Breast Health Foundation

04/06/2026

Could breast cancer run in families? When should you consider genetic testing?

This Saturday, we are pleased to welcome Monica Araujo, Genetic Counsellor, to our Bosom Buddies support group meeting, where she will be discussing genetics and breast cancer.

Monica will explore inherited cancer risk, family history and genetic testing, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions in a supportive and welcoming environment.

As always, Bosom Buddies is a space to connect with others who understand the realities of breast cancer. Whether you come with questions, experiences of your own, or would simply prefer to listen, you are warmly welcome.

Saturday, 6 June 2026
10:00am
Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital, 18 Dorbie Street, Auckland Park

If you would like to attend, please register here:
https://www.mybreast.org.za/product/bosom-buddies-support-group-2026/

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome John Comninos and Evy Michalopoulos to tonight's Breast Health Foundation webinar, Hoping for the Best, Planning for the Rest.

Have you ever wondered:
Do I actually need a will?
What happens if I don't have one?
How do I make sure my wishes are respected?
What planning should be in place for my children or partner?
What's the difference between a will, a living will, and an advance directive?

These are some of the practical questions we will be exploring this evening with John and Evy, alongside Prof Carol-Ann Benn, Dr Margie Venter, and Dr Penelope Mathe.

This will be a conversation about creating peace of mind for yourself and the people you love.

Tonight | 19:00–20:30
Free online webinar

Register here: https://www.mybreast.org.za/breast-health-foundation-webinars/

30/05/2026

There is something special about being in a room with people who simply get it.

No explanations. No need to pretend you are fine. Just a chance to spend time with others who understand the realities of breast cancer.

Our next Bosom Buddies support group meeting takes place on Saturday, 6 June 2026, and you are warmly invited to join us.

Whether you feel like sharing, asking questions, or simply listening, you are welcome.
Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital, 18 Dorbie Street, Auckland Park
10:00am

If you would like to attend, please register here:
https://www.mybreast.org.za/product/bosom-buddies-support-group-2026/

28/05/2026

Some conversations are hard, but that does not mean we should have to navigate them alone 💗

Our next Breast Health Foundation webinar is here:

Hoping for the Best, Planning for the Rest
A practical conversation about wills, estates, living wills, and planning ahead

We are so pleased to welcome Dr Margie Venter, oncologist and palliative care specialist, to this important conversation.

A serious diagnosis can bring practical questions many of us are not always prepared for.

This conversation is about planning ahead, understanding important decisions, and creating peace of mind for yourself and the people you love.

Also joining:
💗 Prof Carol-Ann Benn
💗 John Comninos
💗 Evy Michalopoulos

Wednesday, 3 June
19:00–20:30
Free online webinar

Register here: https://www.mybreast.org.za/breast-health-foundation-webinars/

Filotimo Cancer Project

27/05/2026

She showed up for herself, and now we get to celebrate her.

Congratulations to Palesa Tsotetsi, our latest Breast Cancer Risk Assessment lucky draw winner! 🎉

By taking 10 minutes to complete the free assessment, Palesa took an important step toward understanding her personal breast cancer risk, and walked away with R150 + R100 Pick n Pay vouchers.

But the real prize? Knowledge.

The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment gives you:
A better understanding of your personal risk
Tailored screening guidance based on your answers
A downloadable personalised report for your healthcare provider

It is free. Confidential. Mobile-friendly. Available in multiple South African languages.

Your health is worth 10 minutes. Yours could be the next name we announce 💗

Take the assessment here: https://bit.ly/BHFBCRA

14/05/2026

Join the Breast Care Center of Excellence for Things We’ve Gotta Let Go Of — a powerful benefit exhibition exploring letting go of expectations, artworks, and the lives we imagined.
An opportunity to experience meaningful art, support a greater cause, and be part of real, immediate change. 🎗️🖤

📍 The Studio, 48B 5th Avenue, Parktown North
📅 16 May
⏰ 11:00

13/05/2026

MYTH OR FACT?
“If I have no family history of breast cancer, I cannot get it.”

The truth? Many women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history at all.

That is why knowing your personal risk matters.

Last year, 9,285 South Africans took our Breast Health Awareness Assessment, learning more about breast health, breast self-examination, and the importance of early detection.

Now, with Phylaxis.ai, we are taking the next step.

Introducing the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment — a free, easy-to-use tool that helps you better understand your personal risk based on factors like family history, hormonal influences, lifestyle, and screening history.

In just a few minutes, you will receive a personalised report you can use to guide important conversations with your healthcare provider.

Because in South Africa, too many women are still diagnosed when breast cancer is already at a late stage. Knowledge gives you the power to act earlier.

Plus, you could stand a chance to win your share of R20 000 — not once, but twice!

Take your assessment today: https://bit.ly/BHFBCRA

Cancer does not care. So we have to.

Phylaxis.ai

08/05/2026

Join us tomorrow for our Bosom Buddies support group meeting.

This month, we are doing something a little different — an open Q&A with Louise Turner.

Louise is a 22-year breast cancer survivor, a 15-year cervical cancer survivor, and Director of the Breast Health Foundation. She brings not only professional insight, but lived experience, honesty, and deep understanding of what this journey can feel like.

If there is something you have been wondering about, something you have been carrying quietly, or questions you have never quite known who to ask — this is your space.

Or, if you would simply like to come and listen, that is just as welcome.

Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital, 18 Dorbie Street, Auckland Park
09h30 for 10h00

Register here:
https://www.mybreast.org.za/product/bosom-buddies-support-group-2026/

05/05/2026

Missed our webinar?

Innovations in Oncology: The Future of Breast Cancer Treatment is now available on YouTube.

In this session, Prof Carol-Ann Benn and Dr Devan Moodley unpack what is changing in breast cancer care, from personalised treatment approaches to new therapies and what they mean for patients.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/rXOkfMRdTR0?si=WAAXWoyG1wPo_nex