Breast cancer screening can help detect the disease before a lump becomes noticeable, giving women a better chance of receiving treatment early. Yet knowing when to book a mammogram, what the procedure involves and whether you are at risk can leave many women with questions. Also see: Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Signs women and men shouldn’t […]
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A lump does not automatically mean breast cancer, and wearing an underwire bra does not put you at greater risk. Yet claims like these continue to circulate online, making it harder to separate genuine breast health information from myths. Also see: Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Signs women and men shouldn’t ignore Breast cancer misinformation can affect […]
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Veteran actress Thahira Syed is facing the toughest battle of her life, with news of her health struggles prompting an outpouring of support from fans and fellow industry figures. Also see: Jojo Robinson’s skin cancer warning sparks a bigger health conversation The beloved star, best known for her roles in Generations and Backstage, has revealed […]
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One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The statistic is staggering. But beyond the numbers lies a deeper conversation we are not having openly enough. We talk about genetics. We talk about lifestyle. We talk about early detection. But very few people are talking about the emotional and nervous […]
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When Life Throws the Unexpected Just before the world shifted under the weight of COVID-19, Ida Chibweza was navigating a busy life as an Executive Personal Assistant at Platinum Health Medical Scheme, balancing her career, a budding relationship, and dreams of marriage and motherhood. Then came a diagnosis that would change everything: breast cancer. “Cancer […]
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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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In today’s fast-paced world, we often get caught up in the whirlwind of daily routines—work, family, and social commitments without pausing to reflect on how our lifestyle choices impact our health. While you’re busy juggling responsibilities, subtle factors in your day-to-day life could be influencing your risk of breast cancer, a disease that affects millions […]
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Eastern Cape philanthropist and mom Marion Peake sets out to challenge the beauty standards that have been set by society after she won the Mrs Eastern Cape 2024. Marion who is currently reigning as Queen battled with breast cancer for a while and has been using her social media platforms to spread awareness of the […]
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As October is known to be breast cancer awareness month, many events were hosted in considerate of the survivors and those who are undergoing treatment. Volvo cars SA working hand in hand with Ilovebobbies_za hosted a breast cancer awareness event where they invited South African actress, Jessica Nkosi. The multi-award winning media personality is popularly […]
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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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Male breast cancer is an uncommon type of cancer that develops in the tissue of men’s breasts. Despite the fact that breast cancer is generally thought to affect women, men can also develop it. Specialist surgeon Dr Fatima Hoosain stated that “the risk is low, particularly in comparison to other common cancers. The National Cancer […]
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Breast cancer continues to kill many women in South Africa and across the globe. Breast cancer is not one disease. There are different types and subtypes of the disease that are referred to as breast cancer. The treatment you receive for your breast cancer may be quite different from the other treatment other people you […]
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