insert_link 2 Health / Medical Promoting Support Systems for Employees with Serious Illnesses By Noreen Arangies, Communication Content Specialist, Capricorn Group The dark journey of adversity On 29 November 2021, I received devastating news from one of Namibia's top specialist physicians. He said, "Mrs Arangies, I am sorry to tell you that your bone marrow biopsy results reveal Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and unfortunately, Namibia lacks the necessary facilities and a haematologist to provide treatment." This […] todayJuly 16, 2024 69 2
insert_link Health / Medical July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month https://youtu.be/BELpaWkOms4 July is recognized as Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month. "The awareness month aims to improve public knowledge about these cancers, support research efforts, and advocate for better resources and treatments for fellow Namibians affected by this diagnosis." It's a time to raise awareness about Sarcoma and Bonce Cancers, rare and often aggressive forms of cancer that arises in the bones and soft tissues. The goal […] todayJuly 4, 2024 30
insert_link Health / Medical The impact of breast cancer treatments on bone health. By Dr Justus Apffelstaedt, specialist surgeon with an interest in breast, thyroid and parathyroid health as well as soft tissue surgical oncology Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in women[1]. A comprehensive research effort stretching back more than half a century makes breast cancer the most well understood cancer, with advanced screening and treatment therapies available. Women are surviving longer, have increased remission rates and, […] todayJune 21, 2024 24
insert_link Health / Medical Why is cancer called cancer? We need to go back to Greco-Roman times for the answer Amna Artist/Shutterstock By Konstantine Panegyres, The University of Melbourne One of the earliest descriptions of someone with cancer comes from the fourth century BC. Satyrus, tyrant of the city of Heracleia on the Black Sea, developed a cancer between his groin and scrotum. As the cancer spread, Satyrus had ever greater pains. He was unable to sleep and had convulsions. Advanced cancers in that part of the body […] todayMay 3, 2024 22
insert_link Health / Medical Treatment can do more harm than good for prostate cancer − why active surveillance may be a better option for some A cancer diagnosis is serious, but immediately starting treatment sometimes isn’t the best course of action. ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty Images Jinping Xu, Wayne State University Although about 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, only about 1 in 44 will die from it. Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer die from other causes, especially those with a low-risk prostate cancer that […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia President Geingob is in good spirits amid cancer treatment The Swapo party says President Hage Geingob is "in good spirits and is receiving good medical attention" for his cancer treatment. Last week, the presidency announced that President Geingob would start treatment for cancer after routine medical check-ups and a follow-up biopsy led to the detection of cancerous cells. It did not give more details on his diagnosis but said he would continue to carry out his duties. The BBC […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 21
