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Podcast: The Talking Point
Episode: Breast Cancer: Up close and personal
Description: Breast cancer affects one in 27 women in South Africa, accounting for 23% of all cancers diagnosed. In many countries that face barriers to universal healthcare such as South Africa, one of the key challenges is diagnosis as patients affected by the illness are becoming younger (under 35) and are at a higher risk of mortality due to a lack of disease management. One of the big challenges of treating the diseases is the issue of late diagnosis. Awareness and education about breast cancer in young women can lead to earlier diagnoses and less invasive treatment options. Early diagnosis also...