Yes, you CAN beat cancer
[caption id="attachment_127302" align="aligncenter" width="500"] UNITED WE STAND: Cole Cameron from the Igazi Foundation and pharmacist Noluthando Qaziyana, in front, patient Chantel Sharp, Dr Tumi Mafalala and Sister Sharon Jantjies, back, get ready for World Cancer Day celebrations at the Aloe Igazi Haematology Unit at Provincial Hospital yesterday. Picture: MIKE HOLMES[/caption]
Today is World Cancer Day. The purpose of the day is to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease. Zest writer Estelle Ellis talks to GVI Oncology social worker Mariana Lourens about some of the key messages of the day
HEARING the news “you have cancer” can be some of the most frightening words anyone may have to hear. One may feel scared, angry, confused, or hope that it’s all been a big mistake if one is receiving such news.
