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Types of cancer prevalent in SA women

Cancer and the South African woman
Many of the cancers affecting women, such as breast cancer and uterine
 
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cancer can be detected early, by means of regular testing.

  1. Breast cancer - is the most prevalent cancer among South African women at large
  2. Cervical cancer - the second most prevalent cancer. Cervical cancer can easily be detected in its early stages by a Pap-smear test
  3. Uterine cancer - this type of cancer is more prevalent amongst black women than white women
  4. Lung cancer - is on the increase, as more and more women take up smoking
  5. Oesophageal cancer - this type of cancer is found frequently amongst both men and women

 
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