Radiation machines fail at Pretoria hospital
Cancer patients at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria are being denied life-saving treatment as radiation machines are out of order due to payment defaults resulting in poor maintenance.
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Radiation exposed workers want compensation
About 208 former employees of the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA) in Pelindaba, Pretoria are suffering from asthma, cancer and myetoma.
Although the cause of their illnesses is not clear, it is believed that they are suffering from occupational diseases.
Race determines survival in cervical cancer
Black women are almost six times more likely to die of cervical cancer than white women, partly because diagnosis is poor and many women don’t have regular Pap smears.
Quiting improves lung cancer survival
Lung cancer patients who quit smoking longer than a year before being diagnosed have better survival outcomes than patients who continue to smoke. This is according to a new study published in the journal Cancer.
Quality of life for dying patients
Simple human values may be as important for dying cancer patients as the latest medical treatment.
Q&A with Prof. Lynn Denny
One of the organisers of the upcoming AORTIC conference and a leading expert on cervical cancer Professor Lynette Denny shares her thoughts on the cancer burden in Africa and what can be done to change the gloomy picture.
Q &A with LIVESTRONG CEO
Cancer is one of the biggest killers in the world and even more so in Africa where patients have little or no access to preventative screening or treatment. Doug Ulman, President and CEO of LIVESTRONG recently spoke to Health-e News Service.
Push to make breast cancer a priority
A historic breakthrough. That’s how key stakeholders in breast health in South Africa described a meeting with the Health ministry on March 21, Human Rights Day. By Sue Segar The significant outcome of the meeting – attended by deputy health…
Push to make breast cancer a priority
A historic breakthrough. That'€™s how key stakeholders in breast health in South Africa described a meeting with the Health ministry on March 21, Human Rights Day. By Sue Segar
Public meetings rally support for cervical cancer jab
As school health teams get underway with the country's third annual human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive, Northern Cape public meetings aim to convince skeptical caregivers that the jab may be the best shot young girls have at preventing cervical cancer.
Professor Lynette Denny: A champion for cervical cancer
She describes herself as a 'doer' – someone who is passionate, enthusiastic and committed. She is globally known for her pioneering research in the prevention and early diagnosis of cervical cancer.
Prevent cancer with exercise and good food
This World Cancer Day experts urge South Africans to adopt healthier lifestyles to reduce their risk of developing the disease.
Prehistoric bone cancer discovered by local researchers
Scientists have discovered the oldest evidence of cancer dating back millions of years.
Popular heart medication recalled in SA due to cancer fears
A commonly-used heart medication in South Africa has been recalled due to a recently-revealed potential link to cancer.
Poor access to cancer treatment
Cancer patients relying on the state health system are increasingly struggling to access timeous treatment or their diagnosis and treatment is delayed until it is too late, cancer advocacy and support organisations have warned.