by Women's Health | Sep 15, 2016 | Health
While going through chemotherapy, Nancy Labuscagne was inspired to start running. Her amazing story will make you want to join her A Terrifying Diagnosis In 2008 I started my articles in accounting. This was a big deal for me as I felt independent and professional. I...
by Women's Health | Oct 21, 2015 | Health
By Prof Hennie Botha Should you get the jab? One in 26 South African women will develop cervical cancer, yet a simple injection can provide immunity against it. A gynaecological oncologist gives us the low-down. How common is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is the...
by Women's Health | Jul 9, 2015 | Health
As usual, genetics plays a part in ovarian cancer. Learn what other factors matter. Endometriosis, infertility and early menstruation can all increase a woman’s chances of developing ovarian cancer, as can a family history of breast or ovarian cancer. But the best...
by Women's Health | Jul 7, 2015 | Health
By Charlotte Huff; Photography by Pixabay There’s been a ton of well-deserved attention on breast cancer, but we need to think beyond the pink – these other types can pose serious threats to women too. The empowering news is: you can do a lot to outsmart them. Before...
by Women's Health | Feb 27, 2015 | Health
The four most common cancers among SA women*. Here are the symptoms of each of the cancers and how you can test for it… Breast Cancer What it is: A malignant tumour that starts in the cells of the breast. How common: SA women have a one-in-35 chance of...
