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...
by Women's Health | Feb 12, 2015 | Health, Sex & Love
Long known to cause cervical cancer, the pervasive but often silent human papillomavirus (HPV) has been finding its way into women’s mouths. Ten years ago, oral cancer among women was practically unheard of. Patients were nearly always male and over 50, heavy...
