Breast Cancer

Cancer in South Africa is an emerging health problem, with breast cancer being one of the leading cancers in women, following similar worldwide trends. One in 29 women in SA is diagnosed with breast cancer every year. However, timely detection can lead to diagnosis of the cancer in its early stages, aiding treatment and recovery. Breast cancer is a general term for different types of cancer that develop from breast tissue cells. Find out about the different types of breast cancer, the various treatment options available and the latest research that’s being done in this field