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.
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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: long and expensive wait
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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.
Cancer related question? Dial 0861-ASK-NOW
Accessing useful and reliable information on their condition is often one of the biggest obstacles facing people diagnosed with a life threatening illness such as cancer. The launch of a cancer call centre in Gauteng province is aiming to offer the support, information, advice and advocacy that is often lacking.
Cancer patients: Relief as oncology unit opens in Mbombela
Travelling long distances for treatment is a thing of the past for Mpumalanga cancer patients, who can now receive treatment at the newly-opened oncology unit at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mbombela.
Cancer patients dying as a result of delayed treatment
Medicine stock-outs, broken machinery and poor hospital administration are hindering access to cancer treatment that determines whether patients live or die in the public sector.