In June, the world pauses to mark Cancer Survivors Day, a day of celebration for those who have survived, and inspiration for those who have just been told they have a fight ahead of them. For Joshua (AKA Josh), a 29-year-old from Cape Town, this day carries deep personal meaning. Eight years ago, he was […]
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Every year, more than 7 300 South Africans are diagnosed with blood cancer. That is more than one person every hour. More than 21 000 are battling it right now, and nearly 5 000 people die from it annually. World Blood Cancer Day, observed annually on 28 May, is trying to change that. This year,
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At 25, Kaitlin should be living independently. At 18, Lihle should be finishing school. Instead, both are fighting for their lives against aplastic anaemia (AA): a rare blood disease that leaves patients vulnerable to infections, uncontrolled bleeding and severe anaemia. A stem cell transplant gives approximately 80% of patients a real chance at recovery –
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Baby Leo, a 1-year-old from Cape Town, has passed the critical 100-day milestone following a life-saving stem cell transplant – marking a major victory against MECOM-Associated Syndrome, a disorder so rare that only 23 cases exist worldwide. Diagnosed at 8 months old with what is believed to be South Africa’s first case of MECOM-Associated Syndrome,
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