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We set out to develop the support & communication provided to cancer patients.

Just Breathe in Care of Cancer is a non-profit organisation established by a multidisciplinary team including pathology, radiology, general surgery & oncology in Mossel Bay. The Just Breathe in Care of Cancer team consists of:
• 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗛 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 (https://www.barnardsurgery.co.za)
• 𝗗𝗿. 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗵𝘂𝘆𝘀𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 (http://www.drbenoosthuyse.co.za)
• 𝗘𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (https://www.facebook.com/edenoncology)
• 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘆
• 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘆 (https://www.pathcare.co.za/store-locations/mosselbay-lab)
• 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆
• 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 (https://www.lifehealthcare.co.za/hospitals/western-cape/mossel-bay/)
• 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 (https://www.vidamed.co.za/)

04/11/2026

31/10/2026

WOW, what a day! 💙🩷

Steps of Courage 2026 was everything we hoped for and so much more. Hundreds of you showed up in blue and pink, with your families, your friends and your dogs and turned Mossel Bay into a morning of hope, love and community. Thank you to every single person who walked with us.

To our sponsors, partners and doctors, thank you. This day simply would not have been possible without you and we are so grateful for everything you did to make it happen.

And to everyone living with cancer and every survivor who walked with us: we are so proud of you. Your courage is the reason we walk and having you there meant the world to us.🩷💙

30/10/2026

Hoërskool Punt se 2025-hoofseun nooi jou om môre saam met ons te kom stap! 🎓💙🩷

Kaartjies is nog vandag beskikbaar by Milkwood Primary School van 14h00 tot 18h00, asook môreoggend vanaf 07:00 by die registrasietafel. Moenie dit mis nie, kom stap saam met ons op hierdie besonderse dag! Bring gerus jou gesin, jou vriende en die hond. 🐾

Sien julle môre! 🎗️

📅 ,Saterdag, 31 Oktober 2026
⏰ Begin: 08:00 | Veiligheidsbriefing by die beginlyn: 07:45
📍 Milkwood Primary School Sport Ground, Mosselbaai
🚶 4.1 km of 1 km, jy kies!
🎟️ R50 per volwassene | Kinders onder 18 gratis
🅿️ Daar is geen parkeerop Milkwood Primary School se sportveld nie maar daar sal rondom die skool wees asook parkeering by die Punt area.

27/10/2026

🎗️ WALKING TOGETHER FOR CANCER AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS 💚

On 16 October 2026, Mossel Bay Provincial Hospital organised a wonderful community walk to raise awareness of all types of cancer and the importance of mental health and emotional well-being.

💗 Just Breathe in Care of Cancer was honoured to be invited to participate in this meaningful initiative.

What a beautiful morning it was, walking through the neighbourhoods of Mossel Bay, united by a shared purpose — raising awareness, showing compassion and supporting those facing the challenges of cancer and mental health.

Physical and mental health go hand in hand, and no one should have to face these challenges alone.

26/10/2026

Milkwood Primary School Principal is inviting you to take a step of courage with us! 🎓💙🩷

Steps of Courage is a walk to fight against cancer and it’s happening right here on the Milkwood Primary school grounds. Register now and walk with us for hope, healing and everyone affected by cancer. Bring your friends, your family and the dog too! 🐾

📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026
⏰ Start: 08:00
📍 Milkwood Primary School Sport Ground, Mossel Bay
🚶 4.1km or 1km, your choice!
🎟️ R50 per adult | Free for children under 18
🎫 Register here: https://www.pay.onlines.co.za/product/charitywalk/

24/10/2026

Steps of Courage is almost here and none of it would be possible without the people and businesses who believed in it from the start. 💙🩷

To every sponsor, partner, doctor, healthcare provider, business and volunteer who gave their time, their support and their belief in this event: you have helped turn an idea into a day of hope for our community. Every step we take on Saturday is because of you.

Thank you for standing with us. 🎗️

📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026
⏰ Start: 08:00 | Registration opens at 07:00
📍 Milkwood Primary School Sport Ground, Mossel Bay
🚶 4.1km or 1km, your choice!
🐾 Pet friendly | ♿ Wheelchair friendly
🎟️ R50 per adult | Free for children under 18

🎫 Register here: https://www.pay.onlines.co.za/product/charitywalk/

21/10/2026

Hoërskool PUNT High School se onderhoofmeisie van 2025, nooi jou hartlik uit! 🎓💙🩷

Sy nooi jou om saam met ons te kom stap by Steps of Courage. Registreer nou en wees deel van hierdie besonderse dag. Bring gerus jou vriende, jou gesin en die hond saam! 🐾

📅 Saterdag, 31 Oktober 2026
⏰ Begin: 08:00
📍 Milkwood Primary School Sport Ground, Mosselbaai
🚶 4.1 km of 1 km, jy kies!
🎟️ R50 per volwassene | Kinders onder 18 gratis

🎫 Registreer hier: https://www.pay.onlines.co.za/product/charitywalk/

19/10/2026

🎙️ Danny het vanoggend met Mia Barnard, Elana Botes en dr. Robbie Botha gesels oor die komende Steps of Courage-gemeenskapsstap, kankerbewusmaking, ondersteuning aan pasiënte en families, en die belangrikheid van vroeë opsporing van prostaatkanker. 👟 Kom stap saam vir hoop! 📅 Saterdag 3...

19/10/2026

Prostate cancer surveillance

👨 Men, finishing prostate cancer treatment isn’t the end of the journey. The check-ups that follow are just as important. Here’s what every man (and the people who love him) should know 👇

At our support group gathering on Tuesday, 13 October at Life Bayview Hospital, Dr Wilhelm van Zijl from Eden Oncology spoke about life after prostate cancer.

🩺 What is surveillance? It means regular check-ups to make sure the cancer stays under control. These are usually blood tests and, when needed, scans.

🔹 The PSA blood test (prostate-specific antigen) is the main tool, but it’s only useful when read in the right context:

After surgery to remove the prostate, the PSA should drop to almost zero.
After radiation, the PSA drops slowly over months to years and may go up and down a little along the way.

The same number can mean very different things, so always let your doctor interpret your results.

🔹 Your GP matters. Many men have their follow-up PSA tests done through their GP, so make sure your GP and oncology team stay in touch.

🔹 Side effects need attention too. Treatment can affect bladder and bowel control, sexual function, energy, mood and bone health. Don’t suffer in silence, because help is available.

💪 Keep your appointments, ask questions, and share this with a man in your life.

💙 Thank you, Dr van Zijl, and thank you to everyone who joined us!

LifeBayviewHospital MosselBay

Address

3 Da Gama Street
Mossel Bay
6500

Website

http://www.incareofcancer.co.za/

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