by Women's Health | Oct 1, 2025 | Physical Health
You’ve probably heard that some types of cancer are mysteriously rising in people under age 50. Right now, the list includes colon and rectal cancers, followed by uterine, blood, kidney and breast. And maybe you’ve also heard that when it comes to cancer,...
by Women's Health | Sep 22, 2025 | Physical Health
Breast cancer accounts for a quarter (24.11%) of all cancers in South African women. In 2022 alone, there were over 11 000 new cases. And, it is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. It’s also increasingly detected in women under 40. This trend...
by Women's Health | Feb 4, 2025 | Physical Health
Engaging in regular physical activity before a cancer diagnosis can significantly reduce the risk of cancer progression and mortality, according to new research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study, conducted by Discovery Vitality in...
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...
