by Chamain van Zyl | Oct 24, 2024 | Physical Health
At just 16, Lizelle Knott faced her first cancer diagnosis – Non-Hodgkin’s B-cell Lymphoma. What followed was a rollercoaster of chemotherapy, surgeries and life-changing diagnoses. Now, at 43, she’s living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, but her story is...
by Women's Health | Oct 18, 2024 | Relationships
In October 2017, I felt a small, hard mass sitting above my right breast. At first, I assumed it was a clogged milk duct from breastfeeding my 18-month-old son, Freddie. I tried hot showers and cold packs, but it didn’t go away. While I wasn’t overly concerned, I made...
by Women's Health | Oct 16, 2024 | Physical Health
Receiving an early-breast-cancer diagnosis can feel like a shock to your system, prompting a wave of emotions that can range from fear to sadness, and everything in between. While you’re trying to get your wits about you, know that what to do next is at the ready for...
by Michelle October | Oct 15, 2024 | Physical Health
Once, breast cancer affected mostly women over the age of 50. But now, the Big C is affecting women in lower age groups. New data from South African research shows that breast cancer among young women is on the rise, reflecting global trends. According to the Cancer...
by Women's Health | Oct 23, 2023 | Physical Health
October’s here (I know, I can’t believe it either), and you know what that means? Yes, time to get the girls out and have a good feel — because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month! In the spirit of all things boob and to raise awareness for the...
