Linda Greeff is an oncology social worker and independent cancer advocate
Cape Town
Joined September 2010
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@LindaCancerAdvocate retweeted
The Cancer burden will creep up to be an issue of epidemic proportions by 2030 - we need to act now. We need trained HPC's now and CHCW to support prevention strategies. @Cancer_ZA @ncd_sa @SACancerbuddies @TAC #hcsmSA #letstalkaboutcancer
Lack of adequate governance at this essential State-owned Enterprise is costing the lives of Cancer patients.
Radiation treatment in crisis South Africa
SA’s nuclear reactor shut down –... moneyweb.co.za/news/south-af…
Listen to Sams sharing her story and be inspired @Sam Stewart
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Be part of international research !!
Dear fellow African breast cancer advocates, and cancer patients .
If you have had endocrine therapy please consider being part of this international survey medical... drattai.com/endocrine-therap…
@LindaCancerAdvocate retweeted
Oncology nurses in Africa work day & night to provide specialised treatment & deliver high quality care with limited resources.
No matter the challenge, nurses support their patients, their families, & their communities. We salute our nurses on Int Nurses Day on 12 May,
When will Pharma become accountable?
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Please support this call to action now !
Since the High Level Meeting on 18 March 2019, a petition has been started calling for every child in need to have access to... patchsa.org/sign-the-petitio…
@LindaCancerAdvocate retweeted
Certainly need a rethink - we’re running out of time!@HealthZA @ncd_sa @Cancer_ZA it does not help if budget is reduced with 49%. Certainly beetroot and garlic is something of the past attitudes linked with prevention as major focus #hcsmSA #LetsTalkAboutCancer @SACancerbuddies – at Cape Town, South Africa
@LindaCancerAdvocate retweeted
New Bheki Mlangeni District Hospital #BoardMembers being oriented today. The board is expected to exercise oversight on five areas: Clinical Governance, Human Resources, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management and Infrastructure.
@LindaCancerAdvocate retweeted
I'm so looking forward to the #UPTOSPAED2019 conference. Thought provoking topics and great speakers - what more can you ask for?
#wits #paeds
Combined registration for preconference workshops and the scientific programme. Come and hear Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng @TheOrganOgress and more talk about research as you've never hear it before!
@LindaCancerAdvocate retweeted
Bi-annual checkup. 11 years after heart attack, I've still got 90% functionality. It's about being blessed with what you have! The beat goes on...
#Survivor
#LoveMyHeart
@SAHeartStroke
@LindaCancerAdvocate retweeted
Are you an aspiring young #cancer control professional? UICC's young leaders programme could be for you. Find out more and apply here: ow.ly/rjuC50u4HLc
@LindaCancerAdvocate retweeted
Thanks for the RT! It’s a fantastic conference but the really exciting parts this year are the emerging researchers and multidisciplinary preconference workshops.
@LindaCancerAdvocate retweeted
#SAElections2019 : GAUTENG 11:59AM.
24.97% of the provincial votes have been counted & the top three parties remain the same :
ANC still leads with 433 677 (51.07%)
DA has 230 872 (27.19%)
EFF has 118 503 (13.96%)
. (@CannyMaphanga)
@LindaCancerAdvocate retweeted
“The pharmaceutical market has failed to develop many kinds of drugs, including new vaccines and treatments for diseases that mainly afflict the poor. But when it comes to antibiotics, matters are particularly bad” economist.com/leaders/2019/0… via @TheEconomist
Tabacco Tax needs to be paid
Dear Friends,
I just signed the campaign: Tell British American Tobacco to pay the tax they owe us
It would mean the world to me if you could also... awethu.amandla.mobi/petition…
The next meeting of the CanSurvive Parktown support group will be held on Saturday 11 May at 09:00 at Hazeldene Hall, Junction Road, Parktown, Johannesburg.
All patients, survivors and caregivers are... facebook.com/LindaGPocketCan…