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 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:26:48 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-hpv-vaccination-drive-to-protect-girls-from-cervical-cancer-is-working-what-we-know-after-10-years-851173a South Africa introduced a vaccination for human papillomavirus (HPV) in public schools in 2014. The programme offered the vaccination to grade 4 girls aged nine years and older. Uptake was high from the start. About 87% of eligible girls received at least one dose during the first year. 1-273079 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/strong-men-take-action-by-putting-their-health-first-184436a The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) launches its Strong Men Take Action campaign this November, encouraging men to note changes in their bodies, and seek medical advice without delay. 1-273038 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-men-recovering-from-prostate-cancer-need-sanitary-disposal-414629a With Movember coming up and International Men’s Day on 19 November, we need to address a gap in washroom provision. In a large UK trial, almost half of men were still using absorbent pads six months after their prostate was removed. South Africa’s building rules count toilets, urinals and basins by sex, but say nothing about where those men put a used continence product. 1-272845 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/carrol-boyes-cansa-put-pen-to-paper-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month-070655a The pen is mightier than the sword, which is why Carrol Boyes has partnered with the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) to create a Pink Legacy Pen for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 1-272287 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/you-are-more-than-your-cancer-diagnosis-747382a The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa), is raising awareness of breast cancer, previously mostly diagnosed in women over 50, now affecting more women in their 30s and late 20s. Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting South African women (all population groups combined) with a lifetime risk of 1 in 28 (National Cancer Registry 2024). 1-272222 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/life-healthcare-brings-advanced-cancer-treatment-to-central-south-africa-742902a Private healthcare group Life Healthcare is bringing advanced cancer treatment to central South Africa, with Life Rosepark Hospital’s radiotherapy unit becoming the region’s first private hospital to offer deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) treatment. The unit has also successfully delivered its first stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) treatment to a prostate cancer patient. 1-271892 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/world-lymphoma-awareness-day-no-one-should-have-to-navigate-lymphoma-alone-853963a Patient navigation, practical support and early diagnosis are the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa’s) focus as South Africa joins the global lymphoma awareness campaign on 15 September 2026. 1-271749 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cansa-surrounds-young-patients-with-hope-dignity-and-care-075955a September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and this year the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) is focusing on how practical support for young patients and their families can turn the pressures of cancer treatment into pathways to care. 1-271487 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bringing-the-heat-new-women-led-foundation-boosts-sas-cervical-cancer-elimination-strat-186756a South African women doctors — Dr Carrie Minnaar, Dr Prinitha Pillay, and Dr Thanushree Naidoo — have joined forces to launch a new non-profit organisation to make a clinically proven adjunctive cancer treatment technology available at public hospitals across the country. 1-271208 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/breaking-the-silence-on-vulval-cancer-290037a As part of Women’s Month, the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) encourages women to pay attention to changes in the external genital area, known medically as the vulva, and to seek medical advice without shame or delay. 1-270920 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Oncology South Africa