Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been celebrated every October since the nineties. It is called 'Pink October' as people around the world adopt the pink colour and display a pink ribbon to raise awareness about breast health.

Breast Cancer Awareness - Early Detection and Risk Reduction

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in South Africa. How can we detect it early, and how can we all reduce our risk? We will discuss treatment options and ways for family and friends to support those affected.

Guest Speaker:

Dr. Sarah Nietz (MD, Mmed Surg, FCS(SA) is a healthcare practitioner, specialising as a Breast Surgeon, at Morningside Mediclinic in Sandton.

Dr Nietz's experience is impressive, she established and ran the Charlotte Maxeke Breast Unit between 2013 and 2019 before going on to concentrate on her private practice, where she now treats more than 300 newly diagnosed breast cancer patients every year. Her research record is equally formidable: Dr Nietz was the principal investigator for a Johannesburg site focusing on women living with both HIV and breast cancer; the largest prospective cohort studied in Africa to date. She served on various committees, including the Breast Interest Group of Southern Africa and the advisory team for the National Department of Health's Breast Cancer Policy.

Please join us for an educational and insightful talk.