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The cancer myth that puts darker skin at risk

The cancer myth that puts darker skin at risk

The belief that people with darker skin can’t get skin cancer is simply false. In reality, anyone can be affected.
When people assume their skin tone protects them from the sun, they may overlook warning signs.
As a result, skin cancer in darker-skinned individuals is often caught at a more advanced stage, making treatment more difficult. Yet, skin cancer is highly treatable if caught early.

Movember focus: Get your prostate checked

Movember focus: Get your prostate checked

It’s that time of year when facial hair is back in town. Whether you’re rocking a real or a fake moustache this Movember, remember there’s a serious message behind it.
Did you know that an estimated one in 16 South African men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime? Scary, but, if caught early, it’s one of the most treatable cancers, with an almost 100% five-year survival rate.
So learn about it. Know your risk. Start the conversation. And let the moustache save lives.