How to increase access to cancer treatment in Kenya: Kenya needs to develop effective cancer testing and treatment options. Olivier Asselin/ReutersCancer is the third most common cause of death in Kenya, after infectious diseases and heart conditions and accounts for 7% of all deaths in the country. Due to the lack of a national registry, it’s estimated that there are between … [Read more...] about How to increase access to cancer treatment in Kenya | The Conversation
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Be Bold, Go Gold!
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Be Bold, Go Gold!: September is the gold ribbon month – marked as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; this is a time when globally, countries honour and remember children and families affected by this rare disease, and help rally awareness on the early warning signs of childhood cancer. CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA … [Read more...] about September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Be Bold, Go Gold!
Cancer survivor gives back at Cycle4Cansa
Cancer survivor gives back at Cycle4Cansa: Cancer survivor Hendrik Theron (left) will be giving back when he rides the 20th Bestmed Cycle4Cansa Championship this weekend. Photo: Supplied For medical professional and avid cyclist Hendrik Theron the Bestmed Cycle4Cansa Championship is a bit of a personal crusade. As a cancer survivor, he returns to the Sun City event every year … [Read more...] about Cancer survivor gives back at Cycle4Cansa
Why competition is key to cutting the cost of cancer drugs in South Africa | The Conversation
Why competition is key to cutting the cost of cancer drugs in South Africa: Shutterstock South Africa’s Competition Commission has launched an investigation into excessive pricing by three major pharmaceutical companies that have the sole rights to distribute cancer drugs in the country. The commission’s job is to protect ordinary South Africans from abuse by dominant … [Read more...] about Why competition is key to cutting the cost of cancer drugs in South Africa | The Conversation
Patient navigator ‘a helping hand and listening ear’ for breast cancer patients
Patient navigator ‘a helping hand and listening ear’ for breast cancer patients: Krupa Parekh-Padia, patient navigator at the Netcare Milpark Breast Care Centre of Excellence, recently completed her Breast Patient Navigator Certification Examination in the United States. Photo: Netcare A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing experience and it is common for individuals to … [Read more...] about Patient navigator ‘a helping hand and listening ear’ for breast cancer patients
