The infamous cancer ribbon

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Have you ever wondered where the cancer ribbon originated? Nadia Booysen shares her research.

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Nadia Booysen is a cancer survivor and an oncology counsellor (BSW Hons (Social Work) (UP), BA Hons (Psychology) (Unisa), PGDip (PallMed) (UCT)) in private practice. Serving in oncology is not a profession to her, but rather a way of life. She has a keen interest in mental health and believes that it’s an underestimated and stigmatised topic.
2 Feb English South Africa Health & Fitness

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