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Smoking Threatens Africa With Cancer Epidemic

A recent conference in Dublin has focused new attention on how seriously cancer, despite being a "quieter" disease than HIV/Aids, threatens Africa.
Freedom from Nicotine

Mauritius leads Africa in carrying graphic notices on cigarette packs, warning for example of the dangers smoking holds for children.

AORTIC

A Senegalese cancer patient speaking at an international conference of the African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer.

CANSA

South Africans march to promote cancer awareness and encourage survivors to talk about cancer publicly.

  • Africa:  Smoking Threatens Africa With Cancer Epidemic

    allAfrica, 2 September 2009

    Tobacco use in Africa is growing faster than in other continents, says Dr. John Seffrin, who has been on the frontlines in the war against cancer for several years and now serves… Read more »

  • Africa:  Giving Priority to a 'Quieter' Disease

    allAfrica, 2 September 2009

    Dr. Judith Mackay, a long-time anti-smoking advocate, believes the recent LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit in Dublin, Ireland, was a landmark in the fight against cancer. Professor… Read more »

  • South Africa:  In Face of HIV Crisis, Don't Forget About Cancer

    allAfrica, 2 September 2009

    Sue Janse van Rensburg, the chief executive officer of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), is proud of South Africa's effort in the worldwide battle against cancer,… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Govt Tightens Tobacco Laws

    Health-e, 1 September 2009

    South Africa has strengthened the current anti-smoking legislation with new regulations which limit outdoor smoking, protect children and reduce the chances of fires caused by… Read more »

  • Africa:   Tobacco Smoking on Rise

    Health-e, 26 August 2009

    Despite efforts to contain the use of tobacco, consumption is increasing as the world population grows, placing further strain on already overburdened health systems in developing… Read more »

  • Africa:   Cancer Hits Africa Hard

    Health-e, 24 August 2009

    Africa will be hardest hit by cancer - projected to be the biggest killer in the world by 2010 - with a massive treatment gap leading to people dying painful and undignified deaths… Read more »

  • South Africa:   Coping With Cancer

    Health-e, 24 August 2009

    A tall, vivacious South African redhead drew one of the biggest cheers at the opening session of the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit which officially kicked off in the Irish… Read more »

  • Africa:   First-Ever Study Projects $305 Billion Global Economic Cost of New Cancer Cases in 2009

    Lance Armstrong Foundation, 24 August 2009

    A landmark report released today by the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) estimates the total economic burden of new cancer cases at $305 billion in 2009. The findings are included… Read more »

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