Breast cancer remains the most diagnosed cancer among women globally and continues to pose a serious health-and-financial risk in South Africa. According to the latest data from the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), the lifetime risk for women in South Africa to develop breast cancer is 1 in 27.

Risk factors such as being overweight, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, smoking and poor diet heighten the risk of breast cancer.

Karin Michelmore Executive Head of Healthcare Consulting at advisory firm, NMG Benefits highlights that “early detection can save lives. If breast cancer is diagnosed in the early stages, the chances of successful treatment and long-term survival increase significantly”.

But even when medical aid and private care are available, the financial burden can be enormous. Having appropriate cover, including critical illness insurance, and a gap cover is important so that you can focus on recovery rather than financial stress.

We would like to offer you an interview with Karin Michelmore to speak about:

• the latest breast cancer statistics in South Africa,
• Why are early detection and regular checkups important?
• Why critical illness cover, and gap cover are important to help manage the financial implications associated with breast cancer treatment.

If this is of interest to you and your audience/listeners, please let us know and I will arrange the interview logistics with Karin.