Cancer Alliance Stigma Survey

Cancer stigma is a great problem in South Africa, it touches all groups, ages and genders and impacts cancer patients daily.

With our current survey we aim to gain more information and insight into the role of cancer stigma in our communities.

- Cancer Alliance Stigma Survey -

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PLWC News

Coping with the Holidays

Saturday, December 20, 2014


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Obesity linked to half a million new cancer cases annually

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Researchers are estimating that worldwide, about 3.6% of new cancer cases in 2012 in adults aged 30 years or older may be attributed to a high body mass index (BMI), equating to about 481,000 new cancer cases. Read more

Rehabilitation benefits cancer patients

Monday, August 04, 2014

Patients with advanced cancer can benefit from a rehabilitation program combining exercise, nutritional counselling, and symptom control, according to an evidence review. Palliative care programs should be expanded to include these elements and should be available to patients from diagnosis. Read more

Eating Well during Cancer Treatment

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer treatments can be hard on your body. Fortunately, making healthy food choices can help you feel better and speed your recovery. Read more

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