Today marks first ever World Lymphoma Day
Today marks World Lymphoma Day and it is for the first time that it will be a globally-branded event launched by Campaign for Cancer
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Cancer
Non-communicable diseases a threat to the health system
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) threaten to overwhelm a health system already under strain from HIV and tuberculosis.
Read More » Non-communicable diseases a threat to the health systemCancer and HIV fields collaborate for a cure
Revolutions in cancer treatment are being tested in HIV in the hopes it will bring the world closer to a cure.
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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.
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Obese or not: Excess fat makes you sick
In South Africa, excess body weight is a massive problem, and is linked to a growing number of deaths - study.
Read More » Obese or not: Excess fat makes you sickCancer is not a death sentence
After suffering with painful colon cancer for nearly five years, 59 year old Maki Makunyane-Moela of Alexandra township has been diagnosed free of the disease and is now on a mission to spread awareness that a cancer diagnosis is not always a death sentence.
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Help for man with lipoma growth
Jacob Skhosana – a 75-year-old man with a large, debilitating growth behind his ear – is a happy man after it was removed.
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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.
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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.
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Man to be charged with rape of cancer patient
A man alleged to have raped a 13-year-old cancer patient has been apprehended after spending months on the run.
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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.
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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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Super-size South Africa: the role of the supermarket
Does the expansion of supermarkets across the country have anything to do with our expanding waist-lines?
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Prehistoric bone cancer discovered by local researchers
Scientists have discovered the oldest evidence of cancer dating back millions of years.
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How to counter the dangers of sitting
A new study found that one hour of daily exercise can completely eliminate the health risks of prolonged sitting.
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