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Myth Busting: Is Cancer Contagious?

A contagious disease (also known as a communicable disease) is one that spreads from person to person, either through physical contact or through particles that

It’s the Season for Quitting!

“Give immediate relief in cases of asthma.” “Your throat protection against irritation.” “A health cigar.” These are real slogans from real cigarette adverts from the

The mRNA Vaccine for Cancer

As the mask-free months tick on, the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is no longer making itself a headliner in the majority of conversations. There’s no doubt

Summer is coming!

Summer is coming! In the Southern Hemisphere, the days are getting longer and warmer, and the collective mood is rising. The last thing we want

Enhanced Recovery After [Cancer] Surgery

Have you heard of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)? It’s a term that describes a multimodal, multidisciplinary approach to perioperative patient treatment that has been

Impact of Cancer on Mental Health

Our mental health is as important as our physical health, and cancer can have a detrimental impact on both. Whether you have recently been diagnosed

Cancer in South Africa

9.6 million people die from cancer every year, making it the second leading cause of death globally. Research conducted in 2020 showed that out of