Counting Pennies Medical Schemes Open Season 2026
December 1, 2025 Word for Word Media
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The Council for Medical Schemes offers guidance when choosingĀ a medical scheme or benefit option.

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Itā€™s open season for medical scheme members. Most schemes have now announced their 2026 contribution and benefit updates, which take effect fromĀ 1 January. Whether youā€™re happy with your current option or thinking about switching, be sure to review your choices and finalise your decision by December. With so many options available, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming, but you donā€™t haveĀ to figure it out alone. The…

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Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer – frequently asked questions
December 1, 2023 Word for Word Media
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With cervical cancer being one of the most common cancers diagnosed in women in SA, even though itā€™s the easiest female cancer to prevent with the HPV vaccine and regular Pap smears, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) shares the most frequently asked questions.

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What causes cervical cancer? Almost all cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can be passed from one person to another during sex. There are many types of HPV; some types…

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Ovarian Cancer Know your hereditary risk for developing ovarian cancer
March 31, 2023 Word for Word Media
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Genetic counsellor, Monica Araujo, helps us understand the hereditary risk and factors for developing ovarian cancer.

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What is ovarian cancer? The ovaries are a pair of female organs that produce hormones and eggs for sexual reproduction. In ovarian cancer, certain cells in the ovary become abnormal and multiply uncontrollably to form a tumour. Unlike normal cells, cancer cells make new cells that arenā€™t needed by the body and donā€™t die when they should. Cancer cells can also grow into other tissues. Over…

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