Botswana: Cancer is conquerable

The article marks World Cancer Day on 4 February by highlighting the impact of cancer in Botswana and sharing a survivor’s personal experience. It reports that cancer continues to affect many lives, with Ministry of Health data showing that more than half of new cancer cases occur in women, particularly cervical cancer, breast cancer and Kaposi’s sarcoma. 
 
The story outlines that many cancers can be prevented or successfully treated through healthy lifestyle choices, regular screening, early diagnosis and timely access to quality care. Cancer survivor Charlene Motshegwe, who survived bone cancer twice, shares a message of hope, emphasising that cancer is conquerable and encouraging people to test early and seek support. 

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 This article, first published by The Patriot Group, is part of the  Media Parity Capacity Building and republished as part of the programme series.