https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/335.html South Africa Oncology news 15 Oncology news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/335.html en-us Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:34:14 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/are-digital-health-tools-the-answer-to-making-cancer-screenings-more-accessible-066105a Digital infrastructure, early diagnosis, and workforce capacity are some areas in which South African healthcare leaders are calling for increased investment. They emphasised their needs at a media roundtable hosted by Siemens Healthineers in Johannesburg. 1-266717 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vincent-pallotti-hospital-enhances-cancer-care-with-new-digital-pet-ct-scanner-288807a The Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Cape Town has recently improved its cancer diagnostics by installing a digital PET-CT (positron emission tomography-computed tomography) scanner. This scanner, a result of a partnership between Life Healthcare and GE HealthCare, is the second privately operated PET-CT scanner in the Western Cape. 1-266240 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/elekta-appoints-nexeva-healthcare-solutions-as-strategic-partner-in-south-africa-066015a Enhanced local service model to strengthen radiotherapy support, clinical capability and lifecycle management 1-266127 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/preventing-cervical-cancer-starts-early-511830a As South Africa marks the global Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day on 4 March, the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) is highlighting the importance of early prevention in reducing the burden of cervical cancer – one of the country’s most preventable yet life-threatening cancers affecting women. 1-266046 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/icon-oncology-expands-its-social-and-economic-development-grants-programme-in-2026-399678a Calling NGOs, academics, and community partners to strengthen cancer care support across South Africa. 1-266003 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/doctors-complain-about-choice-of-equipment-at-gauteng-hospital-as-thousands-await-cancer-scans-062165a Doctors at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg have questioned a Gauteng Health Department decision to override their choice of MRI scanner. The scanner is part of a R304-million MRI scanner rollout across Gauteng public hospitals. The doctors and the head of the hospital’s supply chain management committee warned that the change could increase costs, downtime, and clinical risk. The dispute comes amid mounting diagnostic backlogs at Gauteng hospitals, including about 2,600 cancer patients at Charlotte Maxeke. 1-265767 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cansa-is-ready-to-shave-or-spray-your-hair-for-a-cause-951064a From a young age, many people are taught that hair is their ‘crown.’ Across cultures, races, and religions, hair carries deep meaning - it forms part of identity, self-expression, and the many phases of life. The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) recognises this significance and, through its annual Shavathon campaign, invites South Africans to stand in solidarity with those for whom hair loss is one of the most visible and challenging effects of cancer treatment. 1-265754 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ukzn-dr-bawinile-hadebe-wins-saul-hertz-award-for-theranostics-cancer-research-173216a Dr Bawinile Hadebe, a senior UKZN (University of KwaZulu-Natal) lecturer and head of the nuclear medicine clinical unit at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) in Durban, recently received the Saul Hertz Young Investigator Award for her PhD work in theranostics cancer treatment at the eighth Theranostic World Conference in Cape Town. 1-265718 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/govt-to-invest-in-nhi-driven-hospital-revamp-284667a The South African government will undertake a further step in preparation for the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) by undertaking critical investment in health infrastructure. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the State of the Nation Address (Sona) at the Cape Town City Hall. 1-265600 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/routine-health-checks-matter-more-than-you-think-062555a Often, the idea of going to the doctor only crosses our minds when we're experiencing symptoms of illness. But in reality, the most powerful step you can take for your long-term health is identifying problems before they start. That is where preventative care, and in particular Health Risk Assessments (HRAs), play a crucial role. 1-265587 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa