Nine out of 10 women diagnosed are alive 10 years later.
With one in 27 women affected by breast cancer in their lifetime, regular breast checks are vital, a renowned breast specialist surgeon and breast disease specialist, Prof Carol-Ann Benn, says ahead of Women's Month.
"Early detection means timely intervention. Caught early, breast cancer is highly treatable and that is where public awareness is really needed," says Benn.
"Mammograms and self-examination are so important because an early diagnosis, coupled with the great strides made in the treatment of breast cancer, means that cancer can be beaten.
"We need to talk about breast cancer far more than we do. Moms, speak to your daughters and your sons. Friends and sisters talk to each other about it. Check that those close to you are up to date with their screening and support each other by sharing trusted sources of knowledge on the topic," she urges.
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England off to a flyer
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German future looking very bright
Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala (right) turned on the style, laying on goals for each other, as a new-look Germany beat Hungary 5-0 in Duesseldorf on Saturday.
SA Paralympic quest fizzles out
South Africa's campaign fizzled to a relatively tame close in Paris yesterday, as the national team concluded the Paralympic Games with a total of six medals in the bag.
Sabalenka hails family’s backing
US OPEN: PROUD CHAMPION CAPS A TUMULTUOUS YEAR
Uncertain future in coal
Mpumalanga study heard gripes about being left out of green transition.
Spending put on ice
Councils get the money but fail to spend it, says AG.
Protecting assets once fairytale ends
'You must consider implications before tying the knot.'
Joburg is no 'world-class' city
I like many other citizens, have paid taxes (for me it has been over 50 years), only to find that the council is writing off billions of rands for theft, mismanagement, unpaid rates, etc.
This injury is not just about your mobility
International Spinal Cord Injury Day, which was marked on Thursday, draws attention to the many ways in which people can be affected by spinal cord injury.
Officer's back at work
Seriously injured after shots, he makes gruelling journey to a new way of life.
