Female Forward: Episode 4: Breast Cancer: No such thing as "too young"

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A Joburg pathologist says she diagnoses women in their thirties with breast cancer almost every week— and some patients are even younger.

Yet many women still believe cancer is something that only happens later in life, or to people with a family history.

As we zone in on women’s health this August, we’re looking at the myths that could be costing women precious time.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more...
4 Aug English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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