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  • Home
  • About Us
    • The Foundation
      • Who We Are
      • Our History
      • Our Team
    • Our Projects
      • Helen Joseph Breast Care Clinic
      • Mobile Breast Education Units
      • Belong – Beating Cancer Together
    • Our Initiatives
      • Buddies for Life
      • Bosom Buddies
      • Pink Peddlers
      • One Step at a Time
  • Breast Health
    • Breast Cancer
      • What are the symptoms of Breast Cancer?
      • Early signs of Breast Cancer
      • Cancer runs in my family… Will I get it?
      • Lumps in your breast
      • How can I check for Breast Cancer?
      • How is Breast Cancer diagnosed?
      • Can a man get Breast Cancer?
      • Can Breast Cancer be treated? What treatments are available?
      • Can I afford to be treated for Breast Cancer? How will I support my family?
      • What about breast reconstruction surgery?
      • What are the side-effects of Breast Cancer treatment?
    • General Breast Health
      • Examine your breasts & #KnowYourNormal
      • How can I avoid getting Breast Cancer
      • What about supplements for breast health?
      • Are there other cancers I can be screened for?
      • It doesn’t fit properly if
    • Other Breast Health Issues
      • Breast abnormalities from birth
      • Breast Infections
      • Lumps in your breast
      • Painful Breasts
  • Get Involved
    • Corporate
    • Individual
  • Events
  • Media
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  • Contact Us

Breast Cancer

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Breast Cancer Information

  • Can a man get Breast Cancer?
  • Can Breast Cancer be treated? What treatments are available?
  • Can I afford to be treated for Breast Cancer? How will I support my family?
  • Cancer runs in my family… Will I get it?
  • Early signs of Breast Cancer
  • How can I check for Breast Cancer?
  • How is Breast Cancer diagnosed?
  • Lumps in your breast
  • What about breast reconstruction surgery?
  • What are the side-effects of Breast Cancer treatment?
  • What are the symptoms of Breast Cancer?
  • What is Breast Cancer?
  • When should I start checking for Breast Cancer
  • Where can I get help and support about Breast Cancer?
  • Will I cope if I get cancer? What about my family?
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0860 283 343

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louise@mybreast.org.za

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We are hosting our April Bosom Buddies Support gro We are hosting our April Bosom Buddies Support group meeting at our new offices space!

Date: 23 April 2022
Time: 10am
Address: 18 Dorbie Street Auckland Park, Netcare Rehabilitiation Hospital 

Join us for a Q&A session with Dr Devan Moodley

RSVP is essential, link in bio
Thank you to the Nakedi Family for coming through Thank you to the Nakedi Family for coming through to the Helen Joseph Breast Clinic to donate unused breast prosthesis from their Mom that passed. 

- “When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.” - Unknown. 

#BreastCancer
#BreastCancerOnYourMind
The world of fear and the world of love - Lara Noi The world of fear and the world of love - Lara Noik describes the two kinds of worlds you may find yourself in once diagnosed with cancer but advocates to rather choose the world of love. 
Link in bio for the full article: https://buff.ly/3tCYzvm

@BFLmagazine is a Breast Health Foundation initiative. 

#FearAndLove
#BreastCancerSupport
We are so excited to host our next Bosom Buddies m We are so excited to host our next Bosom Buddies meeting in our new office space. 
Join us on the 23rd of April from 10am at 18 Dorbie Street, Auckland Park, Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital. 

RSVP is essential: https://buff.ly/3JLkNSn

#BosomBuddies
#BreastCancerSupport 
#BreastCancerOnYourMind
Bone health is majorly affected by breast cancer a Bone health is majorly affected by breast cancer and the treatment thereof. Dr Dirk Steyn explains the risk of fractures that can occur later on in life.

Link in bio to read more.

@BFL is a Breast Health Foundation initiative. 

#WellnessWednesday 
#BoneHealth 
#BreastCancerTreatment
Come help us move into our new office space today Come help us move into our new office space today and tomorrow, just look for our pink pillars 🌸💃. 
We need extra hands, muscles along with loads of laughs. 

#NewHome 
#BreastCancerHome
#BreastCancerOnYourMind
Getting our new office space ready #WatchThisSpace Getting our new office space ready #WatchThisSpace

#NewHome
#BreastCancerOffice
Often Friends and Family don't know what to say wh Often Friends and Family don't know what to say when confronted with your Breast Cancer Diagnosis. 

@BabetteLabuschagne, a Breast Cancer Survivor, speaks candidly about the dos and don’ts of how to support a breast cancer patient. 
Link in bio to read the full story

What would you add to the 'Don't say to a Breast Cancer Patient' list? 

#BreastCancerOnYourMind
#BreastCancer
#BreastCancerSupport 
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Help us as we move offices to a bigger, better spa Help us as we move offices to a bigger, better space. 
Join us on the 1st and 2nd of April between 9am to 4pm. Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital, Dorbie Street, Auckland Park. 

We are looking for some donated items, please see our 'need list' and email support@mybreast.org.za if you are able to donate any of these items.
Did you know, there are different types of Breast Did you know, there are different types of Breast Biopsies? 

Prof Carol-Ann Benn looks at biopsies in terms of a meal: starter, main and dessert, and explains what you should order and why.

Link in bio to read the full article

@BFLmagazine is a Breast Health Foundation initiative. 

#BreastBiopsie
#BreastCancer
#BreastCancerOnYourMind
How do your loved ones show love? Ever wondered wh How do your loved ones show love? Ever wondered what their love language is? 

Cecile Booth explains what the five love languages are and how they play a role in the support you get from family and friends.

Link in bio to read more.

@BuddiesForLifeMagazine is a Breast Health Foundation initiative. 

#ThursdayThoughts
#LoveLanguages 
#BreastCancerOnYourMind
Calling call Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients to Calling call Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients to join our support group tomorrow evening at 6:30pm via Zoom. 

Link in bio to register
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