The risk of early liver cancer is spurred by a combo of hepatitis B and HIV: A model of the hepatitis B virus in a blood vessel with red blood cells. ShutterstockPeople who have both hepatitis B and HIV may have a greater chance of developing liver cancer at a young age, according to our new study. The study, to be published shortly, involved patients from cancer units. The … [Read more...] about The risk of early liver cancer is spurred by a combo of hepatitis B and HIV | The Conversation
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Three Cancer NPO’s to benefit from Algoa FM Cell C Big Walk for Cancer
Three Cancer NPO’s to benefit from Algoa FM Cell C Big Walk for Cancer: Three non-governmental organisations which provide support to cancer sufferers in the Eastern Cape will benefit from the 2016 Algoa FM Cell C Big Walk for Cancer. Now in its 18th year, the Big Walk is one of the biggest charity events in the Eastern Cape. It raised R380 000 in 2015. Source: Media … [Read more...] about Three Cancer NPO’s to benefit from Algoa FM Cell C Big Walk for Cancer
Just Perfect builds ecommerce site for CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation
Just Perfect builds ecommerce site for CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation: Digital marketing agency Just Perfect have built an online store for CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation. While much support for the charity comes from other sources, the store aims to raise further funds with the sale of branded items including beaded gold ribbons, mugs, keyrings, teddies and … [Read more...] about Just Perfect builds ecommerce site for CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation
The cost of skin cancer: South Africa is spending more than it should | The Conversation
Although skin cancer is preventable, South Africa still spends millions on treatment. Reuters/Regis DuvignauThe cost of treating skin cancer in South Africa is much higher than it needs to be and it is diverting funds that could otherwise be used in preventing the disease. In 2015 alone, skin cancer cost the South African health system more than R90 million (more than US$ 6 … [Read more...] about The cost of skin cancer: South Africa is spending more than it should | The Conversation
Algoa FM Big Walk invests R380 000 in upgrades to cancer services
Cancer facilities in the Eastern Cape will be receiving upgrades to the value of R380 000 after the official cheque was handed over to the Igazi foundation today, on behalf of the 2015 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) provides free South African targeted … [Read more...] about Algoa FM Big Walk invests R380 000 in upgrades to cancer services
