Breast Cancer Awareness Month

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Busting Breast Cancer Myths South Africans Still Believe Ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Every October, pink ribbons take over South Africa as Breast Cancer Awareness Month shines a spotlight on early detection and treatment. But despite decades of awareness campaigns, stubborn myths continue to spread in homes, workplaces and even on social media. These misconceptions don’t just cause confusion; they can delay diagnoses and cost lives. Let’s separate […]

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Warning signs of breast abscess to watch out for

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it has been our goal to provide insight and information about this condition as high as possible. However, it is also crucial that women don’t only about breast cancer, but all diseases and infections that can affect their boobs. This is basically to ensure overall boob health. There’s […]

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Dr Weber answers common questions about breast cancer

Women in South Africa have a lifetime risk of breast cancer of 1 in 27, yet enormous advancements in cancer detection and treatment continue to inspire great hope and optimism, according to Dr. Helen Weber of Sanlam. Nearly half (48%) of the company’s severe illness claims for women last year were explicitly related to breast […]

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1 in 27 SA women affected by breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer amongst women in South Africa affecting 1 in 27 women and 23% of all cancers diagnosed. This October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Breast Imaging Society of South Africa (BISSA) is emphasising the importance of early detection through regular self-examinations, even as early as one’s 20s, and […]