31-10-2022
S1 E5 – Breast Cancer Awareness with Abeda Steenkamp from CANSA
The fifth and final episode of our special series on breast cancer for Karger’s Fast Facts Oncology Podcast. In episode we are joined by Abeda Steenkamp, breast cancer survivor and Service Coordinator for the Cancer Association of South Africa. Join us as we talk about stigma and taboos surrounding breast cancer in South Africa (CANSA). Furthermore, Abeda Kindly shares her own experiences as a breast cancer patient, discusses the important role of education and support, and gives an insight into her work and tasks as a Service Coordinator for CANSA. To accompany this series on breast cancer, Karger have produced a summary sheet showcasing the breast cancer highlights from this year’s ASCO 2022 meeting. The sheet is available to download for free from Karger’s platform - https://www.karger.com/WebMaterial/ShowFile/1449609 For more podcast episodes from Karger please visit karger.com/podcasts. Fore more information about the work CANSA and the support that they provide please visit https://cansa.org.za/ This episode has been made possible by the contribution from Mylan Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, A Viatris Company. Viatris did not have any influence on the content and all items were subject to independent editorial review. These contents should not be construed to be medical, or consulting advice. The viewers assume all risk for use of the information and the content provided in the podcast episode. In no event shall Mylan Pharmaceuticals Private Limited or any of its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, consultants and service providers be liable for, directly or indirectly, any damages of any kind or nature, including without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or any claims or losses, whether foreseeable or not; or whether the user has been informed of the possibility in advance, resulting from or in connection with the creation or use of or reliance in the podcast episode.