Glenanda Clinic hosts cancer awareness day
The clinic opened its doors to the public for free cancer screening
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In commemoration of Cancer Awareness Month, Glenanda Clinic hosted a Cancer Awareness Day, offering cervical and prostate cancer screening services to the community.
The facilities allowed the community to screen for cancer with the services available.
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Community member Valerie Pillai shared what it meant to her, saying, “It is an absolute bliss to have a facility such as Glenanda Clinic offering these services at no cost, especially with the cost of treatments and screenings for cancer.”
Another member, Mamokete Kumalo, said, “It is a great opportunity for us to have these kinds of services available to ensure we are aware of the status of our health.”
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Other community members who came for screenings shared the same sentiments that some cannot afford medical aid. A chance to do free cancer screenings to create awareness was crucial, and, as a community, they were grateful.