Cancer is complex and unpredictable, yet beatable.
World Cancer Day: Experts focus on key challenges in treatment of cancer
- World Cancer Day was observed on 4 February.
- Treating cancer remains a challenge.
- Timely and inclusive care can help combat cancer.
Personalised and timely care, the battle between cancer and the immune system, and standardised, evidence-based guidelines to tackle cervical cancer are among the topics that Stellenbosch University experts discussed in opinion pieces for the media on World Cancer Day (4 February). Click on the links below to read the articles as published.
Prof Anna-Mart Engelbrecht (Why cancer treatment isn't one-size-fits-all – Weekend Argus)
Prof Yoshan Moodley and Timothy Morris (No time to waste in the battle against time – Cape Times)
Atarah Rass (Cancer v immune system: the hidden war – Cape Argus)
Dr Robyn Adams & Prof Hennie Botha (Why standardised, evidence-based guidelines are crucial in tackling cervical cancer – Mail & Guardian)
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