Cancer Survivor Stories Archives

Hope and Healing: Stories of Strength and Surviving

by Cancercare Editor | May 30, 2024 | Cancer Survivor Stories

Being diagnosed with breast cancer is undeniably a frightening and overwhelming experience. It’s a journey that no one expects to undertake, and navigating through it can often feel like an uphill battle. The best piece of advice I can offer …

Dr. Aqeela Sirkhotte’s Passion for Oncology at Rondebosch Cancercare

by Cancercare Editor | May 23, 2024 | Cancer Survivor Stories

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Wonderful New Addition to Cancercare Team

by Cancercare Editor | Aug 10, 2023 | Cancer Survivor Stories

Cancercare is delighted to announce the addition of Dr. Aqeela Sirkhotte to our esteemed team this month. Dr. Sirkhotte graduated in 2008 from the University of Cape Town with an MBChB degree. Her journey in the medical field began...

Bringing Awareness to Prostate Cancer

by Joedene | Nov 15, 2022 | Cancer Survivor Stories

This month we focus on the prostate, which is located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It is about the size of a walnut and surrounds the urethra (the tube that empties urine from the bladder). …

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is Vital

by Joedene | Sep 20, 2022 | Cancer Survivor Stories

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Recognised by childhood cancer organisations worldwide, it’s a valuable opportunity to acknowledge the crucial support that professionals provide to children with cancer, and their families. Cancer is one of the leading...

Cancer Survivors’ Day, A Celebration Of Life

by Joedene | Jun 5, 2022 | Cancer Survivor Stories

The 5th June is Cancer Survivors Day and at Cancercare, we are choosing to acknowledge those who have bravely walked this road. We want to uplift those who are beginning the journey and those who are going through the motions...