ageing
A new blood test has been developed to indicate a person's "pace of ageing", meaning it can estimate a person's biological age and help indicate whether they are more prone to develop chronic disease… Audio
Calling Home: Anna Dare in Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Anna Dare is the Chief Resident at the Trauma Surgery service at Toronto's Sunnybrook Hospital, but as of a few weeks ago she was redeployed to the ICU to cover shortages and help look after the… Audio
The 'daunting process' of creating a Covid-19 vaccine
A vaccine for Covid-19 could be developed in the next 18 months, but it could be longer depending on how the virus mutates, the head of the Human Vaccines Project says Audio
Some cancer screenings to resume
How has Covid 19 impacted on cancer patients, and those who may have the disease but cannot be diagnosed? Since lockdown began four weeks ago many patients' cancer treatment regimes have been changed… Audio
Professor Gary McLean: International Covid-19 update
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University who specialises in infectious diseases, immunology and antibody engineering. He joins the show to look at the big… Audio
'No evidence that Covid-19 is causing huge loss of life'
Professor Michael Levitt, a Nobel laureate and Stanford biophysicist, says there is no clear evidence that Covid-19 is causing massive loss of life, despite evidence to the contrary in places like… Audio
Professor Gary McLean: International Covid-19 update
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology who specialises in infectious diseases, immunology and antibody engineering. He looks at the big Covid-19 talking points in a week that saw global… Audio
Professor Gary McLean: International Covid-19 update
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University who specialises in infectious diseases, immunology and antibody engineering. He joins us on the spread of Covid-19… Audio
Professor Gary McLean: 'Don't discount a second Covid-19 wave'
New Zealander Gary McLean, a professor of molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University, says we shouldn't discount the idea of a second wave of Covid-19 hitting. Professor McLean joins the… Audio
How will Covid-19 affect cancer patients?
The Cancer Society says it expects most cancer treatments to go ahead as normal during the four week lockdown. The society says all chemotherapy will go ahead, while some other treatments may change… Audio
Puppy love: Ben Moon - Denali
American photographer and film maker Ben Moon was diagnosed with colorectal cancer aged twenty-nine. But his dog Denali helped him pull through. Ben is an adventure, lifestyle and portrait… Video, Audio
Blair Vining's legacy: Southland pub to become charity hospital
It's currently a pub, but soon the Clifton Club Inn will become the home of the Southland Charity Hospital.
The hospital is the dream of late cancer care advocate Blair Vining - and today it became… Video, Audio
Can wireless earbuds damage your brain?
Joel Moskowitz, a researcher at the University of California, says the close proximity of AirPods to the brain and inner ear may raise cancer risks But Australian professor Ken Karapidis says they… Audio