Breast awareness is not about panic. It is about familiarity. Most breast cancers are first noticed by women themselves, not during routine screening, which is why knowing what is normal for your body matters. You do not need to check daily. A simple monthly routine helps you recognise changes early and act with confidence. This […]
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Ahead of World Cancer Day, taking place on Sunday, 4th February this year, Dr Justus Apffelstaedt and Dr Fatima Hoosain (specialist surgeons with an interest in breast, thyroid, and parathyroid health as well as soft tissue surgical oncology) stress the importance of being prepared for treatment after a breast cancer diagnosis. “Breast cancer is one […]
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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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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 […]
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October will mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month and according to the Cancer Association of South Africa, breast cancer is one of the leading tumours in women. Statistics from the National Cancer Registry show that 1 in 29 South African women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates that 5 to […]
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