By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC) says much more needs to be done in terms of education and access to information on childhood cancer. This comes as the country observes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September. According to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), between 800 to 1000 children are diagnosed with cancer annually. However, it's estimated that half of the children with cancer in South Africa, are never diagnosed. Regional manager of CHOC in KwaZulu-Natal, Agie Govender says another major concern is that of access to treatment...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC) says much more needs to be done in terms of education and access to information on childhood cancer. This comes as the country observes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September. According to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), between 800 to 1000 children are diagnosed with cancer annually. However, it's estimated that half of the children with cancer in South Africa, are never diagnosed. Regional manager of CHOC in KwaZulu-Natal, Agie Govender says another major concern is that of access to treatment...</p>

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