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Zim tops cancer-burdened countries
Cervical cancer is a major health concern in the country, with approximately 3 043 new cases and 1 976 deaths annually, making it the leading cancer type among women.
By Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 29, 2025
Alarming rise of cancer: A call to action for public health practitioners
As public health practitioners, we have a critical role to play in educating the public about cancer prevention and control.
By Clever Marisa
Apr. 27, 2025
Govt bemoans rising cancer cases
Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora attributed the alarming rise of cancer cases to a combination of factors, including behavioural risk factors, limited access to early diagnosis
By Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 1, 2025
Boost for cancer patients
She said their efforts were premised on the belief that no child should endure the battle with cancer a young age.
By Vanessa Gonye
Mar. 11, 2025
Call to promote childhood cancer management
Speaking during the Childhood Cancer Day commemorations held over the weekend at the KidzCan Rainbow Children’s Village
By Vanessa Gonye
Feb. 18, 2025
Early detection and patient-centred care important for cancer treatment
Symptoms of leukaemia in children might include persistent fever, easy bruising, prolonged bleeding or frequent infections.
By Cimas
Feb. 7, 2025
Women overcome cancer fear, throng screening facilities
In Masvingo, the TruScreen programme has already screened over 14 000 women for cervical cancer as of September 2024.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Jan. 31, 2025
Stop smoking to minimise likelihood of lung cancer
The treatment can include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, immunotherapy and up to palliative care in advanced stages.
By Cimas
Nov. 29, 2024
Pinktober: Merging mental health and breast cancer awareness through creative expression
October brings together two significant advocacy movements: Mental Health Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness, often symbolised by Pinktober.
By Raymond Millagre Langa
Oct. 20, 2024
