New research has shed light on how the cholesterol-lowering drug, statins, may fight the development of breast cancer in some women.
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A new study has mapped the path from smoking to emphysema in mice. Showing for the first time that this debilitating lung disease is caused by a specific immune response to tobacco, and not from long-term smoke exposure.
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Aspirin should be evaluated for its ability to prevent the development of cervical cancer in HIV-infected women, says a new international report.
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Tighter regulations around smoking have South African workers heading out of their office buildings in order comply with the country’s Tobacco Products Control Act.
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New research has linked a common gene to a number of reproductive cancers, and the finding may lead to new approaches to treatment.
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A small study has found a possible link between a chemical commonly used in deodorants, and breast cancer.
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“Sorry Mrs Nancy Soller your medical aid does not cover the treatment for your type of cancer”. This was the devastating message relayed to Nancy Soller.
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The Society Joins ABC News, United Nations Foundation’s ‘Million Moms Challenge’ to Raise Awareness of Cervical Cancer Globally.
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Leading national healthy fast food company, KAUAI, has teamed up with the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) in a bid to make more South Africans be good to their skin this summer.
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OPINION:Occupational therapist and student Yolande Riekert spent 6 weeks at the East London CHOC house for children with cancer and their mothers as part of her Masters in Medical Anthropology thesis at UCT. She shares her experiences with health-e.
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The Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO works to achieve a world free of the fear of cancer. ASCO is pleased to announce to you and your membership the 2012 Conquer Cancer Foundation Grants Program. For over 25 years, the Conquer Cancer Foundation Grants Program has awarded over $70 million to deserving researchers.
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Dr Carol Benn, a breast surgeon at Johannesburg’s Milpark Hospital, is passionate about fighting breast cancer. She spoke with Ayanda Mkwanazi, of Health-e News Service.
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A campaign to boost the low number of black bone marrow donors has been launched in the lead-up to Bandana Day on Wednesday.
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While South Africa has some of the strictest tobacco laws on the continent, smoking rates remain high. There are 7 million smokers in South Africa and 90% of them began smoking before the age of 18, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa.
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Oral sex is not as safe as many of us assume it to be. Research shows that it is one of the leading causes of oro-pharyngeal cancer, which occurs in the mouth area.
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Breast cancer is curable if detected early. Both men and women are urged to go for regular breast examinations so that abnormalities can be dealt with sooner and quicker.
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I started smoking when I was 17 years old. I will never forget that first drag- the headrush, the thrill and the smell and taste. It is now 8 years later and am still in an on/off relationship with cigarettes.
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This podcast by Planet Money reveals a cost analysis commissioned by the Czech Republic government who were concerned about their economic depression. Smoking was admitted to be less costly for governments and Philip Morris admitted that death saves money
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While anti-tobacco legislation and campaigns have increased globally, there is still much that needs to be done to stop the six million people from dying due to smoking cigarettes or second-hand smoke every year.
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World Health Organisation (WHO) released the second edition of the smoke-free movies report. It underlines the fact that, in some countries, many of the youth-rated films that contain tobacco imagery are the recipients of significant government production subsidies.
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Breast cancer is most common in women, but growing evidence shows that men are also at risk of developing this type of cancer. About 1% of South Africans diagnosed with breast cancer are men. Johan Basson of Johannesburg is part of this small, yet significant cohort.
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The story of Nozipho Mgoma, a brave single mother, and her battle against breast cancer.
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Two new reports have revealed the extent to which non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are affecting Africa, in particular, estimating economic losses of nearly U$500-billion a year.
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Now that the UN Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) conference has come to an end, delegates should remember that more than 1 billion people will die due to smoking cigarettes this century. Cigarettes are the only consumer product, that when used as intended, will kill half its consumers. See Press release by the African Tobacco Control Consortium (ATCC) and the Framework Convention Alliance (FCA)
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As the new health-e Tobacco Control and Cancer journalist, Lesley was surprised to find herself smoking in this posed pic. Here is the first of her blogs.
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