Call for women to do pap smear test
Statistics show that cervical cancer kills more women than any other form of cancer in South Africa. Yet fewer women go for a regular pap smear test to check for the development of the cancer.
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Breast cancer: why it’s difficult to treat and what new approaches are on the horizon
Cancer cells can evade the immune system, create their own blood supply, and adapt to survive under different conditions.
Breast cancer: Five tips from an expert on catching it early and keeping safe
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Every year it claims more than 650,000 lives. Breast cancer affects more women in high-income countries like the US and the UK. But people in low- and middle-income countries, such…
Breast cancer survivor: Magic of motherhood still possible
A triple breast cancer survivor who gave birth to a baby girl just six months ago wants to instill hope in fellow women who are fighting the disease. She is a firm believer that the dreaded ‘c-word’ will never be…
Breast cancer survivor: “Let’s speak about cancer in our language”
Breast cancer is not an illness that affects only those who speak English and live in the city, says survivor Nelisa Sipamia, who grew up in a rural area, dependent on the public health care system.
Breast cancer survivor: ‘I lost a part of me, but I’m alive’
A breast cancer survivor shares how her life-changing experience prompted her to become an activist in the fight against breast cancer. She is determined to educate younger women about the important of regular cancer screening as the world commemorates Breast…
Breast cancer survivor on taking control of cancer
When Johannesburg’s Chantal Oosthuizen found a lump in her breast her idyllic life took an unexpected turn.
Breast cancer screening useless in absence of treatment
CAPE TOWN '€“ Late presentation by breast cancer patients in Africa remains the biggest challenge to reducing death rates, however if there is no accessible treatment there is no use in screening for cancer, experts told a meeting in Cape Town today.
Breast cancer screening reduces deaths, increases overdiagnoses
Routine breast cancer screening results in a reduced risk of dying from breast cancer but also results in overdiagnosis, according to an independent panel of experts reporting in The Lancet.
Breast cancer recurrence higher in obese
Breast cancer patients who are overweight or obese are at an increased risk for recurrence of the disease, according to a new study.
Breast cancer in men: Ignorance – the No 1 danger
Most men think breast cancer is a disease that only affects women. It’s this train of thought which proves to be dangerous since most males are only diagnosed at a later stage. Kelvin Woods is a perfect example after ignoring…
Breast cancer in men a reality
Breast cancer is most common in women, but growing evidence shows that men are also at risk of developing this type of cancer. About 1% of South Africans diagnosed with breast cancer are men. Johan Basson of Johannesburg is part of this small, yet significant cohort.
Breast cancer in HIV-positive women
"Shame about her cancer stopped my sister from asking for help sooner," a Khayalitsha woman, Monica, told the audience at a talk at the 17th Reach to Recovery International Breast Cancer Support Conference currently underway in Cape Town.
Breast cancer advocates demand three-month supplies of treatment
Many HIV patients are now issued with three-month supplies of treatment, cutting down the burden on clinics and patients. Now, breast cancer advocates want the same for women battling the cancer.
Brain cancer survivor teaches healthy eating to prevent diseases in others
A Limpopo dietician, diagnosed with cancer as a teenager, learned how to use food to fight cancer. Now, she’s sharing her knowledge of nutrition with others.