The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANS A) supports the National Department of Health's efforts to prioritise awareness of breast and cervical cancer and to educate women with knowledge of symptoms, screening opportunities and lowering cancer risk.
In August, in line with its 365 Day Health Challenge, CANS A encourages women to get screened and to proactively share this on every available platform, including social media encouraging and challenging other women to get screened.
Breast cancer is the most common among South African women with a lifetime risk of 1 in 27, according to the 2014 National Cancer Registry (NCR). Cervical cancer is the leading cause