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.
Often the journey through cancer can be lonely and confusing. You need clarity and peace of mind!
We help patients lighten the load during their cancer journey.
A helping hand...
Positive steps to take control of your situation, to help yourself heal.
We are dedicated to help you face the journey
to find a cancer buddy...
In the 50’s the “C” word was virtually taboo so as a 6-year-old I was blissfully unaware of what being diagnosed with a melanoma meant! Very rare in anyone who had not reached puberty and aside from all the prodding and testing until the age of 18. I lived a normal and happy childhood. Being...
In the 50’s the “C” word was virtually taboo so as a 6-year-old I was blissfully unaware of what being diagnosed with a melanoma meant! Very rare in anyone who had not reached puberty and aside from all the prodding and testing until the age of 18. I lived a normal and happy childhood. Being diagnosed at age 37 with breast cancer was traumatic as my children were 11 and 5 years, but they needed their mommy and with the help of family and great friends I survived with faith and positiveness and was able to overcome a 2nd mastectomy 2 years later.
My involvement with other cancer patients over the following years gave a purpose to life, and the joy of raising my two beautiful children and watching them reach maturity has been a gift from God.
Then in 2003 I had to have my right lung removed (Pneumonectomy) and after a struggle moved to Cape Town, where I happily attended a Survivor’s day and am now proudly a “Cancer Buddy”!
