Men and breast cancer: risk factors
Men and women share some of the same risk factors when it comes to developing breast cancer. Here are the risk factors for men.
Detecting breast cancer
You should be checking your breasts regularly for any changes that may indicate an underlying problem like breast cancer.
National Bandana Day
Support National Bandana Day on 12 October 2014 and become a donor – it’s a simple procedure (and not that painful!).
So you’ve found a lump. What now?
During your own monthly breast lump self-exam, you may feel a lump under the skin. At this stage, it’s important not to panic – it may not be breast cancer but you’ll need to get it checked out by a doctor immediately. Here’s what to expect…
Preparing for chemotherapy
Here are a few tips to bear in mind when preparing for cancer treatment.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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More about biopsies
The first needle biopsy of the liver was done in 1895 but didn’t become routine practice until 50 years later.
Oncotype DX test
The Oncotype DX test is a painless procedure, which ‘rates’ the risk of cancer recurrence and may mean you won’t need chemo.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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The best medicine
Having a positive attitude helped Xylon van Eyck through a trying time. Here’s his story.
Ultrasound
An ultrasound is a painless, non-surgical procedure that can ‘see’ more deeply into the body’s tissue than X-rays.
My journey with breast cancer
When South African beauty icon Wilma van der Bijl discovered cancer in her breast, her life took a turn in a surprising direction. She shares her tough but ultimately triumphant race against the seemingly impossible.
The road back
TV presenter and keen cyclist Xylon van Eyck is a fit, healthy, positive guy. And becoming ill was not on his agenda at all.
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