Asbestos exposure, mesothelioma, asbestos mining, pleural effusion, cancer awareness, occupational health, mining communities, persistent cough, shortness of breath, Mpundu Valerie.

A kombi driver's experience with colorectal cancer highlights why blood in the stool, persistent bowel changes and unexplained weight loss should never be ignored.

Rejected by her family after falling pregnant at 17, a young woman rebuilt her life with help from her church community. Years later, the son she fiercely protected became a source of support and pride.

Aunty Thandie's journey from years of skin-lightening to a skin cancer diagnosis becomes a powerful story of survival, self-acceptance and the importance of seeking medical attention.

A reader’s grandfather died of lung cancer in the 1980s. Decades later, his father suffered the same disease. Their story is a call to recognise symptoms, seek medical help and turn cancer awareness into action.

What do DCIS and IDC mean? Dr Jera explains breast cancer from early non-invasive disease to invasive cancer, diagnosis, imaging, biopsy and screening.

Fertility preservation can help some cancer patients protect future reproductive options before treatment.

A carer shares the emotional story of caring for a 73-year-old woman with pancreatic cancer, describing her final weeks and the often-overlooked burden carried by caregivers and families.

Healthy weight, regular physical activity, nutritious food, stress management and limiting alcohol can form part of a lifestyle aimed at reducing breast cancer risk.

A Zimbabwean family's personal testimony about a man who dismissed cancer as a myth highlights the importance of recognising melanoma warning signs and seeking medical attention early.

Cancer awareness often focuses on patients, but carers can also experience significant emotional and psychological strain. Psychologist D. Tarisai explains why caregivers need support too.

From age and family history to genetics, alcohol consumption, hormonal factors and radiation exposure, several factors can influence breast-cancer risk.

SBT is strengthening its health-awareness initiatives under the theme “Every Story Is Unique”, creating space for medical experts, patients, survivors and families to share knowledge and experiences about cancer

A childhood memory of losing a beloved uncle to cancer becomes a powerful call for early detection, compassion and greater awareness.

Harare – More than 250 women attended a free cervical and breast cancer screening outreach in Highfield over two days, reflecting growing awareness of the importance of early detection in Zimbabwe. The programme, spearheaded by Highview Clinic and Maternity in partnership with TM Pick n Pay, CABS, and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe, exceeded its initial targets as women from surrounding suburbs turned out in large numbers.