by Marise Lerm | Feb 28, 2026 | News Highlight, Patient Resources
Fearless at 25: Katelin’s Triple Negative Breast Cancer Journey As we conclude our World Cancer Day – United by Unique campaign this February, we honour one final story, a powerful reminder that cancer does not look one way, feel one way, or follow one path....
by Marise Lerm | Feb 27, 2026 | News Highlight, Patient Resources
Cancer Changed Her Perspective, Not Her Purpose As we conclude our World Cancer Day 2026 – United by Unique campaign, we share a story that captures the true heart of people-centered cancer care, a journey shaped by both professional dedication and personal...
by Marise Lerm | Oct 28, 2024 | Patient Resources
Understanding the tools used to diagnose and treat breast cancer October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a critical time to focus on empowering women (and men) with knowledge and encouraging proactive health practices. Breast cancer remains the most diagnosed...
by Marise Lerm | Oct 18, 2023 | CSI, News Highlight
Understand the screening tools available to detect breast cancer Breast cancer remains the most diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide. In South Africa, it is also the most common cancer among women accounting for 22.6% of all...
by Marise Lerm | Oct 17, 2022 | Clinical Expert, Patient Resources
Prevention, early diagnosis, and access to treatment are key to saving lives Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer according to the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). At present 1 in every 27 women in South Africa could develop breast...
Varian and Icon Oncology offer value-based cancer treatment hub for Southern Africa.PALO ALTO, California, December 14, 2021 — Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, announced today an agreement with Icon Oncology, South Africa’s leading oncology provider, that will enhance access ... READ MORE
Icon Oncology drives sustainability of cancer care in South AfricaValue-based care means more patients should be able to receive cancer treatment. The survival of oncology in South Africa was under the spotlight at a recent conference hosted by Icon ... READ MORE
ICON Chemotherapy Administration Standards & Guidelines publishedBelinda Bailey and David Eedes of Icon were invited to present the ICON Chemotherapy Administration Standards & Guidelines to delegates on the recent SASCRO/SASMO 2017 Conference. They would like ... READ MORE
Springbok Breaking Ground 2025 Breaking Ground Pioneering access to cancer treatment in the Northern Cape Springbok, Northern Cape: In the Northern Cape, a majority of oncology patients must travel to the Robert ... READ MORE
Wigs for cancer patientsSocial development grant grows skilled wigmakers A cancer diagnosis comes as a shock; it is a life-changing event and can cause feelings of despair and anxiety. When a patient is diagnosed, the ... READ MORE