DStv Channel 403 Monday, 02 December 2024

Discussion | Women In Medicine | Using ancient treatments to fight cervical cancer

 

JOHANNESBURG - Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in our country. 

It's also the second most prevalent cancer among South African women.

READ: Cervical Cancer | How to tackle cervical cancer in African region

But now, South African researchers are turning up the heat on cancer, quite literally.

They are exploring a technique called hyperthermia, or heating tumors to enhance sensitivity to radiation.

READ: Cervical cancer | SA doctors pioneer new treatment

Carrie Anne Minnaar, from Wits University spoke to eNCA. 

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