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Uterine Cancer – Identifying the Symptoms

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The age-standardised incidence rate (ASIR) of uterine cancer is 6.9 per 100 000 women in South Africa, which is higher than the African average of 3.5 per 100 000 women. With this increased prevalence in South Africa, here are a few facts you should know about uterine cancer. What is uterine cancer? Uterine cancer is […]

Do’s and Don’ts of Attending a Funeral

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Having to share the loss of a loved one offers a comforting setting to those attending a funeral. Following funeral etiquette can assure that everything proceeds smoothly on an emotional day. What is proper funeral etiquette? Do arrive on time. This means that you should arrive approximately 15 minutes early. Do dress appropriately. Ensure that […]

Stage 1 – Ovarian Cancer: Definition and Treatments.

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Approximately 250 000 women are diagnosed globally with ovarian cancer each year, with about 140 000 women dying from it. This makes it the cancer with the lowest survival rate in women, indicating the importance of early screening tests. What is stage 1 ovarian cancer? There are three different types of stage 1 ovarian cancer, […]

Is Medical Gap Insurance Worth It?

Is Medical Gap Insurance Worth It?

You should consider buying Medical Gap Insurance as secondary health insurance to cover any shortfalls that may exist in your medical costs. Gap health insurance acts as a supplementary insurance to your medical plan, ensuring that you will be covered should your medical expenses may exceed your medical aid coverage. Gap coverage offers you protection […]

Guide for Making Funeral Arrangements

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Making funeral arrangements can be an emotional and administrative process, which is why it is usually easier to have these discussions with loved ones while they are still alive. Here is a how-to guide to make the period easier for you and your family to know what you should be aware of. Common components of […]

Do’s and Don’ts of Most Medical Gap Policies

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It’s important to read through the Terms and Conditions of your Medical Gap Policy to ensure that you know exactly what will and what won’t be covered. Do remember that Gap Cover is there to assist with medical expenses where there might be a shortfall between what your medical aid will pay and what the […]

Medical Gap Insurance Plan Requirement

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If you want peace of mind to know that your medical expense shortfalls will be covered, then medical gap insurance is for you. Gap products are group supplemental health plans to cover these shortfalls that may exist between what your medical aid covers and your actual medical costs. Medical Gap Insurance does have a few […]

What to Do When Losing a Parent?

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Losing a parent might be one of the most overwhelming losses you’ll experience in life, filled with uncertainty and understandable grief. It’s always a good idea to have a plan in place of what to do after your parent passes away, which will make the immediate days after their passing greatly easier to navigate through. […]

How to Select a Headstone

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Selecting a headstone for your loved one who has passed away is not an easy task but it should be considered as a process of healing and of memorialising your loved one. What is a headstone? A headstone is placed at the head of your loved one’s grave to serve as a monument and to […]

Early Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer

Early Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among South African women and usually diagnosed in women between the ages of 15 to 49. It is, however, a preventable type of cancer. Prevention and treatment of cervical cancer Although 1 in 35 women are at risk of being diagnosed with cervical cancer, it can […]