When Nelia Annandale noticed subtle changes to her body, she got checked “just to be safe” – even though she felt well and had tested negative for the BRCA1 gene….
When beloved lecturer Ciska needed encouragement most, her students surrounded her with flowers, thoughtful gifts and heartfelt messages to remind her that she was not facing her cancer journey alone….
From routine mammogram care to thoughtful pink care packs, Groote Schuur Hospital’s C16 team is encouraging us all to prioritise early detection and share a little extra warmth with those…
The national team has teamed up with Project Flamingo to encourage women to pay attention to their breast health this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Cape Town, South Africa (08…
With eight rounds of chemotherapy now behind her and hope guiding her forward, Karen is turning a hard-won milestone into a call for courage, early detection and self-advocacy. Johannesburg,…
Dr Salomine Theron, a radiologist, shares an insightful letter to women ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. South Africa (28 September 2026) – During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we’re calling a family meeting to tell you what to do! South Africa (06 October 2025) – In October, we wear pink…
The Breast Imaging Society of South Africa (BISSA) is promoting a risk assessment tool that uses personal and family medical history to help women and their healthcare providers estimate lifetime breast…
This October, every entry into ILoveBoobies’ Imagine Challenge directly funds a life-saving screening for a woman in need. It’s an awesome way to get summer-ready while making a real difference!…
Effective support from employers is critical following a breast cancer diagnosis! This Breast Cancer Awareness month, we look at why this kind of support is essential: Global (23 October…
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“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” - Mother Teresa
