A Guiding Light
Food & Home Entertaining|October 2018

Since 2001, the Breast Health Foundation (BHF) has been a support structure to those affected by breast cancer. From creating awareness to offering insightful talks, BHF has been a great help in reducing the number of individuals suffering from locally advanced cancer.

Patience Gumbo-Chimbetete
A Guiding Light

Founded by a number of specialists in the breast health field, BHF continues to offer relevant education and support to those affected by breast cancer – not just the patients, but their families, colleagues and community members, too. Made up of 10 members – all breast cancer survivors – the team mostly visits townships and clinics where they provide counselling. They also handle the oncologist bookings for patients in certain public hospitals.

With that said, according to BHF chief operations officer, Louise Turner, many patients do not finish their treatment due to the challenges presented by chemotherapy. The foundation therefore assists with ensuring patients don’t default on treatment by following up with them to ensure they comply. This has resulted in zero defaults over the past year, not to mention a reduction from 80% to 60% in the number of patients with locally advanced cancer (cancer that has spread from the original tumour to nearby tissue or lymph nodes) at Helen Joseph Breast Care Clinic in Johannesburg, where the team volunteers.

According to Louise, the international statistics for the risk of developing breast cancer among women is 1 in every 8, whereas for men it is 1 in every 800. “But breast cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence; it can be treated when diagnosed early,” she advises.

Denne historien er fra October 2018-utgaven av Food & Home Entertaining.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

Denne historien er fra October 2018-utgaven av Food & Home Entertaining.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

FLERE HISTORIER FRA FOOD & HOME ENTERTAININGSe alt
Country harm
Food & Home Entertaining

Country harm

Country kitchens are a well-loved style that many daydream about. Whether rustic or modern, here are some of the core qualities of a country style that soeaks a thousand memories and enviable kitchen snaps

time-read
2 mins  |
Autumn 2023
Your home Composting Guide
Food & Home Entertaining

Your home Composting Guide

Making your own compost will benefit your garden and waste management at home. It could also be a fun learning experience for your family. Here, you get to learn the ins and outs of composting at home

time-read
5 mins  |
Autumn 2023
Heavenly HOT CROSS BUNS
Food & Home Entertaining

Heavenly HOT CROSS BUNS

It's a trusty traditional favourite this time of the year, and now you can make your own!

time-read
1 min  |
Autumn 2023
Stock up!
Food & Home Entertaining

Stock up!

While store-bought stock is great in its convenience, nothing beats the authentic flavours of home-made stock

time-read
2 mins  |
Autumn 2023
hop hop Hooray
Food & Home Entertaining

hop hop Hooray

Get your little ones excited for Easter with these cute and tasty cookies

time-read
1 min  |
Autumn 2023
Fun & games
Food & Home Entertaining

Fun & games

Finding new and exciting things to do as a family where the kids are genuinely entertained, can sometimes be a tricky situation. But fret no more as we've got you covered with activities that everyone will enjoy

time-read
2 mins  |
Autumn 2023
THE Liquid gold Rush
Food & Home Entertaining

THE Liquid gold Rush

Rare and exclusive bottles of whisky and tequila, worth hundreds of thousands, sit unopened as collector's items. Meet Reinhardt Paulsen, the man behind Urban Spirits and a purveyor of sought-after spirits from across the globe

time-read
3 mins  |
Autumn 2023
Iconic pairings with a twist
Food & Home Entertaining

Iconic pairings with a twist

' Looking to upgrade dinner plans, host with ease, and enjoy new spins on the classics? Here are five unique wine _ pairings you simply have to try out!

time-read
3 mins  |
Autumn 2023
Reap the rewards
Food & Home Entertaining

Reap the rewards

Start tending to your autumn veggie gardens to make these warm and hearty meals perfect for the colder weather!

time-read
6 mins  |
Autumn 2023
Liquid gold
Food & Home Entertaining

Liquid gold

What makes RIO LARGO's olive oil as renowned and precious as it is? Edwain Steenkamp visits the spectacular farm to find out

time-read
3 mins  |
Autumn 2023