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.
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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.
Cancer under the covers
After the bouts of radiation and chemotherapy are over, many cancer survivors are left to face the illness' often unspoken sexual side effects in the bedroom.
Cancer treatment: long and expensive wait
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Cancer treatment: Long and expensive wait
Cancer patients’ constitutional right to access healthcare services is under threat, and cheaper generics are prevented from entering the market due to patent barriers, says non-profit organisations advocating for cancer patients’ rights and treatment. Patent barriers are the main reason…
Cancer treatment: Bank balances have final say in SA
A grieving brother has called on the National Department of Health to make cancer treatment accessible within all corners of the country, especially rural communities. Muntu Nyathi lost his sister to breast cancer two weeks ago and in light of…
Cancer treatment interrupted after Gauteng DoH fails to pay supplier
Cancer patients were turned away today at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg as a radiation machine had not been repaired due to a non-payment dispute with Siemens.
Cancer treatment in the public sector ‘in crisis’?
Activists say the recent break-down of cancer services in KwaZulu-Natal is indicative of a broader problem in SA.
Cancer survivors and activists call out corporate greed
Cancer survivors and activists from the Fix the Patent Laws coalition are expected to march against the high costs of cancer medicine that they say is driven by greed.
Cancer survivor puts free treatment on top of wishlist
With cancer claiming nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 – according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) – a South African cancer survivor has urged the government to provide free cancer treatment for all.
Cancer survivor dedicates time to helping others
LIMPOPO - Having being diagnosed with stage three osteosarcoma – a type of bone cancer - at the age of 23 years, Nomsa Tshingowe (27) of Mulima village, outside Louis Trichard has fought off death.
Cancer still highly stigmatised around the world
Imagine being diagnosed with cancer. And then imagine not being able to tell anyone about it out of fear that they might blame you, or reject you, or avoid you, thinking you might infect them with it too.
Cancer services take strain in Gauteng
Cancer services in Gauteng are facing an emergency with regular reports of broken equipment, drug stock outs, long waiting lists for treatment and delayed diagnosis.
Cancer Research grant opportunity
The Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO works to achieve a world free of the fear of cancer. ASCO is pleased to announce to you and your membership the 2012 Conquer Cancer Foundation Grants Program. For over 25 years, the Conquer Cancer Foundation Grants Program has awarded over $70 million to deserving researchers.