01. Forget diamonds - aspirin could soon be a girl's best friend. New studies show that, at least in the laboratory, this common anti-inflammatory drug may help reduce the risk of endometrial cancer. Read02. Cervical cancer screening Coupling screening for a common sexually transmitted virus with the Pap test could help doctors identify which women are most prone to cervical cancer. Read 03. Herbs and cancer risk Some commonly used herbal treatments may further increase the risk of breast and uterine cancer for women already predisposed to those diseases. Read 04. Breast cancer - the facts The thought of breast cancer strikes terror into the hearts of most women. What are the facts surrounding the disease?
Read 05. Breast cancer rise alarming South African doctors have seen an "alarming" increase in the incidence of breast cancer, particularly among young black women. Read 06. Breast cancer treatment choices In days gone by, having a mastectomy was a pretty standard procedure for many women who were diagnosed with breast cancer. But what are the treatment options today? Read 07. Breast cancer - know these things Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting women in South Africa. It can strike anyone, but two thirds of cancer cases occur in women over the age of 50. Read |
08. Myths - your skin and the sun When it comes to suntanning, there are a lot of myths doing the rounds. Health24 separates fact from fiction. Read 09. When cervical cancer strikes One in five women who have cancer in South Africa, have cervical cancer. We focus on this issue today on International Day of Action for Women's Health. Read 10. Moments in Time: Calendar 2007 This calendar, an initiative of pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, portrays a specially selected cancer patient for each month of 2007. Read 11. New hope for breast cancer Awareness of HER2-positive breast cancer is alarmingly low amongst South African women - A type of cancer that affects nearly one in four women with breast cancer. Read |