Kuruman Mammography

17/11/2025

🩷 Noticing a Breast Lump? Here Are Important Things to Look Out For

Finding a breast lump can be scary, but not all lumps are cancer. Here are some key signs that mean you should get it checked:

🔍 What to check for in the lump:
• Hard or fixed in place
• Irregular shape
• Doesn’t go away after your menstrual cycle
• Growing over time

🚩 Other symptoms to watch:
• Skin changes like dimpling or redness
• New ni**le inversion or bloody discharge
• Swelling in the breast or armpit
• Persistent, localized pain

Most breast lumps are benign (like cysts or fibroadenomas), but early evaluation is always the safest choice. ❤️

If you find a new lump or something doesn’t feel right, book a clinical breast exam and imaging (ultrasound or mammogram) as soon as possible.

Your health is worth it. Early detection saves lives. 💗

24/10/2025

20/10/2025

Dr Morphis practices from Bloemfontein Medi Clinic. She is a qualified radiation and medical oncologist. Her keen interest is in Head and Neck therapy as well as Gastrointestinal malignancies amongst others.
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Dr Morphis practices from Bloemfontein Medi Clinic. She is a qualified radiation and medical oncologist. Her keen interest is in Head and Neck therapy as well as Gastrointestinal malignancies amongst others.

17/10/2025

“I’m a male breast cancer survivor”

Nersan Govender has made educating people about male breast cancer his mission after his own harrowing experience with the disease.

16/10/2025

https://www.iono.fm/c/9533

OFM's PinkTober interview series shining a light on breast cancer awareness, early detection, and treatment. Each episode brings you inspiring stories, practical advice, and expert tips from doctors, survivors, and health professionals. Tune in this October – listen, learn, and share hope.

16/10/2025

Bernice McGee’s Story: 36 year old breast cancer survivor — Know Your Lemons® for Early Detection

“I’ve always been open about my journey and eager to share to anyone who would give me time to share... its honestly how I have found the peace and strength to get through.” -Bernice M.

15/10/2025

Hope and Healing: Stories of Strength and Surviving - Cancercare

Being diagnosed with breast cancer is undeniably a frightening and overwhelming experience. It’s a journey that no one expects to undertake, and navigating through it can often feel like an uphill battle. The best piece of advice I can offer is to take a deep breath and focus on your journey one m...

13/10/2025

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month began on Thursday, 1 October and ends on Saturday, 31 October and is a yearly campaign that aims to increase the awareness of the disease, educate and offer support to those that are affected by breast cancer.

DID YOU KNOW?
Breast Cancer is one of the most common cancers in South Africa
What is breast cancer?
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the breast. Cancer starts when cells begin to grow out of control.

Myths about breast cancer
‘Children don’t get cancer’ – False: In Canada, a 2-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer, and by the time she was 3 years old her breast was removed. In South Africa, our youngest survivor was 6 years old by the time she was 8/9 years old she had a double mastectomy.

‘With new treatments, we can now cure breast cancer’ – False: There is no cure for breast cancer.

‘Men don’t get breast cancer’ – False: Men can get breast cancer. The reason being men also have armpits, ni**les and breast tissue, and muscles

As we can see, breast cancer affects everyone, young and old, males or females.

Breast cancer is more common than we think, and check-ups are highly recommended for early detection.

How to reduce Cancer risk:
Get screened for early detection
Avoid to***co
Avoid alcohol
Be SunSmart
Lead a balanced lifestyle
Breast Self-Examination (BSE)
Self-examining your breasts can be an important way to increase the odds of early detection and helps you understand the normal look and feel of your breasts.

It is recommended to be done monthly and about 3 to 5 days after your menstruation starts. It is also recommended to do it at the same time every month.

10/10/2025

The Breast Imaging Society of South Africa says around 20% of breast cancer cases in the country occur in women under the age of 40.

It warns that late diagnosis reduces survival, especially in younger women with aggressive forms of the disease.

The society's chairperson, Dr Peter Schoub, says they recommend self-examination from the age of 20, and annual screenings from the age of 40.

“There is a general trend worldwide that we're seeing more breast cancers in younger women. No one knows the exact reasons why in South Africa. Some of the possibilities are that we generally have a younger population and therefore a larger proportion of the breast cancers diagnosed will be in younger women,” says Dr Schoub.

Schoub stresses that breast cancer can affect anyone, and anything unusual should be checked immediately.

“There’s a theory that black women tend to get breast cancer at a younger age, and we see that really in countries across the world, including the USA and in Europe,” he adds.