Debunking breast cancer myths

Alicia English|Published 4 months ago

Anova Health Institute held breast cancer awareness talks at Mitchell’s Plain day hospital last Friday. Pictured are representatives from Anova with cancer survivors from Cansa Relay for Life.

Health professionals from the Anova Health Institute spent the morning at the Mitchell’s Plain day hospital last Friday dispelling the myth that only women are affected by breast cancer and doing breast cancer checks .

The Anova team, supported by cancer survivors from Cansa Relay for Life, gave breast cancer awareness talks in a hospital waiting area. They also answered questions from patients while several cancer survivors spoke of their experiences.

Meanwhile, Strandfontein Young Ideas Senior Club held a cancer awareness programme at the Strandfontein civic centre last week, and representatives from the Anova Health Institute provided information on breast cancer and did breast cancer checks, while cancer survivor Kirsten Adams spoke about her experience with the illness.

Health professionals from Anova Health Institute and Mitchell’s Plain day hospital staff, from left, Bernadette Khethimpilo, Thembisa Sinandle, Sindisiwe Mncube, Mandy Saambou, Chillestine Hackley and Buziwe Pono, helped to raise awareness about breast cancer.

Members of the Strandfontein Young Ideas Seniors executive committee and representatives from Anova Health Institute at the club’s breast cancer awareness programme held at the Strandfontein civic centre last week.