Chris made this mixed media piece about two years before he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Chris is a hard-nosed, stubborn, foul-mouthed, cynical, crude SOB. He gets away with it because he’s also irritatingly smart, talented, cuttingly funny and compassionate. Three years ago I got a call from him as he was waiting for the results [...]
PLWC at Bara!
PLWC Cancer Buddies now at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (“Bara”). 21 November 2011. Pictured at the conclusion of the Cancer Buddies training course in October 2011 are, from left to right: (Standing): Peter Hers (Chairman, PLWC Johannesburg); Snowy Maphakela, Agnes Mosebekoa, Raynolda Makhutwe, Bev du Toit (PLWC, course lecturer), Lehlohonolo Mokgobo, Sibongile Manyama [...]
A Treatment Horror story!!
The past 8 mths I journeyed with our gardener of 15yrs – he has just passed away with cancer. In short – support at all levels was shocking: Medical:He was sent from pillar to post between Helderberg and Tygerberg hospitals – for weeks – no diagnosis. Sisters more interested in sorting their personal issues out [...]
Story of a Cancer Support Hero!
Jambo….I greet you in Swahili! I am writing to you after returning from Tanzania having climbed Kilimanjaro. On the way there, up and down, I carried a pink bra and a “Walking for Cancer Flag” on my backpack and wore a “pink buff”. This created much curiosity, but I believe the message went out [...]
Carl Liebenberg has twins!!!
Carl Liebenberg, PLWC Director, and his wife Katie, became the very proud parents of twin daughters, Genevieve and Annabelle, on Wednesday, 12 October. We are grateful for the grace that all went well and our best wishes go with you both as your start your journey as parents !! Love you both
Special Assignment – SABC3 21 September 2011.
PRESS RELEASE: BEHIND HER SMILE. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT: SABC 3 21.30. DATE OF BROADCAST: 21 SEPTEMBER 2011 PRODUCER: FATHIMA SIMJEE, Health-e News Service In a non-descript face brick house in Kagiso, an extraordinary battle is being waged against impossible odds. A 38-year-old single mother, Nozipho Mgoma is fighting for her life. Her body is [...]
Buddy Support Network
The buddy support network offers a “buddy” support network where cancer patients can interact with and receive advice and support from cancer survivors who have a similar profile, disease and treatment protocol
Play about Cancer Survivors – we need your help!
Hennie van Greunen is an established playwright, director and producer whose award-winning theatre work includes Shirley Valentyn, K, Op die vrou af, Festen and Janneman. He is currently working on an as-yet-untitled project consisting of stories based on the experiences of cancer survivors. The central concept involves speaking to as many survivors as possible, [...]
Letters of Hope
A Special Sharing experience from a Colon Cancer Survivor JIM HARWOOD These were letters he wrote to his friend and family as he was going through treatment and it describes the ups and downs as he experienced them . I am sure these letters will inspire others as they start their journey with colon [...]
Amanda’s Long Walk to Wellness.
The loss of her unborn twins followed by a devastating breast cancer diagnosis has given Amanda Power the strength to tackle one of the greatest challenges on earth – the Great Wall of China.
What I learned from having Cancer
ROCKFORD — Shy, quiet and even introverted, a devoted mother of three and a workaholic who enjoyed running as an outlet — all those things described Jeanne Greenfield. It took a bout with stage 4B cervical cancer and being the only survivor of a Mayo Clinic-based clinical trial of an experimental regimen of [...]
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