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SA assisted suicide case in court
A terminally ill patient has approached the courts requesting an assisted death without prosecution.
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Taylor Swift reveals her mother has cancer
The singer made the revelation on the microblogging site Tumblr.
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Journalism community mourns death of Danny Schechter
US journalist Danny Schechter died after suffering from pancreatic cancer.
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Biological bad luck to blame for most cancer cases
Researchers say the accumulation of random DNA mutations are behind many cancer types.
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'You' editor apologises for cancer campaign
The magazine's campaign received widespread criticism for its insensitivity.
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'You' magazine's cancer campaign gets backlash
A cancer survivor says she finds the campaign extremely offensive.
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'Indian suppliers put dangerous ingredient in Tastic rice'
Tiger Brands says it's now recalling packs of its ‘Tastic Simply Delicious’ range.
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Mario Ambrosini dies
Inkatha Freedom Party MP Mario Ambrosini has passed away at the age of 53.
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IFP MP asks Zuma to legalise marijuana
Cancer sufferer Mario Oriani-Ambrosini believes the marijuana remedy has saved his life.
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ACI: Cancer is preventable
The institute says physical activity is vital in minimising chances of developing cancer.
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Motsoaledi blasts big drug firms
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says he is concerned about the high prices of life-saving drugs.
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Cancer deaths rise to 8,2 million
Deaths were up 8 percent from 7.6 million in a previous survey in 2008.
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SA has highest male breast cancer rate
The Breast Health Foundation has urged South African men to get tested for breast cancer.
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Billy Connolly treated for cancer
The Scottish comedian says he has also been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
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Cupcake tree built for cancer funds
An eight metre high cupcake tree has been built to raise funds for cancer-stricken children.
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Dennis Farina suffered from cancer
The Law & Order actor died from a blood clot in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Monday at the age of 69.
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Derby-Lewis denied medical parole
The former politician has been suffering from prostate and skin cancer, as well as gangrene.
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Chavez suffers new respiratory infection
Cancer-stricken Venezuelan president has a severe new infection causing breathing problems.
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Chavez undergoes cancer surgery
Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez underwent more cancer surgery in Cuba on Tuesday.
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Gauteng cancer patients denied treatment
The national Department of Health has stepped in to help Gauteng cancer patients.
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Venezuela's Chavez claims 'miracle' recovery
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has hit the road to campaign for re-election in October.
