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Sixteen cancer patients successfully challenged a Cape Town hospital's decision to terminate their oncologist's privileges, highlighting the importance of patient rights and access to quality healthcare.
Sixteen cancer patients successfully challenged a Cape Town hospital's decision to terminate their oncologist's privileges, highlighting the importance of patient rights and access to quality healthcare.
Tracy Damons, a 43-year-old oncology nurse, triumphs over stage 2 breast cancer to graduate cum laude from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, inspiring others with her story of perseverance and advocacy for early detection.
The Gauteng Department of Health announced it would appeal a recent Johannesburg High Court judgment in favour of the Cancer Alliance over radiation oncology services.
Budget reallocations in South Africa raise alarm bells for cancer patients as funds shift away from critical healthcare services. With only a fraction of necessary stem cell transplants being performed, thousands face dire consequences. What does this mean for the future of cancer care?
Cancer Alliance is exploring legal responses after Gauteng Health appealed a High Court ruling that declared the department's failure to provide radiation treatment to 3 000+ cancer patients unconstitutional, despite having R784 million specifically allocated for this purpose since 2023.
Cancer Alliance is exploring legal responses after Gauteng Health appealed a High Court ruling that declared the department's failure to provide radiation treatment to 3 000+ cancer patients unconstitutional, despite having R784 million specifically allocated for this purpose since 2023.
Graham-Maré: A beacon of hope in the fight against cancer. Her unwavering commitment to raising awareness and fostering support within communities serves not only as a personal testament to her resilience but also as a clarion call to action.
A landmark High Court judgment has declared Gauteng's failure to provide cancer treatment to approximately 3 000 patients 'unlawful and unconstitutional. ' Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and officials from Charlotte Maxeke and Steve Biko academic hospitals have been ordered to implement immediate plans to address the years-long backlog after Cancer Alliance and Section27 took legal action. The case reveals a healthcare crisis that may have cost more lives than the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
The Government of South Africa, Unitaid, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a joint initiative to combat cervical cancer, a preventable and potentially curable disease that claims thousands of lives annually.
If there's one thing Hollywood never fails to deliver, it’s compelling stories. Join us as we explore the budding relationship of Meryl Streep and Martin Short, a delightful reminder that romance can flourish at any moment in life, and that love knows no age.
Eurolab has achieved a landmark legal victory in South Africa, allowing the company to produce and sell a generic version of the prostate cancer medication enzalutamide, ensuring affordable access for patients
Eurolab has achieved a landmark legal victory in South Africa, allowing the company to produce and sell a generic version of the prostate cancer medication enzalutamide, ensuring affordable access for patients
Eurolab has achieved a landmark legal victory in South Africa, allowing the company to produce and sell a generic version of the prostate cancer medication enzalutamide, ensuring affordable access for patients
The matter arose after Eurolab identified the potential of enzalutamide, an inhibitor, used in the treatment of prostate cancer patients in South Africa.
Margaret Gardiner, former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe, makes her literary debut with 'Damaged Beauty: Joey Superstar', a novel that explores the glamorous yet tumultuous world of modelling through the lens of resilience.
As alarming revelations surface regarding cancer-causing chemicals in synthetic hair braiding products, black women are faced with heightened health risks.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, shares her journey through cancer treatment and expresses gratitude for Prince William's unwavering support as she celebrates her remission.
The 44-year-old actress was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, but Munn initially told her husband John Mulaney that she wanted to keep the news under wraps.
Doctors previously described the cancer as being aggressive and that the tumour could double in size within 18 to 24 hours.
Explore the emotional and financial challenges faced by families of childhood cancer patients, as highlighted by experts and personal stories, in light of International Childhood Cancer Day 2025.
South Africa unites with global efforts to improve early diagnosis, treatment, and support for young cancer patients
Childhood blood cancer devastates families across South Africa, with survival rates alarmingly low. Discover the challenges of late diagnosis and the urgent call for increased awareness and donor registration in the fight for children's lives.
In a landmark initiative to combat childhood cancer, the World Health Organisation has launched a revolutionary platform providing free cancer medicines to children in developing nations.
New statistics reveal that breast and cervical cancers are now the leading causes of death among South African women, surpassing HIV, highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness and funding for early detection and treatment.