Survivors share how they triumphed over cancer 03 June 2021 - 06:00 A Cape Town cancer survivor and nurse, Ntuthu Sonjica says that cancer starts in the mind, especially when you get diagnosed. Her advise is not to give up and stay focussed. Image: Supplied
For almost all her life, registered Cape Town nurse Ntuthu Sonjica dedicated herself to helping and serving others. Now, at the age of 61, she still hasn’t lost her passion to serve and, despite her age putting her at risk for Covid-19 complications, she remains active as a vaccinator in her community.
But her own personal journey hasn’t always been easy. For a few months in 2019 she had to take a break from her duties after she was diagnosed with lymphoma – a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is the body’s disease fighting network. Symptoms include enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue and weight loss.
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Ashland Times Gazette
Annual May Show
One hundred thirty six Ohio artists submitted 399 pieces of art for the Annual May Show, which runs now through June 6, at the Mansfield Art Center, 700 Marion Ave. The diversity of the show is reflected in the wide range of styles and mediums used to create complex and amazing pieces of which 134 are 2D wall pieces and 44 are 3D pedestal pieces. Mansfield Art Center hours are Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on Monday. Visit mansfieldartcenter.org for more information.
Quitting was discussed in a webinar on
World No Tobacco Day 2021
During the webinar, deputy MoH, Dr Joe Phaala, said that the government is moving ahead with new smoking laws
The number of smokers has reached an all-time high of 1.1 billion. In 2019, the habit was responsible for the death of nearly eight million people, a study published in
The Lancet last week. The results were based on examining smoking trends in 204 countries, including South Africa.
Quitting smoking is a difficult and complex process, and in many countries, the lack of adequate cessation programmes makes it even more challenging. In the context of Covid-19, it is more important than ever as evidence indicates that smokers are more likely to develop severe Covid-19 than non-smokers.
If the government does not become a legitimate and accessible source of support for people who want to stop smoking, it risks the tobacco industry taking over this role.