Cansa representative, Jeanne Rawlinson, says early detection of cancer can save lives.
The Free State Cancer Association of South Africa representative, Jeanne Rawlinson, says early detection of the disease can save lives.This is part of activities this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The theme of the walk is “No one should face breast cancer alone”.“If we are looking at this month specifically October month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and one in every four women is being affected by cancer and I think that’s why these kinds of initiatives are important.
A cancer survivor has emphasized the importance of a good support system in beating the disease. 59-year-old Abigail Phakisi was diagnosed with type 2 breast cancer last year.Phakisi was among the women who took part in the Pink Walk in Bloemfontein as part of Breast Cancer Month activities.“It’s better for it to be detected early so that you can get a proper treatment because it’s for instance type four cancer.
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