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Bobby Were is one such man. And he very honestly describes how his male stubbornness let him decide for himself that the pea sized painless lump next to his nipple was ‘nothing’. Referral by his doctor to a surgeon was ignored. And his male friends backed up his conviction that ‘it’s nothing and will go […]

Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment. It’s also a blow to self-confidence, one’s looks and sense of identity. The space of time between hair loss and regrowth can feel very long, and having the use of a wig during that period makes a big difference. There are two ways of giving

Many people have phobias. Often they don’t know what the cause is, but very often there’s a very real reason. You’ll read Bobby Were’s story in this newsletter – his needle phobia came from childhood experiences. And he was helped through his treatment by means of a broviac. Whilst Bobby’s story is that of an

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The primary purpose of anyone’s Will is to ensure the security of their loved ones when they’re no longer here to provide for them. But it can also be more than that. If you have a cause that’s close to your heart which you support, leaving a bequest to that cause will sustain your generosity.

It takes a special kind of doctor to be an oncologist. The hours are long, and it’s emotionally draining dealing with the burdens of a life-threatening disease and its effects on patients. Being so personal and up close with patients requires a lot of special caring in addition to medical expertise. Dr Melissa Pietersen is

One of the greatest fears for cancer patients is pain. And for their caregivers the management of pain can be a complicated responsibility. The wonders of technology improve the quality of all our lives. And now the Pain Manager App comes in to address the important issue of pain. Sponsored by Pfizer, CANSA in association with the Centre

Wellness Day at Carnival City on 4 May CANSA Services Department conducted screenings for staff members.  These included breast examinations, Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA’s) and Pap Smears. Spreading vital awareness and providing information is hugely supported by your donations. Thank you. Hollard DareDevil The brave Hollard DareDevil supported 2 677 PSA tests to detect prostate abnormalities in men. Reports came in about how many men have been encouraged to seek screening. Early detection results