Tag: CANCER

Agricultural Pesticides Used In Vegetables Linked To Six Deadly Cancers

Michael Gwarisa

By Medical News In areas near agricultural production, pesticides increase the risk of developing cancer as much as smoking, according to a new nationwide study. Its authors found strong links between environmental pesticides and leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, bladder, colon, lung, and pancreatic cancers, as well as cancer combinations. The researchers compared the risks of pesticides to the known cancer risk associated with smoking cigarettes to provide an easily understood measure of risk. While the authors assert that “pesticides are an essential feature of modern-day agriculture” — resulting in robust crop…

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New CIMAS Gene Sequencing Technology To Revolutionize Early Detection Of Cancer and Lifestyle Diseases In Zimbabwe

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa In a bid to improve detection and treatment of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and other lifestyle diseases in Zimbabwe, CIMAS Medical Aid Society has procured a Genetic Sequencing device that is set to be a game changer in Zimbabwe’s public health system. The Gene Sequencer is a fairly new technology in Zimbabwe, with CIMAS’s laboratory division MEDLABS, being one of the few organisations in possession of the technology in the country. The technology screens for underlying health issues and disease susceptibility in different populations.   Speaking in an…

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Parirenyatwa Hospital Receives US$50,000 Worth Of Chemotherapy Drugs

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa In a bid to ease the burden of costs associated with accessing cancer treatment, TM Pick n Pay, CABS, in partnership with the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ), have donated Chemotherapy Drugs to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals Oncology department. The drugs are worth US$50,000 and will be administered free of charge to Cancer patients in need of treatment. In his acceptance speech, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals Clinical director, Dr Morgan Mhlanga said many patients struggle to access Chemotherapy drugs due to the exorbitant costs associated with the…

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#BREAKING: Cancer Attacks Thokozani Khupe For The Second Time

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Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) proportional representation Member of Parliament (MP) for Bulawayo, Honorable Thokozani Khupe has opened up about the her health condition following the surfacing of her frail looking picture during the legislators swearing in ceremony in Harare. By Staff Reporter Through her  official verified Micro-Blogging account @DrThoko_Khupe, Honorable Khupe confirmed that her cancer had bounced back. I have a second cancer attack. I am doing well, and many thanks to those already wishing me well. Together we can beat cancer,” said Hon Khupe. She was  first diagnosed…

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NAC in major cancer fundraising boost

Michael Gwarisa

The National AIDS Council has intensified the drive to fight cervical cancer as part of its broader effort to contain new HIV infections and end AIDS by 2030. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking in an interview with HealthTimes on the sidelines of the this year’s eventful Zimbabwe Ladies Golf Union Stroke Play Golf Tournament, NAC Chief Executive Officer Dr Bernard Madzima said the target was to raise plus or minus US$100,000 from the fundraising event. NAC Pro-am golf tournament kicked off on Tuesday and the professional tournament also kicked off on…

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Zim recording 8000 new cancer cases every year

Michael Gwarisa

AROUND 8,500 new cancer cases are being diagnosed in Zimbabwe annually, amidst indications that more cancer patients could be dying due to lack diagnosis and treatment at the back of ridiculous treatment linked catastrophic costs. By Michael Gwarisa Data from a 2018 Zimbabwe Cancer Registry Report shows that the total number of new cancer cases recorded then among Zimbabweans of all races (including non-melanoma skin cancer) in 2018 was 7 841 comprising 3 301 (42.1 percent) males and 4 540 (57.9 percent) females. The numbers have since gone up to…

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HIV Related Cancers On The Decline In Zimbabwe

Michael Gwarisa

NEW data released by the Zimbabwe Cancer Registry (ZCR) shows a decline in HIV related cancers owing to increased coverage cancer screening services coupled with other HIV treatment and care services countrywide. By Michael Gwarisa According to the latest Zimbabwe Cancer Registry Report which looked at the Pattern of Cancer in Zimbabwe, the total number of new cancer cases recorded among Zimbabweans of all races (including non-melanoma skin cancer) in 2018 was 7 841 comprising 3 301 (42.1%) males and 4 540 (57.9%) females. While over 7000 new cases of…

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“The importance of counselling for parents post a childhood cancer death”

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AS we join the rest of the world in commemorating International Childhood Cancer Day; it is important to note that comprehensive palliative care is essential to the health and the well-being of children facing life-threatening illness especially cancer. The aim of palliative care is to improve the quality of life for the children and their families and minimise suffering by providing physical, psychological, spiritual and social care throughout the entire course of illness. Counselling and support are an integral part of palliative care. By Eunice Garanganga, Executive Director, HOSPAZ Parents…

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Desperate Zim Cancer Patients Turn To Traditional Medicines and Herbal Therapists…As Gvt Radiotherapy Machines Breakdown

Michael Gwarisa

ACCESS to Radiotherapy treatment, a form of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors has of late become elusive, as many cancer patients are now being forced to seek treatment from traditional and herbal practitioners. By Michael Gwarisa Investigations by this publication indicate that at the moment, only one radiotherapy machine is working at oncocare in Newlands in Harare. The two radiotherapy machines at Mpilo have been down since 2021. Even though Parirenyatwa hospital has three radiotherapy machines, only one machine was…

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Doggy Inokonzera Cancer Ne Stroke

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VAIMBOVA gurukuota rezvehutano munyika ye South Africa, va Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi vakonzeresa mvonga mvonga mushure mekunge vati ivo kuita bonde hwe mbwa kana kuti inonzi pachirungu Doggy kunogona kukonzeresa kuti varume vaite gomararra (cancer) kana ku stroka. Munyori We HealthTimes Vakati ivo kune tsvakurudzo yakaitwa kwemakore matatu munyika ye South Africa inoratidza kuti kumhanya kunoita ropa nguva dzebonde kana munhu achinge akamira kana kupfugama panguva dze Doggy kunoita kuti ropa riwandire kumakumbo zvinova zvinozokonzera kuti varume vastroke. Vachitaura nebepa re The Insider, Va Motsoaledi vakati ivo, “Panyaya ye gomarara, chimwe…

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