The Independent Clinical Oncology Network (ICON), a nationwide network of oncology specialists who are committed to widening access to quality cancer care in South Africa, was recently awarded the PMR.africa Golden Arrow Award. The network was the highest rated in the Specialist Service – Managed Oncology Programme category. PMR.africa’s annual survey rated listed and large managed healthcare companies, closed and open medical aid schemes, and medical aid administrators. The survey was conducted through nationwide interviews in August, September and October. Continue reading →

(BUSINESS DAY, Health News 07 Dec 2011 Page 3)

ONCOLOGY Cancer treatment is often costly and places enormous financial burdens on people and society. Local and international specialists say trends in treatment approaches are in need of serious reform, write Gareth Coetzee and Marika Sboros. LIKE most people, you probably know someone who has cancer, had it, or has died from it. Cancer remains a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Treatment is costly and places an enormous financial burden on people and society. Local and global specialists believe trends in cancer treatment are proving inaccessible, unsustainable, and in need of serious reform. Continue reading →