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International Childhood Cancer Day: understanding the 33% impact of blood cancer in South Africa
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.
Cancer crisis: more women die from breast and cervical cancers than HIV in South Africa
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.
World Cancer Day highlights urgent need for a shift towards people-centred cancer care in South Africa
The Cancer Association of South Africa stresses the importance of creating supportive, patient-focused care to improve outcomes for those affected by cancer
World Cancer Day 2025: unique strategies for cancer care in South Africa
As World Cancer Day approaches, experts highlight innovative treatments and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to enhance cancer care in South Africa, urging communities to unite for better outcomes.
‘Cancer didn't break me': The inspiring journey of South African content creator Sharney Blackway
This October, join us in celebrating the remarkable story of Sharney Blackway, a young mother whose battle against triple-negative breast cancer not only reshaped her life but inspired countless others to find strength through adversity
Understanding the BRCA gene and its role in breast cancer risk
Dr Lisa Dalmeyer unpacks the significance of the BRCA gene, early detection strategies and the implications for families during this critical observation period.
Understanding prostate cancer: a call for awareness among South African men
Prostate cancer poses an alarming risk to men's health, particularly among black communities. Discover why awareness, early detection and community support are crucial in the fight against this devastating disease.
From healer to patient: KwaZulu-Natal doctor's race against time for stem cell match
Andrew Ross turned his routine blood donation into a life-or-death mission after being diagnosed with a rare blood cancer. His urgent plea for stem cell donors is igniting community action—could you be the match that saves him?
uMlazi unites for prostate cancer awareness campaign
A vital prostate cancer testing drive was held over the weekend, educating people during Cancer Awareness Month, about risk factors and the significance of early detection.
Changing lives one cupcake at a time
Cupcakes of Hope continues to “bake a difference” in the lives of children suffering from cancer and their families. Next Saturday, September 28, is National Cupcake Day.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Essential information for parents
According to Cansa, between 800 to 1 000 SA children are diagnosed with cancer annually. However, it’s estimated that half of the children with cancer in South Africa are never diagnosed.
African radiology and oncology constraints to be addressed by health congress
When it comes to radiology, experts are concerned about resource limits and insufficient skills and services in Africa, especially if one looks at cancer detection and treatment.
The five most common cancers in South Africa
Modern medicine and advanced screening techniques have significantly improved the success rate of cancer treatments, providing better chances of survival for those diagnosed with cancer.
AmaZulu give blood cancer the red card
AmaZulu Football Club will encourage supporters to register as stem cell donors after becoming DKMS soccer heroes this week.
Soccer clubs to swell donor ranks
DKMS, previously the Sunflower Fund, is pairing up with soccer clubs around the country to ask players and their supporters to make small sacrifices in becoming stem cell donors.
Flipping big deal for childhood cancer
This week hundreds of teachers swopped their formal shoes for Flip Flop Day to raise money to help children with cancer.
Gauteng fights back against cervical cancer with an HPV vaccination drive
This programme is being conducted in all Gauteng public primary and special schools; it started on February 5 and ends on March 20.
Superheroes help child cancer patients
Smit said she worked with the medical physics team to determine the safety of the paints and, with their permission, began her thermoplastic mask-painting journey.
A cancer prevented is better than a cancer cured
The past 30 years have seen a doubling in the incidence of cancer in sub-Saharan Africa.
Health minister joins PinkDrive initiative to highlight importance of cancer screening
Preventative measures and screening are among the best strategies to drastically reduce the incidence and death of the disease.
Education, early detection and accessibility key to addressing SA’s cancer crisis
Over the past years, World Cancer Day on February 4 has held significance in increasing awareness of early detection to reduce cancer-related cases.
Cancer Day: Another day to remind the world of the importance of ensuring access to health for all
The are barriers related to socio-economic factors such as gender, age, income and education levels, geographical location and ethnicity, caused by prejudices and assumptions based on similar factors
Cancer warrior says early detection is key to coping
Regular breast examination is important for early cancer detection, says Warrior With A Purpose founder, Renée Singh.
Flip-ing good initiative to help kids battling cancer
The CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa encourages South Africans to wear their flip flops and make a donation by purchasing a flip flop sticker, which costs R10.
Men’s Health Awareness Month – Understanding Prostate Cancer
Dr Fathima Docrat, an experienced general surgeon specialising in relevant surgical procedures, highlights the significant topic of prostate cancer, providing insights to empower men with knowledge and promote early detection and prevention.