S1 E5 – Breast Cancer Awareness with Abeda Steenkamp from CANSA

Karger - Fast Facts Oncology

The fifth and final episode of our special series on breast cancer for Karger’s Fast Facts Oncology Podcast. In episode we are joined by Abeda Steenkamp, breast cancer survivor and Service Coordinator for the Cancer Association of South Africa. Join us as we talk about stigma and taboos surrounding breast cancer in South Africa (CANSA). Furthermore, Abeda Kindly shares her own experiences as a breast cancer patient, discusses the important role of education and support, and gives an insight into her work and tasks as a Service Coordinator for CANSA. To accompany this series on breast cancer, Karger have produced a summary sheet showcasing the breast cancer highlights from this year’s ASCO 2022 meeting. The sheet is available to download for free from Karger’s platform - https://www.karger.com/WebMaterial/ShowFile/1449609

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Fore more information about the work CANSA and the support that they provide please visit https://cansa.org.za/

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