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Lost in the pregnant breast cancer jungle

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If you find yourself in the pregnant breast cancer jungle, Prof Carol-Ann Benn advises you choose the right boat (a specialist unit) to get you and baby both safe to cover.

This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support.

Prof Carol-Ann Benn heads up an internationally accredited, multi-disciplinary breast cancer centre at Netcare Milpark Hospital. She lectures at Wits University and, in 2002, established the Breast Health Foundation.
31 Jul 2024 English South Africa Health & Fitness

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