Concern over breast cancer
Lobby groups are concerned about the high numbers of women who die of breast cancer every year in South Africa, despite the fact that the disease is one of the most curable cancers if detected early.
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Cholesterol meds may fight breast cancer
New research has shed light on how the cholesterol-lowering drug, statins, may fight the development of breast cancer in some women.
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.
Childhood cancer: Traditional healers have vital role
It's estimated that at least half the children who have cancer are never diagnosed. But if caught early, most children can be treated successfully
Childhood cancer: Heroic teen beats disease while fighting hunger
At the age of 17, Xichavo Mhangani, fought and overcame not only childhood cancer but also hunger as he faced his journey alone. Now 19, the young man can look back at a period he describes as the most difficult…
Childhood cancer not a priority
As South Africa is celebrating women’s month, Reach For a Dream organisation is celebrating women who are making difference in South African medicine and making a difference in the lives of children with cancer.
Child cancer patients to get better treatment
The first ever public sector 'treatment' or 'sterile' room in South Africa officially opened its doors at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria. This will allow children battling cancer a better chance at recovery.
Chemo OK during pregnancy
The babies of breast cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy while pregnant do not appear to be at higher risk of complications, according to an article published in The Lancet Oncology.
Chemo can also cause more cancer
Chemotherapy, used to treat cancer, can damage healthy cells causing them to secrete a protein that sustains tumour growth and resistance to further treatment, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine.
Checking your breasts often could save your life
Statistics from the Cancer Association of SA (Cansa) show that one in every 36 women in South Africa has breast cancer, now the most common cancer among South African women. ANSO THOM reports.
Cervical cancer: unnecessary deaths that can be prevented
Cervical cancer-that affects the cervix, the lowest part of the uterus- is the deadliest among South African women, and the second most common behind breast cancer. Although highly treatable if detected early on, the country’s high prevalence rate is a…
Cervical cancer: Don’t delay the screening process
As South Africa marks the end of cervical cancer awareness month, experts have urged women to get screened often and avoid becoming a statistic. The country has a high prevalence, with 1 in 42 women having a lifetime risk of…
Cervical cancer threatens HIV-positive women
Health experts have warned of a possible increase of cervical cancer among HIV-positive women if nothing is done to prevent the Human Papilloma Virus, which causes this form of cancer.
Cervical cancer survivor lives to tell the tale
Pat McKenny never considered having a pap smear, in fact the thought of cervical cancer simply never crossed the mother of three's mind.
Cervical cancer steals sister too soon
After the passing of her sister, Sandra Madonsela* says she her sister might still be alive if she had gone for cervical cancer screening sooner.