{
  "id": 7571317,
  "title": "TELL US YOUR STORY: Calling cancer survivors, patients and carers to share their experiences",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/tell-us-your-story-calling-cancer-survivors-patients-and-carers-to",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-15T15:02:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-15-calling-cancer-survivors-patients-and-carers-to-share-their-experiences/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Daily Maverick and Spotlight are launching a multi-part series focused on cancer and are inviting individuals who have experienced cancer, received treatment or are caring for a loved one to share their stories. They are particularly interested in hearing from medical aid subscribers, those who have encountered challenges accessing care in the public healthcare system, and those struggling to afford life-saving drugs due to unaffordable prices or rejection by their medical schemes.\n\nIf you are a cancer expert with insights, research, or perspectives to contribute to the series, they encourage you to apply as well. They are seeking opinions on topics such as the science and treatment of cancer, navigating the healthcare system, access to medications, the financial implications of treatment, and the economics behind developing new drugs.\n\nTo participate, simply enter your email below and a one-time pin will be sent to you for logging in. Daily Maverick and Spotlight aim to provide a platform for diverse viewpoints, inviting cancer survivors, patients, carers, and experts to contribute to this important conversation.",
  "summary": "Daily Maverick and Spotlight are preparing an multi-part series on cancer and want to hear from people who have experienced cancer themselves, or supported someone through it.",
  "key_points": [
    "Daily Maverick and Spotlight launching multi-part cancer series",
    "Seeking cancer survivors, patients, carers, medical aid subscribers",
    "Inviting insights on treatment, healthcare access, medication affordability"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}