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Professor Annie Joubert from the University of Pretoria.

‘Let’s together close the care gap’ on cancer, says UP Professor

Cancer is often preventable, so creating awareness and highlighting possible risk factors is crucial

A cancer patient receives treatment.

Could this finally solve the Eastern Cape’s cancer mystery?

The substances that cause cancer leave their fingerprints behind. Now, the world may be closer than ever to unravelling the clues hidden in our DNA.

Prostate cancer can be particularly aggressive in black men

Five ways to reduce your risk of prostate cancer

Prostate cancer accounts for nearly a quarter of all cancers in black men. Find out how to protect yourself and the ones you love.

Spacey said he did not remember the encounter but that “if I did behave then as he describes

#SowetoMarathon: Why this prostate cancer survivor is running today

A marathon runner with prostate cancer uses his skill to promote awareness and encourage testing.

The outcome of the ANC’s long-awaited KwaZulu-Natal conference was a win for the Thuma Mina crowd. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

​Erectile dysfunction: What your penis is trying to tell you

Erectile dysfunction can be a sign of a more severe condition.

Tutu hospitalised with ‘persistent’ infection

South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been hospitalised with an undisclosed but "persistent" infection, his foundation said.

Cape Town photographer

Mo Bros face the figures – and it’s going to be a close shave

Will local facial hair campaigners be able to raise more than last year’s R7-million for men’s health issues?

Kris ­Dorward gives it a twirl.

Movember a bro-ing phenomenon

November has not only brought back facial hair, it has raised millions for cancer research, writes Sam Jones.

Warren Buffett reveals prostate cancer condition

Warren Buffett reveals prostate cancer condition

Berkshire Hathaway chief executive Warren Buffett has revealed he has stage one prostate cancer, adding his condition was not life-threatening.

Derby-Lewis’s cancer ‘worse than expected’

Derby-Lewis’s cancer ‘worse than expected’

Chris Derby-Lewis’s lawyer issued a statement on Thursday saying that the convicted murderer’s cancer has spread.

Mandela diagnosed with prostate cancer

Former South African President Nelson Mandela (83) has prostate cancer and will receive radio therapy for seven weeks.