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There are many myths surrounding cancer and tobacco. Journalists
from several African countries recently gathered in Dar es Salaam
for the continent's largest cancer meeting where they identified
the myths most prevalent in their countries.
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Cancer and Tobacco Control
Gates gives massive boost to tobacco control in Africa 04.02.2010  The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has given a grant of $7 million over five years to the American Cancer Society to lead and coordinate the African Tobacco Control Consortium, a global coalition of public health-oriented organizations focusing on using evidence-based approaches to stem the tobacco epidemic in Africa.
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Cervical cancer risk in HIV+ women
Living with AIDS # 414
26.11.2009 Khopotso Bodibe  Preliminary results from a study conducted in Johannesburg show that women with HIV have a higher risk of developing cervical cancer than women who are HIV-negative.
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| | Let's stick with mammograms
23.11.2009 The United States Preventive Services Task Force has revised the breast screening guidelines, recommending mammograms for women 50 to 74, every other year. It says women and their doctors should discuss the benefits and risks of mammograms beginning at age 40, but that is no longer recommended.
Read more | Dying in pain a reality for most Africans
16.11.2009 Anso Thom DAR ES SALAAM - People living with cancer are dying on the African continent in terrible pain as they present too late with advanced cancers that are mostly incurable by the time they reach a health worker and if they do reach help most of them find that effective pain medication not available.
Read more | | Why a pap smear is important
13.11.2009 Thandi Zondi Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in South Africa. Many women are unaware that a simple screening test can detect cervical abnormalities early, which could save a life.
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Q & A with Prof. Lynn Denny
One of the organisers of the upcoming AORTIC conference and a leading expert on cervical cancer Professor Lynette Denny shares her thoughts on the cancer burden in Africa and what can be done to change the gloomy picture.
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Health-e interviewed Dr Otis Brawley, Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society on the eve of World Cancer Day (February 4). Brawley discusses the challenges particular to Africa and debunks some of the myths around cancer. 
