Mthatha hospital receives cash injection for cancer treatment: The Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, has received R46 million from an international NGO, Bristol-Myers Squibb foundation, to assist with cancer treatment. Newly appointed ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. SUPPLIER LOCKS LOOS!: OVER 200 pupils from Tantseka Village in Mthatha have to relieve themselves in the open! A contractor allegedly locked their school toilets last month over outstanding payments … [Read more...] about Mthatha News: Mthatha hospital receives cash injection for cancer treatment
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Mthatha News: Mthatha hospital receives cash injection for cancer treatment
Mthatha hospital receives cash injection for cancer treatment: The Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, has received R46 million from an international NGO, Bristol-Myers Squibb foundation, to assist with cancer treatment. Newly appointed ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. SUPPLIER LOCKS LOOS!: OVER 200 pupils from Tantseka Village in Mthatha have to relieve themselves in the open! A contractor allegedly locked their school toilets last month over outstanding payments … [Read more...] about Mthatha News: Mthatha hospital receives cash injection for cancer treatment
Mthatha News: Mthatha hospital receives cash injection for cancer treatment
Mthatha hospital receives cash injection for cancer treatment: The Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, has received R46 million from an international NGO, Bristol-Myers Squibb foundation, to assist with cancer treatment. Newly appointed ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. SUPPLIER LOCKS LOOS!: OVER 200 pupils from Tantseka Village in Mthatha have to relieve themselves in the open! A contractor allegedly locked their school toilets last month over outstanding payments … [Read more...] about Mthatha News: Mthatha hospital receives cash injection for cancer treatment
Globally one in every three cancers diagnosed is skin cancer
Thanks to the funds raised by the more than 13 000 people who participated in the 2018 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) Care Centre in the Eastern Cape has purchased the province’s first portable FotoFinder mole analyser. A record R500 000 was raised by the 2018 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, which was hosted in association with the Eastern Cape Department of Health and the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture. “This is a powerful … [Read more...] about Globally one in every three cancers diagnosed is skin cancer
Keep Track of Your Moles – World Cancer Day 4 February
As there are differences between nations, so there is unity. On February 4th, an initiative by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), will again focus its efforts in uniting the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote equity and to integrate cancer control into the word health and development agenda. Doctor Lee-Ann Jones, a clinical and radiation oncologist at Cancercare, says that World Cancer Day resonates with her, as it does with all oncologists, whose … [Read more...] about Keep Track of Your Moles – World Cancer Day 4 February
The hairy truth about Prostate Cancer plus 2 Things to lessen your risk
It’s that time of year when previously smooth-lipped gents start sprouting proud lip lapas and women around the country brace themselves for fresh new batches of facial hair to appear in all shapes and sizes on their fathers, brothers, boyfriends, husbands, sons and male friends. It’s Movember in sunny South Africa and the boys have come out to play. Why the facial hair shenanigans? Movember is about more than just handlebars, soul patches, side bars and walruses - it's about increasing … [Read more...] about The hairy truth about Prostate Cancer plus 2 Things to lessen your risk
Over 13 thousand Walk as 1 for those affected by cancer
Sunny skies and perfect weather helped draw an enthusiastic crowd of over 13 thousand walkers for the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by the Eastern Cape Department of Health on Saturday, October 27. The walk was led by Eastern Cape MECs Ms Helen Sauls-August (Health), Pumza Dyantyi (Social Development) and Nelson Mandela Bay executive mayor Mongameli Bobani, as well as contingent of Isuzu Southern Kings players. It took nearly an hour for the back markers to walk past the … [Read more...] about Over 13 thousand Walk as 1 for those affected by cancer
Messages of hope for those affected by cancer
All those affected by cancer are being the opportunity to write messages of hope on two new vehicles and on their race numbers as part of the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer. Two Isuzu MU-X Adventure SUVs will be parked under the arch in the Second Avenue entrance to The Boardwalk, and those affected by cancer will be able to write messages of hope on them. “This partnership strengthens Isuzu’s commitment to the community and aligns with our employee volunteerism philosophy, ‘Isuzu … [Read more...] about Messages of hope for those affected by cancer
Messages of hope for those affected by cancer
All those affected by cancer are being granted the opportunity to write messages of hope on two new vehicles and on their race numbers as part of the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer. Isuzu, the official vehicle sponsor to the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, will be parking two Isuzu MU-X SUVs at the Isuzu Zone, at the Second Avenue Entrance of The Boardwalk, and those affected by cancer will be able to write messages of hope on them. “This partnership strengthens Isuzu’s commitment to … [Read more...] about Messages of hope for those affected by cancer
PE in the news: Retired cop treks 600km for cancer awareness
Retired cop treks 600km for cancer awareness: Van Der Merwe‚ 60‚ who held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel when he was based with the Bloemfontein K9 Unit‚ walked 600km from Bloemfontein to Port Elizabeth. With three cop friends‚ one of who is also retired‚ the trio finished the mission on ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. "Out of Gas" AB De Villiers retires: Despite an impressive return to Tests this year for the wins over India and Australia at home - not least the latter, where his … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Retired cop treks 600km for cancer awareness
Scan Early for Cancer
Families and friends should encourage their menfolk to overcome their reluctance to go for regular cancer screening, says Maureen Botha, the Nelson Mandela Bay district manager for the Eastern Cape Health Department. Speaking at the handover of R570 000 in proceeds from the 2017 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by the Eastern Cape Department of Health, she said that 69 per cent of the participants in the 2017 event were women. These figures are mirrored by the ratio of men to women … [Read more...] about Scan Early for Cancer
Grahamstown in the news: NSW Health study based on Cabbage Tree Road cancer cluster investigation slammed by residents of the red zone
NSW Health study based on Cabbage Tree Road cancer cluster investigation slammed by residents of the red zone: It’s a scenic trip from Williamtown to Karuah. For just over 30 kilometres, the road winds past the pristine waters of Grahamstown Dam and the hamlets of Campvale and Swan Bay. But to the 50 past and present residents of Williamtown’s Cabbage Tree Road ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Fourteen wanted suspects arrested, Port Alfred, Grahamstown: In the Port Alfred and … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: NSW Health study based on Cabbage Tree Road cancer cluster investigation slammed by residents of the red zone
Sea of pink as thousands “walk as 1” for cancer
November is the time to go pink in Nelson Mandela Bay at the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, which will be hosted on Saturday, November 4. This year the theme is “Walk as 1,” with the slogan being “we walk for family, we walk for fun, we walk as 1”. “What we have learned over the years from the province’s leading cancer support services is that there is always hope of remission, and that cancer in the family affects all generations,” says Dohné Damons PR and CSI Manager at Algoa … [Read more...] about Sea of pink as thousands “walk as 1” for cancer
CHOC, CANSA and Igazi Foundation to benefit from the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer
“Thank you, thank you, thank you,” was the response received from Marius de Vries of CANSA (The Cancer Association of South Africa) after hearing the news that CANSA had been chosen as one of three beneficiaries for the 2017 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer. Igazi Foundation and CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa) have also been chosen as the beneficiaries for the walk that raises funds for cancer organisations. “You guys are really good to us and we can’t thank you enough for … [Read more...] about CHOC, CANSA and Igazi Foundation to benefit from the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer
More SA men turn to robotic prostrate cancer surgery option
Netcare study affirms the value of robotic surgery as treatment of choice for prostate cancer – More and more SA men turn to robotic option: A procedure is performed at the robotic surgery centre at Netcare Waterfall City Hospital in Midrand, Johannesburg. The results of a Netcare study, which draws on the data from the 500 prostate procedures conducted at the three Netcare hospitals offering robotic-assisted surgery, confirm that robotic surgery offers excellent outcomes and effective early … [Read more...] about More SA men turn to robotic prostrate cancer surgery option
