The Oncology community of South Africa

Preventative mastectomies unnecessary for some at-risk women

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:45:00 +0200

As Angelina Jolie had the genetic mutation known as BRCA1, which although uncommon, does create an exceedingly high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, most women with genetic risks should discuss the matter fully with their doctors before following her step of a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.
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GSK, GAVI Alliance to supply HPV vaccine to poor countries

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:23:00 +0200

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced a new commitment to the GAVI Alliance to supply its cervical cancer vaccine as part of a new long term programme to help protect girls against cervical cancer in the world's poorest countries. To start the program and over the next two years, GSK will supply doses of Cervarix (Human Papillomavirus vaccine [Types 16, 18] (Recombinant, adjuvanted, adsorbed)) to four new GAVI demonstration projects at US$4.60 per dose.
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New agent might control breast-cancer growth and spread

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:22:00 +0200

OHIO, USA: A new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC - James) suggests that an unusual experimental drug can reduce breast-cancer aggressiveness, reverse resistance to the drug fulvestrant and perhaps improve the effectiveness of other breast-cancer drugs.
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SABMiller appoints new CEO after Mackay diagnosed with brain tumour

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:52:00 +0200

Brewery giant SABMiller on Tuesday, 23 April 2013, said Alan Clark will succeed Graham Mackay as chief executive earlier than expected after Mackay was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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UCT to raise cancer awareness via international squash tournament

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:03:00 +0200

The University of Cape Town plans to host the Keith Grainger Memorial UCT Open Squash Championships from 28 April to 4 May 2013 at the Sports Centre on UCT's upper campus.
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Arrhythmia drug may increase cancer risk: study

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:10:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, USA: A common treatment for irregular heartbeats may have a serious side effect: a new study out Tuesday showed it could increase the risk for certain cancers, especially among men.
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Buy South African olive oil and support CANSA

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:02:00 +0200

The South African olive oil estate, Olyfberg, will donate R2 to cancer research on the sale of every litre of its Extra Virgin Olive Oil, carrying the CANSA Smart Choice sticker on the bottle. The estate is situated on the Breede River in the Western Cape, producing high quality, hand-picked, affordable olive products.
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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:37:00 +0200

Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms.
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Shining red mice help Czechs fight bowel cancer, skin disease

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:17:00 +0200

PRAGUE: Injected with a fluorescent protein to make them glow bright red, laboratory mice are helping Czech scientists better understand the causes behind intestinal cancers and skin diseases while leaving the rodents unscathed.
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If you're content, we're content

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:03:00 +0200

Content strategists, bloggers, vloggers, citizen journalists, opinionistas - every day, advertorial and promotional initiatives are launched into a wider pool of competing content providers. Content is currently the word on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers.
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