How Khanya Hospice can help you
Men must be tested for prostate and testicular cancer, as early detection is most important.
The role Khanya Hospice plays when a patient receives the dreaded news that they have cancer was one of the topics discussed on radio. Cancer survivor, Stephen Engelbrecht was invited, along with Khanya Hospice CEO, Neil McDonald, to be interviewed on Good News Community Radio on Thursday morning, 19 March.
One of the questions Pena Govender, the programme director and radio announcer, asked Stephen was, as a man, father and breadwinner, how did he manage when he was diagnosed? “This is a question that a lot of people dodge. I managed with great support from church friends, work colleagues and family. Unfortunately most of my family live in Johannesburg and it was not always possible for them to be with me, but a phone call was always appreciated,” he said.
To add to his stress, his wife was also diagnosed six months ago and is currently undergoing treatment.
They were asked by Pena to remind people that cancer is not the end of the road, and how Hospice can help. One of the questions asked of Neil was what is their role in the care for cancer patients. “We are a NGO that relies heavily on the goodwill and kind donations of people and companies for funding,” said Neil. “We offer free palliative nursing care to people with life-threatening illnesses and support to their families.”
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Neil and Stephen remind men to be tested for prostate and testicular cancer, and not to be shy or stubborn, as early detection is most important. Call Khanya Hospice on 083-597-8985 or email hospice@khanyahospice.co.za.
