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29/10/2026

World Stroke Day

29/10/2026

The World Health Organisation (WHO) advises women over the age of 40 to get a mammogram. What is a mammogram? Why does it matter? When should you get it? When shouldn’t you get it? How do you arrange it? How is it done? How long does it take? When will you get the results? What happens if my mammogram shows an abnormal result?

28/10/2026

28/10/2026

National Stroke Week

26/10/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month

24/10/2026

World Polio Day

23/10/2026

Although breast cancer is far more common in women, men have a small amount of breast tissue and can get breast cancer. According to Breastcancer.org, because there are relatively few cases of breast cancer in men compared to women, there is less research on male breast cancer.
It is therefore important to see your doctor straight away if you notice any changes in the breast, chest, or armpit.

• A firm lump in the breast, often under the ni**le
• A lump in the armpit
• Ni**le pain
• Ni**le turning inward
• Clear or bloody ni**le discharge
• Sores or rash on the ni**le and ar**la
• Breast skin changes, such as irritation, redness, dimpling, or puckering
• Changes in the size or shape of the breast.

Men can develop other types of abnormal lumps or masses of tissue in the breast that are not cancer and do not spread further than the breast. Or the breast tissue can grow, called gynecomastia, and is first felt as a lump of fatty tissue under the ni**le which may be sensitive but is non-cancerous.

If you notice any abnormalities, don’t panic but do visit your doctor early, and when changes first become apparent.
https://www.breastcancer.org/types/male-breast-cancer

22/10/2026

CANSA encourages women to self-examine their breasts once a month, starting from age 20. You should do it at the same time of day, ideally 7 to 10 days after your period, or on a fixed date if you no longer menstruate. For women over 40 years, self-examination does not replace the need for a mammogram screening. Click here for CANSA’s self-examination video.
https://cansa.org.za/video-do-your-monthly-breast-self-examination-to-beat-breast-cancer-cansa/

21/10/2026

Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day