Introducing Dr. Daniel Schneeberger: Enhancing Cancercare Cape Gate’s Oncology Expertise
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Daniel Schneeberger has joined Cancercare as an Oncology Specialist, bringing his rich experience and dedicated approach to our team and patients. Dr. Dan, as his patients fondly call him, has built a career …
Hope and Healing: Stories of Strength and Surviving
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 is to take a deep breath...
Dr. Aqeela Sirkhotte’s Passion for Oncology at Rondebosch Cancercare
Dr. Aqeela Sirkhotte's path to oncology wasn't a straight line. This Rondebosch oncologist, a valued member of the Cancercare team, brings a unique blend of experience and empathy to her work. She originally considered dentistry, but a career counselor helped her...
Wonderful New Addition to Cancercare Team
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 as a Medical Intern at Groote...
Bringing Awareness to Prostate Cancer
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). As a man ages, the prostate usually increases in size....
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is Vital
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
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 presently. We hope that some of our...
Cancercare West Coast On Track
It is with great pleasure that Cancercare announces the anticipated opening of the West Coast Cancercare unit in August 2022. The unit will be led by Dr Jorn Malan, currently one of the Cancercare oncologists in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). The medical consultation...