Cervical cancer robs Nelspruit community of influential sangoma
Sarah Masinga* was a sister, grandmother and a friend to many living with HIV in Daantjie. Sarah recently lost her months’ long battle with cervical cancer.
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Cervical cancer risk in HIV+ women Living with AIDS # 414
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.
Cervical cancer can be treated if detected early
In South Africa, cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. It kills about 3 400 women every year. The good news is that cervical cancer is preventable and curable if detected early.
Cervical cancer can be treated
One woman tells OurHealth her story of battling one of South Africa’s deadliest cancers.
Celebrating breast cancer awareness month
Scores of Ekurhuleni women gathered together recently to join in a 4km fun walk – the first annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk aimed at creating an awareness of the illness in the local community.
Catching cancer early
The most common cancers affecting women are breast and cervical cancer. A regular pap smear can help women detect cervical cancer early when effective treatment is possible.
Caring for your breast
One in 27 women is diagnosed with breast cancer every year in South Africa. Women are advised to follow a simple precautionary procedure in order to detect the cancerous growth early.
Cape Town cancer survivor beats odds with baby
Young couple and first-time parents Lee-Anne and Ashton Williams are in awe of their little bundle of joy, but baby Zachary is no ordinary child.
CANSA seal of recognition aims to promote health living
CANSA’s Smart Choice Endorsement Program will award a seal of recognition to products that have health benefits and reduce the risk of cancer, in a bid to promote healthy living among South African consumers.
CANSA internationally recognised for its no-tobacco campaign
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) was recently awarded with the 2009 World No Tobacco Day Achievement Award presented to CANSA CEO, Sue Janse van Rensburg by Dr Stella Anyangwe, World Health Organization Representative in South Africa, at a recently hosted Symposium on Environmental Carcinogens in Pretoria in honour of World Cancer Day held on 4 February 2010.
Cancer: Wilms tumour common in kids but difficult to detect
Despite Wilms tumour-a cancer of the kidney that typically occurs in children and very rarely in adults-being the second most common cancer among young children in South Africa, there are several factors that still hinder early diagnosis. Professor Janet…
Cancer: know your chances
World Cancer Day is commemorated on 4 February and the theme for this year's celebration is: 'Together it is possible'.
Cancer: It’s all about the price tag
Dr Marais, CEO of the Independent Clinical Oncology Network (ICON), examines the high cost of cancer in South Africa and the financial impact on the patient and practitioner.
Cancer will kill 13.2m by 2030
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) this week released GLOBOCAN 2008, a new database which provides the most accurate assessment of the global cancer burden. It shows that Cancer will kill more than 13.2 million people a year by 2030, almost double the number who died from the disease in 2008.
Cancer vaccine registered
South African women can now, for the first time, be vaccinated against cervical cancer. This follows the recent registration by the Medicines Control Council of a vaccine to prevent the growth of this particular cancer.