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Early detection: CANSA joins hands with traditional practitioners

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), hopes to raise awareness of the importance of early cancer detection by equipping traditional health practitioners (THPs) with the necessary know-how to recognise early signs and symptoms. CANSA Head of Advocacy, Zodwa Sithole,…

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…

‘I was 31 years old and I knew nothing about cancer’ – A survivor uses her experience as education

After discovering she had stage four breast cancer at 31, a survivor is using her experience to educate rural communities like the one she grew up in.

Early detection: CANSA joins hands with traditional practitioners

Breast cancer in men: Ignorance – the No 1 danger

‘I was 31 years old and I knew nothing about cancer’ – A survivor uses her experience as education

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