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.
Thursday, June 02, 2016
Thursday, February 12, 2015
How do we define a young breast cancer patient? Read more
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
There are often no symptoms of breast cancer, but sometimes women may discover a breast problem on their own. Signs and symptoms to be aware of may include: Read more
Tuesday, November 04, 2014
Monday, August 11, 2014
Saturday, December 03, 2011
Tari Prinster, a yoga instructor at the OM Yoga Center on Broadway, is targeting her classes to a very specific clientel: breast cancer survivors. Read more
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
I had a bi-lateral mastectomy in 2008 and after the surgery my surgeon advised me not to have reconstruction. My sister died of breast cancer at a young age and he believed that without reconstruction, a re-occurrence will be picked up more quickly. I didn’t question this but knew (internally) that I couldn’t deal with further surgery and was quite happy to accept that advice. Read more
Saturday, August 20, 2011
A useful link to information on Bone Health and Breast Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Prostate Cancer. Read more