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The SAHR published a pioneering edition dedicated to the pressing challenges, successes, & gaps in cancer care within the South African healthcare system. Thanks to all that contributed, find more details below: hst.org.za/publications/P… @UCT_SPH @UCTHealthSci @AwacanEd @CANSA

#Cancer: Is that glass of red wine REALLY good for you? A study by the American Association for Cancer Research has thrust the link between #alcohol consumption and cancer back into the spotlight. buff.ly/3ztGZ3R

FHS, CRI FUNDING OPPORTUNITY In this call we specifically invite proposals for innovative multi-disciplinary research projects relevant to the African context Compulsory Letter of Intent Deadline: 5 August 2024 Full Submission Deadline: 16 September 2024 @UCT_SPH @UCTHealthSci

Call for applications: Master of Public Health Bursary - Empilisweni Centre health.uct.ac.za/sites/default/… @UCT_SPH

#EarlyDetection is key for Colorectal cancer (also known as colon cancer). If diagnosed early, it can increase your chances of survival. Know the risks. Awareness on colon cancer is being campaigned nationwide this month, as part of #WorldHealthDay theme: 'My Health, My Right'

“Those who have the fewest resources to manage their #cancer burdens will bear the brunt of the increased 🌍cancer burden.” IARC’s Dr @FreddieBray_ Cancer mortality in low & medium #HDI countries is projected to almost double in 2050, vs 2022 estimates iarc.who.int/featured-news/…

Significant advancements have been made since the Global Strategy to eliminate cervical cancer was adopted three years ago, yet critical action is still needed to reach global targets. Read more ahead of #HPV Awareness Day: uicc.org/news/intensify… #OneLessWorry

#WorldObesityDay #Obesity is now considered a cause of at least 13 different #cancer types: cancers of the breast (in postmenopausal women), colorectum, endometrium, kidney, liver, gallbladder, ovary, pancreas, gastric cardia, oesophagus, thyroid, multiple myeloma, & meningioma.

#WorldObesityDay Some estimate that #obesity will overtake #smoking🚬 as the main factor associated with cancer in some countries in coming decades; interventions at both population & individual level to↘️ obesity & sever the obesity–cancer link are critical for #cancer control.

The global cancer burden is growing.📈 @IARCWHO released a report on the major trends in cancer incidence and mortality around the world. Dr Isabelle Soerjomataram discusses the findings in this latest episode of Let's Talk Cancer. Listen now➡️uicc.org/news/podcast-l…

Lehan Hefer, a UCT MedTech Masters student at the University of Cape Town, delivered a progress presentation this morning. Lehan's work focuses on the "Design and Development of a Speculum-Free Cervical Cancer Screening Device," aiming to revolutionise the way cervical cancer screenings are conducted. By eliminating the need for a speculum, this innovative approach seeks to make screenings more comfortable and accessible, potentially increasing the rate of early detection and treatment. We are immensely grateful to @merSETASocial for recognising the importance of Lehan's research and providing the necessary funding. Lehan's research is supervised by @SudeshSivarasu, and co-supervised by Rakiya Saidu. We eagerly anticipate the future developments of his project and its impact on improving cervical cancer screening methods. Nice work Lehan!

IARC release latest estimates of global #cancer burden. We estimate 20 million new cases & 9.7 million deaths from cancer occurred in 2022. Detailed incidence & mortality info for 185 countries & 36 common cancers now available in IARC's @GLOBOCAN_GCO PR: iarc.who.int/wp-content/upl…

Please join us in signing the call to action, asking our governments to improve health equity, and make it easier for all populations to enjoy affordable & accessible cancer services, & reduce disparities in cancer incidence & mortality. #WorldCancerDay worldcancerday.org/join-call-to-a…

WATCH: Cervical Cancer Patient Interview: SAMRC/UCT Cape Town As Cervical Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we encourage you to continue to spread awareness throughout the year — every day can be a day to raise awareness. youtu.be/WvQBNaKolvQ?fe…

Power, money & cancer medicines. A reality check. ecancer.org/en/journal/edi…

"GRAIL-Galleri: why the special treatment?", we ask in today's @TheLancet as voices from the UK public health oncology community. From @SullivanProf @AggarwalOnc @HoulstonLab_ICR @paulpharoah @mgtmccartney @SJHogarth Prof Nick Wald @clare__turnbull thelancet.com/journals/lance…

What do you wish you'd known when you were first diagnosed with breast cancer? The amazing @mlalanda created this infographic from one of my tweets and I just had to share it Do you agree? What would you add?

Patient stories: A Lancet commission - ecancer ecancer.org/en/video/11753…

Humbled, honoured and grateful. Keenly aware that our individual achievements are populated by other people's work.

📢 Calling all health researchers and implementers in South East Asia! 🌏✨ 🔍 Dive into the heart of health policy and systems research at the HSR2024 Preconference. 📚 Submit your abstracts on Sub-themes 3 and 4 for a chance to showcase your work 👉 buff.ly/47qjsfM