NEW_PhotoVoice # 5 Cancer stigma – Copy

CANCER STIGMA

These PhotoVoice stories form part of a local research project into grassroots cancer-related challenges in South Africa and give evidence to the many serious challenges faced by the general public in their attempt to access cancer care and treatment services.

Acknowledgement is given to the contributor of this photo-story and for the written consent for its use in cancer advocacy activities.

CITATION: Edwards, L. B., & Greeff, L. E. (2017). A descriptive qualitative study of childhood cancer challenges in South Africa: Thematic analysis of 68 photovoice contributions. South African Journal of Oncology, 1, 8 pages. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajo.v1i0.14

THE PHOTOVOICE INDEX

#1

Access to cancer treatment

#2

Early detection and treatment

#3

Patients right to healthcare

#4

Cancer training and education for healthcare workers

#5

Cancer stigma

#6

Psycho-social care

#7

Re-engineering the health system

#8

the negative impact of poverty

#9

collaboration to improve service delivery