Why access to the right treatment at the right time is crucial to cancer patients “We have to concern ourselves with the quality of life as well as its length.” Dr Cicely Saunders, who established St Christopher’s Hospice in London. When Pieter found out he had Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), he was looking forward to his golden years. He was planning to relax in the company of his family, his four daughters and two sons, in his home in Kraaifontein in Cape Town. He was shocked when he was told that, not only did he have HCC, but it had already... Continue Reading
Diabetes is a chronic illness that can impact not only a person’s physical health, but financial health as well. Ensuring that the disease is diagnosed and treated preventatively can help keep people suffering from the disease to stay out of hospital, prevent them from incurring expensive medical procedures and enable them to live full, healthy lives. “Diabetes isn’t a condition that happens in isolation,” says Executive Principal Officer of Liberty Medical Scheme (LMS), Andrew Edwards. “When we look at treating people with the condition, we look at the person’s entire health risk profile and focus on the individual and their... Continue Reading
…November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – As health organisations across the world observe Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Be Cancer Aware, one of South Africa’s cancer information hubs, will be kicking off their second annual “Too cool to smoke” campaign in November. This initiative invites all smokers in South Africa to take the first step and unite with other South Africans in support of lung cancer by quitting for the day on the Thursday 14th November. By quitting even for a day, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer... Continue Reading
Moved by the plight of vulnerable women living in poverty in her native Cameroon, British-based Margaret has dedicated her professional life to supporting them. When Margaret moved to the UK from Cameroon in 2007 to join her diplomat husband in London, she struggled to leave behind her experiences as a development worker, helping poor and vulnerable women in her homeland to have a better quality of life. Many Cameroonian women are vulnerable to poverty, HIV/AIDS and poor employment opportunities, making it tough for them to support their families. Those in rural areas face further difficulties as access to support is... Continue Reading
Innovation – the life blood of business, science and technology today – depends on mobility both of ideas and people, which is why the topic of internationalisation is a hot one on most universities’ agendas. The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is no exception, and this Friday (25 October 2013) will host a high-profile Belgian delegation to explore new ways to link business and academia to boost innovation and create opportunities for local students and academics. HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium as well as top ministers in the Belgian cabinet and business leaders who are on a joint economic... Continue Reading
