South Africa: Two SA Women, Two Very Different Diagnosis and Treatment Journeys
[Daily Maverick] In the first article of a new Daily Maverick and Spotlight special series on cancer in South Africa, Biénne Huisman speaks to rugby referee Aimee Barrett-Theron and cancer warrior Joyce Witbooi, who helps women navigate Cape Town's public health system. The series will aim to among others unpack the cancer data, access to treatment, and screening and try to understand just what…
In a new series by Daily Maverick and Spotlight, two South African women share their distinct cancer journeys amidst the country's public health system.
First, rugby referee Aimee Barrett-Theron, diagnosed with breast cancer just days before her 39th birthday, recounts her experience. Initially, she was unalarmed, attributing her lump to a recent workout. However, her swift diagnosis of stage two cancer, including lymph involvement, prompted a rigorous treatment plan. Barrett-Theron, South Africa's inaugural professional female rugby referee, is determined to return to the field, focusing on her recovery.
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