Daveyton – Members of the community were screened and tested for cancer during the prostate cancer awareness campaign held by CanSurvive at the Daveyton Hall on Wednesday.
Health workers and the members of the community took turns to find out the results of their health.
Event organiser and CanSurvive director Ronnie Nkabinde says they have been hosting cancer workshops since last year July.
“During the workshops we identified the need to host the event and educate residents about the importance of taking responsibility for their health.
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“We decided not to only have a cancer awareness campaign but cover all the chronic illnesses and invited health professionals.
“We are happy that more than 300 members of the public were screened and tested for prostate cancer (PSA), breast cancer, had Pap smears done, blood sugar, cholesterol and high blood pressure,” he says.
Raynolda Makhutle of CanSurvive shared her experience and journey through cancer because she is a survivor and advocates for cancer.
She explained to the attendees about the different cancers women suffer from.
“It is important that as people we go for regular medical check-ups to know our health status.
“When the cancer cells are found at an early stage, the doctors are able to help fight and remove them,” she says.
