Health department marked October with activities focused on cancer awareness
In its sustained efforts to address the increasing incidence of breast cancer among young people, the provincial health department marked October with a range of activities focused on cancer awareness, early detection, patient support, staff wellness and community engagement. Provincial spokesperson of department of health Mr. Lebogang Majaha says a key focus this year is reaching young women and the broader community with information on breast cancer and women’s health. Majaha says oncology services in the province are largely centralized at Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Tertiary hospital in Kimberley, with decentralized service models already implemented at Dr. Harry Surtie hospital, Kuruman district hospital and Dr. Van Niekerk hospital in Springbok. He says it is as a result that they encourage young women in particular and men over 40 years to request screening on an annual basis and be treated on time. Majaha says the following . . .
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