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Training Update 2024
Announcement of Final Online Orientation training for Social Worker working in hospitals or private oncology units 7-week training for 2024 Book now: Dates Tuesdays from 4 to 6 pm from 8 October 2024 to 19 November 2024 I am excited to announce that we are announcing the last online Orientation training workshops for social workers new in oncology social work in October to November 2024 dates. Theme: Online Workshop Orientation training for Social Worker working in hospitals or private oncology units Cost R1800 for 7 weeks on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 pm Dates Tuesdays from 4 to 6 pm from 8 October…
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Feedback from recent online Orientation training done during February to March 2024 with 8 participants
Exciting Announcement: Successful Completion of the First Online Training Program! I am thrilled to share the success of our inaugural online training program, which was truly a special experience for me. It was an absolute privilege to impart knowledge and skills to new social workers venturing into the challenging field of oncology social work. This opportunity has been a long-standing dream of mine, and I am grateful for the chance to contribute to the growth of this specialty area. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the participants of this maiden training workshop for their trust and dedication. Together, we have embarked on a journey of growth, and I eagerly…
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Cancer patients remain on long waiting list
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Tussen Ons Medies – 17 Mei 2021
Linda Greeff is ’n maatskaplike werker wat spesialiseer in onkologie. Sy gesels op Tussen Ons Medies oor haar besonderse werk: https://fb.watch/kjM4uo1j0v/?mibextid=v7YzmG
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Cancer Diagnosis? Make a plan.
Linda Greeff, an oncology social worker and cancer survivor herself, believes that a patient’s long-term survival is most impacted by the first treatment intervention. She shares her insight from her own experience with being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Linda Greeff is a social worker focussed on cancer support. In 1997, just before she joined Cancer Care (formerly GVI Oncology, a large, multi-disciplinary private sector oncology care chain), she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Doctors removed a tumour the size of an ostrich egg and luckily, no chemotherapy or radiation was necessary. Her cancer was picked up during a routine gynaecological examination. This Discovery Health Medical Scheme member is passionate about…
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Cancer and Covid-19
In this time of the new pandemic we need to consider some special thoughts as to how this impacts cancer patients and their families.
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Short Version Cancer Stigma project Cancer Buddies
This is short version of the video Unsilenced that was developed to address the issues around Cancer Stigma in South Africa . Please help us spread the word and share it with your family and friends.
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Cancer Stigma project South Africa
This is a stigma video that was developed as part of a cancer advocacy campaign to bring awareness about the impact that stigma has on cancer patients in South Africa . We need to educate South Africans about cancer . Cancer is a illness that can be treated with good results if diagnosed early .The stigma that surrounds cancer causes many patients to access treatment late and the emotional trauma that is caused by stigma is causing so much pain and sadness in our communities . Help us break down stigma share this video with your friends and stakeholders it will assist us in the fight against cancer.