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Breast cancer

Breast cancer: why it’s difficult to treat and what new approaches are on the horizon

Maverick Life

Breast cancer: why it’s difficult to treat and what new approaches are on the horizon

By Anna-Mart Engelbrecht

We need to talk about cancer

Maverick Life

We need to talk about cancer

By Diane Coetzer

Genetic testing opens new avenues for cancer diagnoses and treatment

South Africa

Genetic testing opens new avenues for cancer diagnoses and treatment

By Maritha Kotze

Treasury funding, outsourcing to private sector will address Gauteng’s oncology treatment backlog

South Africa

Treasury funding, outsourcing to private sector will address Gauteng’s oncology treatment backlog

By Khanyisa Mapipa and Salomé Meyer

When warriors dance – cancer-beating women embrace fashion in a celebration of life

DM168

When warriors dance – cancer-beating women embrace fashion in a celebration of life

By Biénne Huisman

Breast cancer: five tips from an expert on catching it early and keeping safe

Magazine

Breast cancer: five tips from an expert on catching it early and keeping safe

By Olalekan Olasehinde

‘They made her life hell’ – top breast cancer surgeon quits Helen Joseph Hospital, and volunteers follow suit

South Africa

‘They made her life hell’ – top breast cancer surgeon quits Helen Joseph Hospital, and volunteers follow suit

By Ufrieda Ho

Western Cape one of few provinces refusing to make critical breast cancer drug available

South Africa

Western Cape one of few provinces refusing to make critical breast cancer drug available

By Elri Voigt for Spotlight

Finding comfort in the healing power of the ocean after a double mastectomy

Magazine

Finding comfort in the healing power of the ocean after a double mastectomy

By Craig Bishop

Between hope and hell – helping patients navigate the Gauteng cancer maze

South Africa

Between hope and hell – helping patients navigate the Gauteng cancer maze

By Ufrieda Ho

Self-collected human papillomavirus tests are feasible — but still a long way off

South Africa

Self-collected human papillomavirus tests are feasible — but still a long way off

By Elri Voigt for Spotlight

Life-altering lymphoedema surgery brought to SA

Maverick Citizen

Life-altering lymphoedema surgery brought to SA

By Elsabé Brits