Improve cancer care in SA
South African cancer NGOs have joined forces to address shortcomings in the quality of and access to cancer care in South Africa.
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Cancer patient’s fight for treatment, survival
In September last year Karin Collins went to the doctor complaining of pain in her ear and throat. The doctor examined her, found nothing wrong, charged her a consultation fee, and sent her home with some pills. But the pain got worse and Karin returned to the doctor twice just to be told there was nothing wrong with her throat, but there might rather be something wrong with her 'head' ' the doctor diagnosed a mental disorder, prescribed anti-depressants and admitted her to hospital as a psychiatric patient.
Patents vs Access to drugs
OPINION: Lifesaving drugs under disputed patents could become more easily available in future depending on the outcome of a case before the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein on Tuesday.
ART fights cervical cancer in HIV+
Antiretroviral therapy reduces the incidence of pre-cancerous cervical lesions in HIV-positive women, South African investigators reported in the online edition of AIDS. Their study also showed that HIV therapy was associated with a regression of pre-existing lesions.
Smoking in pregnancy linked to autism
Women who smoke during pregnancy may increase their children's risk of high-functioning autism, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
Women more likely to survive melanoma
Women have a 30% better chance of surviving the skin cancer melanoma than men, new research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology suggests.
Demand for enquiry into drug stockouts
HIV activists and health workers are demanding an enquiry into continuing drug shortages, specifically a number of critical antiretrovirals that are central to government's treatment programme.
Protecting young women Living with AIDS # 515
New and bold efforts are needed to reduce the number of new HIV infections amongst young girls and women. This is one of the key focus areas of the new National Strategic Plan on HIV and AIDS, which came into effect last month.
Malaria & HIV Living with AIDS # 514
Malaria symptoms are often mistaken for the common flu and many people leave them unchecked. This often leads to severe illness and death, especially in people who have HIV.
Myths around AIDS still abound Living with AIDS # 513
About 30 years into the AIDS epidemic, myths around HIV/AIDS and its transmission still abound. A study by a Wits University sociologist in several townships of Mpumalanga shows that AIDS is still misunderstood.
No more smoking in public
Smokers will be prohibited from smoking on beaches, in outdoor eating areas or at sports or other public events if a proposed amendment to the Tobacco Control Products Act is approved.
Childhood obesity linked to later cancer
Obese children are at an increased risk for developing liver cancer as adults, according to a new study presented at the International Liver Congress in Barcelona.
Lifestyle choices can decrease your cancer risk
Don't smoke, eat healthy food, and do regular exercise ' most people know that these lifestyle choices lower your risk for cancer. But many people still don't make these choices.
Cigarette display ban comes into effect
Large shops and supermarkets in England have to hide cigarettes from public view since the ban on tobacco displays recently came into effect in the country.
Many don’t know tobacco harms heart
Many smokers are unaware that tobacco use and second-hand smoke can cause heart disease, according to a new report released at the World Heart Federation World Congress of Cardiology in Dubai.