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There is a critical need for overcoming stigmas and enhancing awareness of childhood cancer in South Africa, where the underreporting and late diagnosis of cases significantly impact survival rates. Despite the global increase in childhood cancer cases, South Africa's statistics reveal a stark contrast, with only 70–80 children diagnosed per million, far below the expected incidence.
Manage your fear of leukemia by equipping yourself with knowledge, writes Campaigning for Cancer CEO Lauren Pretorius. Leukemia used to be a very scary word, as most people in their forties or older can remember when it was dangerous cancer. But as with many cancers, the last two decades or so have seen immense strides in the treatment being made, and mortality rates are in steady decline.
By Marc Lubner, Hedley Lewis, Kelly du Plessis, Lauren Pretorius and Cassey Chambers 17m ago Those that we support and those who support us are on the verge of collapse due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We have heeded the call by President Ramaphosa and his government to step up and support the interventions that have been implemented across the country during this unprecedented period.
Those that we support and those who support us are on the verge of collapse due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We have heeded the call by President Ramaphosa and his government to step up and support the interventions that have been implemented across the country during this unprecedented period. We have put aside our brands and barriers to form coalitions, magnifying our collective support, and like so many other sectors, Covid-19 has united civil society.
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