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 54 African countries, South Africa ranked third highest for new cases (at close to 110,000) and in the top 3 for deaths (at over 56,000). The graph below shows the… Continue reading Cancer in South Africa
Acute pain is, concurrently, the bane of our existence and the key to our survival. Chronic pain, which many cancer patients suffer from, falls only into the former category. Cancer itself often causes pain, as does cancer treatment, so finding ways to combat it is crucial to enhancing the quality of life of patients. At… Continue reading Non-Drug Co-Treatment Options for Cancer Pain Management
If you’ve reached the point where you know you need to shed a bit of excess weight, you’ve come to the right place! Yes, losing weight is a challenge. But, armed with the knowledge that by overcoming this challenge you will be decreasing your risk of developing 13 different types of cancers is all the… Continue reading 5 Steps to Kickstart Your Cancer-Prevention Weight-Loss Journey
Receiving a cancer diagnosis may be one of the most difficult things that you experience during the course of your life. For your children, the same is also true. Cancer’s nasty reputation means that when your children find out you have the disease, it is completely natural for them to go through a wide range… Continue reading Effects of Cancer on Children (and How To Manage Them)
The COVID-19 pandemic has had major health implications for people with cancer across the globe, both direct and indirect. But thankfully it’s not all been bad news. The pandemic has accelerated the rise of a new approach to treatment: telehealth. Telehealth refers to the use of digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and… Continue reading Telehealth for Cancer Treatment
Patrick Atherton is a fit and healthy 37-year-old athlete who regularly participates in extreme endurance sports like IRONMAN. While we all admire people with this discipline, dedication, and athletic ability, what makes Pat’s accomplishments even more admirable is that in August 2019, he was diagnosed with an aggressive malignant brain tumour. Doctors indicated that his… Continue reading Success Stories – Interview with Pat Atherton
It’s difficult to deal with the agony and uncertainty of cancer. It may be close to impossible if you don’t have health insurance or medical aid. The rising prices of medical treatment cause financial stress which might obstruct a patient’s recuperation. Each year, an increasing number of people are diagnosed with cancer. More than ever,… Continue reading The cost of cancer is so much more than physical illness
Searching for help at a time when your world feels like it’s falling apart is difficult on its own but that hopelessness can only be exacerbated when treatment for a potentially fatal disease is withheld because of failing government medical facilities. For these reasons, as South Africans, we should adopt the mentality of “plan for… Continue reading South Africans without private medical access could wait up to five years for cancer treatment
Children and adolescents can benefit from regular physical exercise by improving cardio fitness, building strong bones and muscles, controlling weight, reducing anxiety and depression symptoms, and lowering their chance of developing health problems including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 should engage in 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous… Continue reading Why kids should be active and exercise more
We understand that getting your children, especially toddlers, to eat by enticing them with their favourite snacks and treats comes with far less resistance than getting them to eat a healthy meal packed with fresh veggies. Unfortunately, this is a battle children shouldn’t be equipped to win as they are too young to foresee the… Continue reading Unhealthy Kids Are Likely To Become Unhealthy Adults – Parents Are Accountable
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