Pink Parasol Project

[Salome Meyer @SalomeMeyer1]

Sharlotte’s story = only 1 of more than 2000 patients on a waiting list - waiting for @GautengHealth @DrMokgethi https://t.co/zGNdy1KPZa 🙏🏼 their lives are in your hands @Cancer_ZA @TAC @SAHRCommission @SpotlightNSP @HealthZA they have right to treatment access! @LRCSouthAfrica

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President #Ramaphosa: To reduce congestion and the high risk of transmission, Cabinet has decided that the 20 land ports of entry that are currently open will be closed until the 15th of February for general entry and departure.

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President #Ramaphosa: The sale of alcohol from retail outlets and the on-site consumption of alcohol is still not be permitted.

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President #Ramaphosa: It remains compulsory for every person to wear a mask in a public space.

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President #Ramaphosa: The hours of curfew will now start at 9pm and end earlier, at 5am.

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

President #Ramaphosa: Given the risk of widespread transmission, most indoor and outdoor gatherings will not be permitted. This includes social gatherings, religious gatherings, political events, traditional council meetings and gatherings at sports grounds.

[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

As before, this does not include #funerals and other limited exceptions as detailed in the regulations, such as #restaurants, #museums and #gyms. Funerals may not be attended by more than 50 people, and there needs to be social distancing, hand sanitising and mask wearing.

[Pink Parasol Project @ParasolPink]

Studies have shown adequate immune response in HIV-positive children to allow them to receive the HPV vaccine. Many countries have successfully begun integrating HPV vaccination into their immunisation and vaccine programmes.

#CervicalCancer
#LetsTalkAboutCancer

[Pink Parasol Project @ParasolPink]

Girls women should ideally be vaccinated before they first have sex & are likely to contract the virus, which explains the focus on girls in primary school between Grades 4 and 7. Antibody levels and immunity are highest when the vaccine is given to younger girls.
#CervicalCancer

[Pink Parasol Project @ParasolPink]

The vaccine, which prevents women becoming infected with HPV and so also the development of precancerous changes in the cervix (which are identified with a Pap smear), offers the best hope of effectively halting the #CervicalCancer epidemic.

#LetsTalkAboutCancer

[Pink Parasol Project @ParasolPink]

Today we are chatting about Chemo on the Belong app.

Have you downloaded the @sa_belong app yet?

Follow the link to find out more: https://t.co/IEbE2tHieC

#Belong
#BreastCancerOnYourMind

[Pink Parasol Project @ParasolPink]

What does the #CervicalCancer policy mean for you?
The three-pronged approach is aimed at the following:
Reducing HPV infections.
Early detection and treatment of cervical pre-cancer.
Timely treatment and palliative care for invasive cancer.
#KnowYourRights
#LetsTalkAboutCancer

[Pink Parasol Project @ParasolPink]

If you are over 30, you have the right to 3 free cancer screening at 10 year intervals.
If you experience the below symptoms, go for a pap smear:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Continuous vaginal discharge
Heavier periods that continue for longer than usual.
#CervicalCancer

[Pink Parasol Project @ParasolPink]

If you are 30 but have a high risk for #CervicalCancer, go for your screening!
You are at higher risk if you:
Are HIV-positive
Have had multiple sexual partners,
Haven't been vaccinated against HPV.
Already have an STI.
You smoke.
Use oral contraceptives.

[Pink Parasol Project @ParasolPink]

Part of South Africa's #CervicalCancer Policy is ensuring timely treatment and palliative care for invasive cervical cancer

#KnowYourRight
#LetsTalkAboutCancer

[Pink Parasol Project @ParasolPink]

South Africa’s #CervicalCancer #Policy provides free HPV vaccinations for girls aged 9 – 12 ?
#KnowYourRights #LetsTalkAboutCancer

[BHF @BreastBhf]

This week we are sharing our first Episode of 'Ben Bits' 💃
Prof Carol-Ann Benn shares her knowledge on breast screening.

Follow the link to watch the video: https://t.co/gsGPMNGyHv

#BreastCancerOnYourMind
#BenBits
#KnowYourNormal

[BHF @BreastBhf]

Cancer NGO’s have received no financial relief during #Covid19.
We educate over 120 000 South Africans, navigate & counsel over 1 500 Breast Cancer patients per year. Without Funding who will support these Breast Cancer patients?
#SolidarityAgainstCovid19 #TalkToUsMrPresident

[Salome Meyer @SalomeMeyer1]

Well said! Without funds we cannot survive - and lockdown affects our funding stream! That is how we have survived all these years. @Cancer_ZA @DrZweliMkhize @BreastBhf @CANSA @CHOCfoundation @LoveYourNuts @lindagreeff @MovemberRSA @SunflowerFund @ProjFlamingo @pt4pauline @R4R_CT

[Love Your Nuts Foundation @LoveYourNuts]

@PresidencyZA without funds lockdown will be forever!
#Cancer NGOs are closing doors, leaving SA’s cancer patients without support. #WeSteppedUp #SolidarityAgainstCovid19 #TalkToUsMrPresident @The_DSD @GovernmentZA @CivilSociety_SA
@Cancer_ZA @SalomeMeyer1 @MovemberSA @CANSA