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Busi Mhlongo, Goddam!
It’s been a decade since Busi Mhlongo succumbed to cancer. Niren Tolsi reflects on her life and the singular connection she formed with her audiences
Millions survive breast cancer, but the disease needs vigilance
There is no universal treatment, given the different types and causes, but there is hope
Hlokomela takes healthcare to women who need it most
Investing in the Future Health Award Winner: Hlokomela Women's Clinic
Could this finally solve the Eastern Cape’s cancer mystery?
The substances that cause cancer leave their fingerprints behind. Now, the world may be closer than ever to unravelling the clues hidden in our DNA.
Campaign against breast cancer all year
"Perhaps this awareness should not be something that is left for the month of October alone."
Breast cancer study reveals fewer women will need chemotherapy
According to the 2011 national cancer registry, one in 29 South African women is diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime
‘Cancer I could deal with. Losing my breast I could not.’
For those with breast cancer, a mastectomy may seem like the best option. But Joanna Moorhead is glad she chose less extensive surgery.
Male breast cancer stays hidden
When Thami Mabuza found a lump in his chest, he never could have imagined it was breast cancer.
Cancer and heart disease: Can alcohol help you or hurt you?
Drinking four glasses of wine a day can increase your chances of getting breast cancer by about 50%.
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