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		<title>Liewe Albie &#8211; Rus in Vrede</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 17:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hilly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Liewe Albie, &#160; Saam het ons gelag en staaltjies vertel oor ons kaalkoppe. Rate is uitgeruil oor geswolle brand voete wat afdop en seer slymvliese na chemoterapie. &#160; Saam het ons gehuil oor slegte nuus en weer ons koppe opgetel en die lewe omarm. &#160; Menigte aande het ons saam gebid oor die telefoon voor skanderings en bloedtoetse! &#160; [...]]]></description>
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<td valign="top" width="723">Liewe Albie,</p>
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<p>Saam het ons gelag en staaltjies vertel oor ons kaalkoppe. Rate is uitgeruil oor geswolle brand voete wat afdop en seer slymvliese na chemoterapie.</p>
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<p>Saam het ons gehuil oor slegte nuus en weer ons koppe opgetel en die lewe omarm.</p>
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<p>Menigte aande het ons saam gebid oor die telefoon voor skanderings en bloedtoetse!</p>
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<p>Ons kankerpad was &#8216;n genadepad het ons besluit en albei besef hoe kosbaar die lewe is en hoe goed God is.</p>
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<p>Vele van my platgeslaande nuut gediagnoseerde borskanker pasiente het nadat jy met hulle gepraat het, weer moed geskep en hul kankerpaadjie positief betree!</p>
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<p>Met my eerste kanker survivor dag het ons saam geel helium balonne die lug ingestuur. Die lug was helder blou op die koue wintersdag en die geel balonne het hoog die lug ingetrek met ons elkeen se boodskappie daaraan vas. Ek onthou nog my boodskap: I am not in the icy grip of a disease called cancer, but in the loving hands of God.</p>
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<p>Gawie het net sy kop geskud wanneer ons twee gespot het dat nie eers kanker ons kan maer kry nie!</p>
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<p>My eerste Cansa Relay for survivors het ek verlede Sept saam met jou en die Buddies gestap op: You are the champions. Ek onthou die hoendervleis die emosie wat opwel&#8230;.</p>
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<p>Ons het saam getreur oor kanker buddies wat ons vooruit is.</p>
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<p>Ons liefde vir God, vir mense, vir mooi musiek, die teater, die natuur en die lewe het ons gedeel.</p>
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<p>Met die opvoering Dinsdae met Jorrie het ons klomp so gehuil dat die dramaturg Chris van Niekerk  agterna in die restaurant langs die Centurion teater saam met ons kom sit en kuier het en vertel het hoe ons meelewendheid hom aangedaan gemaak het.</p>
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<p>As Rotariers het ek en jy verlede jaar &#8217;n wentafel vir &#8216;n fondsinsameling gedoen: Summertime met &#8216;n helder son, sonsambreel, seesand met vissies en skulpies en ons en die gaste in ons baaikostuums en serongs!</p>
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<p>Wanneer ons saam was het ons baie gelag! Ons het soveel pret saam gehad! Vir my was jy altyd &#8216;n tonikum!</p>
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<p>Met my 50ste verjaarsdag het jy saam met my en die Big 5 my verjaarsdagkersies help uitblaas. Hoe harder ons twee geblaas het hoe hoer het die vlamme gestaan. Jy het jou arm om my skouer gesit en met rooi wange gese: Verdomp vriendin hierdie vlamme is nes ek en jy, niks kry ons uitgeblaas nie!</p>
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<p>Albie, jou aardse vlammetjie is nou uitgeblaas, maar jou vlam van menslike warmte, opregtheid en positiwiteit sal altyd in my en al die Kanker Buddies se harte brand.</p>
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<p>Ons dank God vir jou Albie – Wilma Lotter</p>
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<td valign="top" width="723">When you walked into a room – everyone   would laugh, be happy, be positive and have great respect for you.  We are going to miss you at the Buddy meetings as you were always encouraging no matter how your illness affected you.  Good bye my friend and RIP &#8211; Jean   Robinson</p>
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<td valign="top" width="723">Albie mater! Jy is so ‘n spesiale mens gewees en het oral lewens aangeraak. Nooit was dit vir   jou moeite om te glimlag al was party dae baie swaar en seer. Jy gaan   geweldig gemis word maar daar aan Jesus se voete is geen pyn. Rus sag vriendin. Xxx Monica Pieterse</p>
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<td valign="top" width="723">&#8220;Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.&#8221; &#8211; Danie and Marinda Foster</p>
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<td valign="top" width="723">“Friends are the family we chose for ourselves” &#8211; Baie dankie dat jy my soos “famile” laat voel</p>
<p>Dit was ‘n briefie wat Albie my gegee het. Ek weet sy het baie vriende so laat voel!   Albie my vriendin. Dankie vir ure se   saamkuier , dat ek jou klankbord kon wees .Dat ons saam kon lag oor die dwarsklappe van die lewe. Jy was so uniek &#8211; Liefde &#8211; Christa du Toit</p>
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		<title>PLWC Cancer Buddy Booklet.</title>
		<link>http://plwc.org.za/blog/2012/02/28/plwc-cancer-buddy-booklet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hilly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please click on the title to view the latest edition of the PLWC Cancer Buddy Booklet.]]></description>
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		<title>PLWC at Bara!</title>
		<link>http://plwc.org.za/blog/2011/11/29/plwc-at-bara/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hilly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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: &#160; (Standing): Peter Hers (Chairman, PLWC Johannesburg); Snowy Maphakela, Agnes Mosebekoa, Raynolda Makhutwe, Bev du Toit (PLWC, course lecturer), Lehlohonolo Mokgobo, Sibongile Manyama [...]]]></description>
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<p>PLWC Cancer Buddies now at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (“Bara”).</p>
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<p>21 November 2011.</p>
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Pictured at the conclusion of the Cancer Buddies training course in October 2011 are, from left to right:</p>
<p><a href="http://plwc.org.za/files/2011/11/bara1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5396" src="http://plwc.org.za/files/2011/11/bara1.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="573" /></a></p>
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<p>(Standing): Peter Hers (Chairman, PLWC Johannesburg); Snowy Maphakela, Agnes Mosebekoa, Raynolda Makhutwe, Bev du Toit (PLWC, course lecturer), Lehlohonolo Mokgobo, Sibongile Manyama .</p>
<p>(Seated) Itumeleng Letoaba.</p>
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<p>Six volunteers, all cancer survivors who received their treatment at Bara, have been trained as Cancer Buddies and have started providing support to patients at the Breast Clinic.</p>
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<p>This initiative is a joint project between <strong>People Living with Cancer (PLWC</strong>) and <strong>BrestSens</strong>, an NGO dedicated to providing support to breast cancer patients. The training course was conducted by PLWC volunteers, with the encouragementand support of medical and nursing staff of the Breast Clinic at Bara.</p>
<p>Once over their treatment and on the road to recovery, many cancer patients have a desire to volunteer their services to help newly-diagnosed patients. PLWC provides a structured support system for cancer patients, based on cancer survivors who have been trained to provide first-line support.  Every attempt is made to match patients with someone who has had a similar diagnosis, providing someone who will understand the specific challenges and be able to provide as much guidance as possible.</p>
<p>Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital is the second largest hospital in the world, with 3 200 beds and 6 760 staff members. Bara is one of the 40 Gauteng provincial hospitals, and is financed and run by the Gauteng Provincial Health Authorities.  It is a teaching hospital for the University of the Witwatersrand Medical School.</p>
<p>Enquiries:</p>
<p>Peter Hers                             083 445 4634</p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:peter@peterhers.co.za">peter@peterhers.co.za</a></p>
<p>Kwanele Pooe-Shongwe     082 902 7929</p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:batsips@mweb.co.za">batsips@mweb.co.za</a></p>
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		<title>Motorfietstoer om kankerbewustheid te skep</title>
		<link>http://plwc.org.za/blog/2011/09/05/motorfietstoer-om-kankerbewustheid-te-skep/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hilly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vanaf 16 &#8211; 24 September gaan Janie du Plessis en Lillian Dube saam met ‘n groot groep mans en vroue wat kanker oorkom het of steeds kanker het, die land op motorfietse deurkruis om hulle stories te vertel. &#8220;Toe ek die nuus kry dat ek met testikulêre kanker gediagnoseer is, het my lewe onmiddellik verander. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_5162" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://plwc.org.za/files/2011/09/jani_kanker_400x224.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5162" src="http://plwc.org.za/files/2011/09/jani_kanker_400x224.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Jani du Plessis</p></div>
<p><strong>Vanaf 16 &#8211; 24 September gaan Janie du Plessis en Lillian Dube</strong><strong> saam met ‘n groot groep mans en vroue wat kanker oorkom het of steeds kanker het, die land op motorfietse deurkruis om hulle stories te vertel.</strong></p>
<p><em>&#8220;Toe ek die nuus kry dat ek met testikulêre kanker gediagnoseer is, het my lewe onmiddellik verander. Ek het nie verwag dat ek op die ouderdom van 13 so iets sou oorkom nie, en ek was te bang om by die huis daaroor te praat.&#8221; </em>(Thembalethu Matrose &#8211; ouderdom, 23)</p>
<p>Ons leef in ‘n wêreld waar amper alles aanvaarbaar is, maar steeds is daar baie goed wat agter geslote deure gehou word; onderwerpe wat nie oop is vir gesprek of beraadslaging nie; dinge waaroor mense létterlik te skaam is om oor te praat.</p>
<p>Cancer.vive is ‘n spinternuwe kankerbewustheidsorganisasie wat poog om ten minste een van die deure oop te maak en die lig binne te laat; daai deur met die groot, rooi K opgeskryf. En nie sommer enige kanker nie, maar spesifiek die kanker wat mense te skaam is om openhartig oor te wees.</p>
<p>Ons organisasie bestaan uit ‘n groep brawe en kleurvolle individue wat almal bors-, prostaat-, ovariale- of testikulêre kanker (die sogenaamde &#8216;skaamkankers&#8217;) gehad het of steeds het. Hulle hoofdoel is om die bewustheid te skep dat mens wel kan oorleef van die siektes, en om die wat hulle geveg verloor het te eer. Andersyds gaan daar gepoog word om op groot skaal fondsinsamelings te hou wat die opvoedingstaak rondom die siekte kan vergemaklik; en ook om ondersteuningsnetwerke regoor Suid-Afrika te stig. Maar, uiteindelik wil die groep individue die lewe vier en hoop gee aan enigiemand daarbuite wat aan dieselfde siektes lei.</p>
<p>In September gaan die groep Cancer.vivers op motorfietse deur die land toer en by dorpe, stede en klein en afgeleë gemeenskappe aandoen. Nie nét om uitreikingswerk te doen nie, maar ook om hulle eie persoonlike worstelinge en oorwinnings met die mense van ons land te deel; om hulle landsgenote aan te moedig om nie skaam te wees oor kanker nie en om hulle aan te moedig om daaroor te praat.</p>
<p>Die uiteenlopende groep mense, met loopbane wat wissel van filmsterre, voormalige televisie-aanbieders, huisvroue en ma’s tot korporatiewe ghoeroes en onderwysers, is nie deel van die organisasie omdat hulle gevra is om betrokke te raak nie. Elkeen van hulle, so jonk as 23 of in hulle mid-sestigs, is ongelooflik passievol oor die projek:</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Ek glo in Cancer.vive se missie en vissie &#8211; hoe meer mense ons bereik, hoe meer lewens kan gespaar word.&#8221; </em>(Sanette Venter &#8211; ouderdom, 42)</p>
<p>Hierdie intense passie om ‘n verskil te maak in ander mense se lewens word gedeel deur Linda Greeff en Carl Liebenberg, stigterslede van PLWC (People Living With Cancer). Toe hulle hoor van Cancer.vive het hulle gespring vir die geleentheid om betrokke te raak. PLWC is op 24 Oktober 2002 geregistreer, spesifiek met die doel om nasionale ondersteuningsnetwerke te ontwikkel vir mense wat met kanker gediagnoseer is en daarmee lewe. Die saamgesnoerde kragte van die twee organisasies is die sterkste wapenrusting wat enigiemand met kanker voor kan hoop; nie net vir hulleself nie, maar ook vir hulle vriende en familie wat ook ‘n goeie ondersteuningstruktuur nodig het. </p>
<p>As jy dalk tussen die 16de en 24ste September êrens in ons land op die pad is, kyk uit vir dié brawe groep mans en vroue. Van Johannesburg tot Parys; Bloemfontein; Richmond en Stellenbosch, en ‘n paar pitstoppe tussenin &#8211; hulle sal daar wees om die goeie nuus te versprei. Maak seker jy loop dit nie mis nie; dit gaan een groot viering van die lewe wees!</p>
<p><strong>Besoek gerus <a href="http://www.cancervive.co.za/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.cancervive.co.za/index.html</a> om meer te lees oor Cancervive.</strong></p>
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		<title>Buddy Support Network</title>
		<link>http://plwc.org.za/blog/2011/09/05/buddy-support-network-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 07:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rohan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
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		<title>Linda Greeff at The UN!</title>
		<link>http://plwc.org.za/blog/2011/06/28/linda-greeff-at-the-un/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:47:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hilly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have just returned from New York after the gathering of 42 Global  Cancer Ambassadors  from around the world . We met for training with the  American Cancer Society taking the lead in preparing us to meet with our countries UN delegation to lobby support for the important  UN High-level  Meeting on NCDs in September [...]]]></description>
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<p>I have just returned from New York after the gathering of 42 Global  Cancer Ambassadors  from around the world . We met for training with the  American Cancer Society taking the lead in preparing us to meet with our countries UN delegation to lobby support for the important  UN High-level  Meeting on NCDs in September 2011.<br />
We hope that this intervention will raise the profile of NCDs on the  global stage, mobilize the international community to take action, secure the commitment of Heads of State to lead the cross-government effort  necessary to reverse the epidemic, and send a clear message to donors and  funders.</p>
<p>The UN High Level Meeting (HLM) represents a powerful opportunity for  global leadership to provide the right momentum needed to dramatically  improve the approach and management of NCDs for future generations.</p>
<p> We urged that our Head of State attend the meeting and support the  production of a final outcomes document that supports the recommendations of the NCD Alliance.</p>
<p> As cancer and tobacco control advocates, we would like to especially  highlight two of the NCD Alliance recommendations as critical to the success of the UN High Level Meeting:<br />
 1.Accelerate implementation of the WHO FCTC to achieve a world free from  tobacco by 2040.<br />
2.a)Increase access to affordable drugs and technologies for cancer and  other NCDs.<br />
 b) Provision of affordable HBV and HPV vaccines, as appropriate; access to  resource appropriate organized early detection programs for breast and  cervical cancer;<br />
c)access to essential medicines and technologies and provision of pain  relief for end-of-life care.<br />
We hope and will work for these issues to be prioritised  world wide after  September 2011 .<br />
 We need  as many as possible South African Cancer survivors to share their  stories and  realities of the cancer exsperience so that we can ensure  that  Cancer become  real and has a face for our politicians  can start  understanding the impact of cancer on peoples lives .</p>
<p>Please post your stories and contact us  so you can become involved in this process.</p>
<p> Linda Greeff<br />
 Director</p>
<p> PLWC</p>
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		<title>How to curb Cancer, by UN Deputy Secretary-General.</title>
		<link>http://plwc.org.za/blog/2011/06/25/how-to-curb-cancer-by-un-deputy-secretary-general/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hilly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Olukorede Yishau. 22 June 2011. United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro yesterday said cancer and other Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) could be curbed, if governments, the private sector, academia and scientists join forces against them. Migiro spoke at the UN Secretariat, New York during a Media Forum on NCDs, which was organised by the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Olukorede Yishau. 22 June 2011.</p>
<p><a href="http://plwc.org.za/files/2011/06/asha-rose-migiro.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4718" src="http://plwc.org.za/files/2011/06/asha-rose-migiro.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="120" /></a>United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro yesterday said cancer and other Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) could be curbed, if governments, the private sector, academia and scientists join forces against them.</p>
<p>Migiro spoke at the UN Secretariat, New York during a Media Forum on NCDs, which was organised by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the UN Department of Public Information, for reporters from over 20 countries.</p>
<p>She said without stakeholders joining forces, the fight against NCDs could not be won.</p>
<p>Migiro said: &#8220;Unlike sicknesses caused by a mosquito, a virus or an infection, NCDs are linked to factors, such as food, tobacco, environmental pollution and a lack of exercise. These may sound like matters of individual habits. After all, people can decide for themselves whether they smoke or drink too much or whether they fail to get exercise or over-eat. Changing individual habits is essential, yes. A major part of our campaign will be to promote exercise, reduce excessive consumption of alcohol and cut the use of tobacco products. But this is not only a campaign for individuals.</p>
<p>&#8220;Governments can take decisions that reward and encourage healthy habits. Equally, they can raise the financial cost of unhealthy habits. Governments can also strengthen health care for people with NCDs. They can fund research. Academics and scientists can foster progress. And the private sector can make sure that while they pursue profits, they also protect health. Companies can adjust formulas of their foods to include better ingredients and ban those that are known to be harmful. Companies can also act responsibly when marketing products to children. And all of us can take measures to keep harmful chemicals out of our environment. Raising awareness is a simple and economical way to prevent NCDs.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Buddy support network</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
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		<title>Call to Action &#8211; Official Launch</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:58:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hilly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Help Make Cancer a Global Priority . Official Launch of the Call to Action  after Voice of Cancer Meeting held in Cape Town  in May 2011. Join the global movement to bring cancer under control in this century. Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with 1 in 8 deaths worldwide due to [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://plwc.org.za/files/2011/06/VOC-logo3.png"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-4629 aligncenter" src="http://plwc.org.za/files/2011/06/VOC-logo3-150x126.png" alt="" width="150" height="126" /></a>Help Make Cancer a Global Priority .</strong></p>
<p><strong>Official Launch of the Call to Action  after Voice of Cancer Meeting held in Cape Town  in May 2011.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Join the global movement to bring cancer under control in this century.</strong></p>
<p>Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with 1 in 8 deaths worldwide due to cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimates that more than 12 million people were diagnosed with cancer and 7.6 million people lost their lives to the disease in 2008. Sadly, these numbers are projected to nearly double by 2030.</p>
<p><strong>Share Your Story</strong></p>
<p>Are you a cancer survivor? Or are you a caregiver, relative, or friend of someone who is facing or has faced cancer? Please share your story here. Your voice is important in making cancer a global priority. Together, we can transform the global health agenda to help prevent cancer deaths around the world – and create a world with more birthdays.</p>
<p>Share your story simply by emailing us . We all have inspirational stories to share—yours can truly make a difference in someone&#8217;s life. Please share your story today.</p>
<h2>Why now?</h2>
<h2>South Africa is  Launching the Official Call to action Today in JHB after the recent  Voice of Cancer Forum that was held in Cape Town on the 12-13<sup>th</sup> May 2011.</h2>
<h2>South Africans need to really stand up to make the Voice of Cancer  loud and clear , they need to get involved and speak up about the problems and issues  in the  cancer arena.</h2>
<p>The following themes were highlighted as priorities to form the basis for collaborative strategies and actions for the Voice of Cancer National Call to Action:</p>
<p><strong>THEME 1: Make Cancer a  Priority</strong></p>
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<li>Establishment of a National Cancer Advisory Council by the Minister of Health that has the required stakeholders represented as defined in the Health Act.</li>
<li>The collaboration of civil society into a cancer coalition with mandated representatives and publically highlighted strategies.</li>
<li>A comprehensive South African voice and support of the UN resolution and high level meeting on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases taking place in New York, September 2011 and the integration of NCDs into the Millennium Development Goals.</li>
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<p><strong>THEME 2: The Development of a National Cancer Control Plan</strong></p>
<p>A national cancer control plan that is succinct and implementable, with quality access for all that has been developed in consultation with stakeholders must be finalised and implemented as a matter of urgency.</p>
<p><strong>THEME 3: Cancer Registries and Data</strong></p>
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<li>A cancer registry that is well funded and resourced, accurate, maintained, has information and findings that are accessible and which data and incidences are utilized by stakeholders to make decisions regarding the management of South Africa’s cancer burden.</li>
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<p><strong>THEME 4: Investment and Funding for Education, Training and Infrastructure</strong></p>
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<li>Budget and funding relating to control cancer care services must be prioritized and controlled at a national government level.
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<li>Discrepancies in access to quality cancer care in provinces need to be assessed and strategies to ensure equality of care for all south Africans be created and invest in effective cancer control initiatives, services and resources. <strong> </strong></li>
<li>Cancer education at all levels is imperative and should include survivor stories in order to highlight the social impact cancer has on South African’s communities.</li>
<li>Cancer education must be included in healthcare practitioners and providers education curriculums nationally and include the roll out and creation of appropriate awareness elements.</li>
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<p><strong>THEME 5: Reducing Stigma and Discrimination for Cancer patients and Survivors</strong></p>
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<li>Any Regulation that defines cancer as treatable or untreatable is unacceptable and must be changed in order to ensure that the constitutional rights of cancer patients and survivors are not infringed upon.</li>
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<li>Elimination of discrimination of cancer patients in their workplace and in communities, through a nationally focused campaign to de-stigmatize cancer, with evidence based and culturally relevant information that addresses the social needs of patients and survivors and their rights to respect and dignity.</li>
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<p>This call to action is not a militant declaration, finger pointing or blame allocating document but rather an appreciation of our obligations and duties to all South Africans affected by cancer. For it is not a time to rest on our laurells due to the fact that the problem has been out sourced or delegated to a third party. This Call to Action is a declaration of our readiness to stand together to implement and maintain a watchful eye over efforts that will ensure that South Africa’s cancer burden is significantly reduced.</p>
<p>Cancer is a growing problem in developing countries for several reasons. Life expectancy is increasing as progress is made against infectious diseases, maternal and infant mortality, and nutritional deficiencies. More people are living to middle age and older, when cancer most frequently occurs. Diets are being transformed by globalization and development. People are less active because of declines in energy expenditures at work and daily life. And they are adopting other cancer-causing behaviours, especially tobacco use. Lung cancer is the leading killer of males in developing countries. Breast and cervical cancers are leading causes of death among women in developing countries, often claiming the lives of women who could have been saved by prevention, early detection, and treatment.</p>
<p>Beyond the physical toll, cancer results in a global economic toll of nearly $1 trillion worldwide from premature death and disability. Loss of a parent to cancer can deprive families of basic needs such as food and schooling. Such losses can impact a country’s economic development and ability to grow the public health and medical infrastructure necessary to fight the disease.</p>
<h2>Make your voice heard</h2>
<p>Our goal is to place cancer on the global health agenda and within the United Nations (UN) health and development priorities. But we can’t do it alone. Everyone needs to make their voice heard. Cancer survivors, family, friends, health care professionals, advocates, policy makers, media, researchers – anyone touched by cancer – must unite to make cancer a global priority.</p>
<p>That’s what this community is all about – a place where you can learn, connect, share, inspire, and be inspired to ease the global burden of cancer. If you or a loved one has been touched by cancer, please consider sharing your story. If you’re an advocate, help us change policy and monitor policy implementation, promote more equitable access to proven interventions, and foster the change of individual behaviour on a global scale.</p>
<p>Linda Greeff from PLWC Cancer and Manger of GVI Oncology social work department will be attending the Global Cancer Ambassador training in new York  between 18-22 June and will be keeping us updated re progress being made on this front in time to came .</p>
<p>This September, we have a unique opportunity to transform the global health agenda by urging world leaders to make cancer a top, urgent priority when the UN General Assembly holds the UN High-level Meeting on noncommunicable diseases, including cancer. With your help, we can persuade government leaders to increase resources in a coordinated global response against cancer and strengthen health systems, helping to secure a world where the right to a long and healthy life is not bound by nationality or economic status.<strong> </strong></p>
<p>There is tremendous power in numbers and in putting a face on a disease that affects almost everyone around the globe. We need you to stand with us. Make your voice heard. Inspire us. And be counted among the new global community leading the fight to bring cancer under control.</p>
<p>Now is the Time South Africa Speak up  about Cancer and its effects on People Living with Cancer</p>
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		<title>Janie du Plessis het jou hulp nodig!</title>
		<link>http://plwc.org.za/blog/2011/05/22/janie-du-plessis-het-jou-hulp-nodig/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 10:55:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hilly</dc:creator>
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<p>Janie en haar span soek &#8216;n naam vir hulle kanker-bewusmakingsveldtog. Help haar, en jy kan wen met Revlon.</p>
<p>Kliek op die link vir meer inligting en die wedstrydinskrywingsvorm. Die kompetisie eindig 31 Mei 2011.</p>
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