Dr Thanushree Naidoo Oncology

04/02/2022

Today is World Cancer Day. A day to honour all those afflicted with cancer as well as the many healthcare workers who fight along side them…

08/01/2022

Avoid consuming too much sugar. WHO recommends no more than 6️⃣ level teaspoons of free sugar a day including sugars added to processed foods like:
🥣 breakfast cereals
🥘 sauces
🍬 sugar snacks
🥤 sweetened drinks

06/01/2022

It's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month!
Cervical cancer could be the first cancer EVER in the world to be eliminated, if:
🔹 90% of girls are vaccinated
🔹 70% of women are screened
🔹 90% of women with cervical disease receive treatment

05/01/2022

Updated guidelines increase recommended levels of physical activity and increase the emphasis on reducing processed/red meat and processed foods, as well as eliminating alcohol.

30/09/2021

Today marks the end of childhood cancer awareness month & the start of pink October for breast cancer… go pink for all patients affected by this disease 🎀

25/09/2021

On survivorship, such an important topic in childhood cancer…

Liliana Vásquez, Marcela Zubieta and Pablo Allard discuss survivorship as part of the Gold September 2021: the International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month...

31/08/2021

The gold ribbon is the international awareness symbol for kiddies with cancer. During the month of September various childhood cancer organisations highlight and promote this cause…

19/08/2021

18/08/2021

September is coming......

03/05/2021

Sources from the Mayo Clinic website. Specific tumours are described in more detail.

03/05/2021

Brain tumours are highlighted for the month of May

03/05/2021

I am a clinical oncologist practicing in the greater Johannesburg area. I treat both paediatric and adult cancer patients who require radiation treatment. This page will hopefully promote cancer awareness with topical updates in this highly dynamic field.

03/05/2021