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.
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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.
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.
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'.