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As we mark World Cancer Day on 4 February, we must remind one another that cervical cancer is neither inevitable nor untreatable.
CERVICAL CANCER

Why standardised, evidence-based guidelines are crucial in tackling cervical cancer

Standardised screening guidelines are crucial for meeting the World Health Organisation 2030 targets aimed at accelerating the elimination of cervical cancer

  • Robyn Adams
  • Hennie Botha
5 min read
To mark World Cancer Day, the Charlotte Maxeke hospital in Johannesburg has reopened its breast health clinic after the facility burnt down in 2021.
BREAST CANCER

Charlotte Maxeke hospital launches clinic to mark World Cancer Day

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer and a leading cause of death among South African women

  • Umamah Bakharia
4 min read
As we mark World Cancer Day on 4 February, we must remind one another that cervical cancer is neither inevitable nor untreatable.
CANCER

World Cancer Day: Close the cervical cancer care gap

Policymakers in particular need to ensure there is investment in healthcare infrastructure, public awareness and education is enhanced, screening programme quality is improved…

  • Yuri Munsamy
6 min read
Professor Annie Joubert from the University of Pretoria.
BREAST CANCER

‘Let’s together close the care gap’ on cancer, says UP Professor

Cancer is often preventable, so creating awareness and highlighting possible risk factors is crucial

  • Professor Annie Joubert
5 min read
A cancer patient receives treatment.
CANCER

#WorldCancerDay: Getting treatment in Limpopo is like waiting for death

Cervical cancer claimed Nkhanyeleni Vele’s life this past weekend, but with a higher number of cancer specialists on duty, her death could have been avoided

  • Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
6 min read