Hermanus Oncology

06/04/2026

We hope you had a blessed easter weekend with family & friends

27/03/2026

Dr John Duminy is tydens die Streekskongres van die Vroue Landbou Vereniging van die Overberg vereer met n ere-toekenning uit dankbaarheid vir sy onbaatsugtige diens aan die gemeenskap. By dié 7 verskillende takke van Sirkel Overberg word daar jaarliks n 'Dankie' persoon gedentifiseer in die gemeeskap.

Dr Duminy het sy aankoms in Hermanus en die opening van n onkologie-eenheid in 2017 beskryf, as n tyd van "op die water loop." Met harde werk en n gedugte span kan ons terugkyk op 9 goeie jare.

Hy het vertel hoe hy die eerste jaar, voordat die Radioterapie eenheid daar was, met n bussie die pasiënte vir bestraling Somerset Wes toe geneem. Nou het ons twee onkoloë en kan die volle diens aan pasiënte in die Overberg en verder gelewer word. Die pasiëntehuis voorsien ook verblyf aan persone wie ver woon en elke dag behandeling moet ontvang.

Hy het afgesluit deur die dames van die VLV te bedank vir die insette wat hulle in die gemeenskap lewer.

Geskryf deur: Elnette Du Toit

17/03/2026

Happy World Social Worker Day to our very own Elnette Du Toit, we appreciate you!

An oncology social worker is a trained professional who supports people with cancer and their families through the emotional, practical, and social challenges that come with the illness.

Think of them as the “bridge” between the medical world and real life.

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, it’s not just about treatment—it affects emotions, family life, work, finances, and daily functioning. An oncology social worker helps with all of that in a holistic manner.

• Emotional support:

They provide counseling to help patients cope with fear, anxiety, sadness, or even anger. They also support family members who are struggling.

• Practical problem-solving:

They help with things like accessing financial assistance, transport to treatment, or workplace concerns.

• Guidance and education:

They help patients and families understand the diagnosis and treatment journey in a way that feels less overwhelming.

• Advocacy:

They speak up for patients’ needs within the healthcare system—making sure they get the support and resources they’re entitled to.

• Crisis support:

If things become very difficult (emotionally or socially), they step in to help stabilize the situation and connect people to the right services.

You can contact Elnette at 028 312 2646 or elnette@hermanusoncology.co.za to make an appointment or if you want to join our cancer support group.

04/03/2026

“Today, 4 March, marks HPV Awareness Day. Our Policy Brief, published in October 2025 and shared with the National Department of Health, sends a clear message: we must focus on preventing all HPV-related cancers.

We have the opportunity to change the narrative towards a more inclusive prevention strategy—one that recognises HPV as the cause of cancers affecting both women and men, and therefore requires a broader public health response. Prevention should not be framed only around vaccination of girls for cervical cancer, but around protecting everyone from HPV-related cancers.

We must stand firm in advocating for a comprehensive and inclusive approach to HPV prevention.”

02/03/2026

March we focus on Kidney Cancer Awareness.

Article 11 for our series in the ZuidCourant: Wat is nierkanker?

20/02/2026

Flip Flop Friday 🩴 CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA

19/02/2026

Join us this coming Friday for our next support group 💛🎗️

18/02/2026

Your reminder to get you sticker from Tekkie Town!

Every 20 stickers purchased help cover the average monthly transport cost for a child to travel to and from treatment.
Every 30 stickers help fund a CHOC care bag which every newly diagnosed child or teenager receives.
Every 60 stickers sold cover 1 nights accommodation for a child and their caregiver at the CHOC house, providing a safe, hygienic room with meals.

Read more: https://choc.org.za/western-cape-namakwa-region/

Feel it in your heart to donate: https://choc.org.za/donate-to-choc/

Got the right shoes? 👟
Now take a step that matters - grab your R10 Flip Flop Day sticker and help support children and teens fighting cancer, together with CHOC.🩴

Every sticker = real impact 💛

Available at Tekkie Town stores.

13/02/2026

Join us in support of CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA in wearing your flip flop's next Friday 20 Feb. Stickers available at Tekkie Town!

10/02/2026

Hermanus Oncology at Hermanus High Schools annual Family Fun Run 👟

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day is a reminder to come together to take action against cancer. Share your story, support those affected, and advocate for people-centered care. Your voice can inspire change!

03/02/2026

On World Cancer Day, let’s honor those we’ve lost, support those living with cancer, and raise awareness for better prevention and treatment options.

1 in 5 people will experience cancer in their lifetime.

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This is why we need to take action to save lives. Join us on World Cancer Day on Wednesday 4 February, and help create a future less burdened by cancer.

4 February 2026