We read with great interest the Lancet Oncology Editorial1 calling for a coordinated global approach to address the growing ...

Serious quality defects were found in a significant number of cancer medications from sub-Saharan Africa, according to new ...

Northern Africa, Central and West Asia is a diverse region characterized by relatively low but increasing cancer incidence rates. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in both sexes combined in all ...

Discover the power of community in reshaping palliative care in South Africa, as healthcare professionals and volunteers ...

New commitments at Bali forum drive momentum to save hundreds of thousands of girls and women from cancer.Bali, Indonesia, 19 June 2025 - Governments, donors, multilateral institutions, the private ...

The incidence rate of cervical cancer in South Africa is between 22.8-27 per 100 000 women compared to the global average of 15.8 per 100 000. Women living with HIV are at a higher risk for: HPV, ...

After Joe Biden shared his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis, Donald Trump Jr. accused the politician's wife Dr. Jill Biden—who had a doctorate in education—of not detecting his condition sooner.

“These genes have not been associated with the disease before, which is an important advance in understanding breast cancer risk and biology in women of African ancestry,” Dr. Mahtaab Hayat ...

“Together with Unitaid, we have pioneered breakthroughs in HIV and TB care. This renewed cooperation will help us realise our vision of eliminating cervical cancer while building our capacity to ...

Introduction Cancer contributes to a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality globally. Low-income and middle-income countries such as South Africa tend to be characterised by poor and ...

Disparity is revealed in the detection rate of breast cancer in South Africa where the private sector has a higher case-finding rate, owing to better access to screening for medical aid scheme ...

In South Africa (SA), over 10,700 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year, with over 5,800 deaths. Cervical cancer is a preventable tragedy, and South Africa has the tools and ...