Early detection saves lives, CANSA unpacks the stages of cancer
From OFM Family Focus by OFM
February 25, 2026 · 9 min
About this episode
Vlooi Venter discusses the importance of early cancer detection and the different stages of cancer.
The staging of cancer plays a vital role in treatment and treatment outcome. Early stages of diagnosis often has a positive outcomes vs late stage diagnosis which is often associated with poor outcome and high mortality. Clinical Nursing Specialist at the Cancer Association of SA, Vlooi Venter, joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Family Focus to explain the importance of early detection and to unpack the different stages of cancer. You can get detailed information online www.cansa.org.za or email vventer@cansa.org.za
People in this episode
Host: Yolanda Maartens
Guest: Vlooi Venter
Topics covered
- cancer detection
- stages of cancer
- treatment outcomes
- health education
- early diagnosis
Keywords
- cancer
- early detection
- treatment
- diagnosis
- mortality
- healthcare
- clinical nursing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cancer Association of SA, CANSA
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