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Female Forward

Female Forward is HOT1027's Women's Month series dedicated to putting women's health in the spotlight. Throughout August, we'll hear from leading specialists, healthcare professionals and women on the front lines to tackle the issues that matter most. Together, we'll bust dangerous myths, explain the screenings that could save lives, and empower women of every age to understand their bodies, trust their instincts and seek help when something doesn't feel right.
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4 Episodes

Episode 4: Breast Cancer: No such thing as "too young"

A Joburg pathologist says she diagnoses women in their thirties with breast cancer almost every week— and some patients are even younger. Yet many women still believe cancer is something that only happens later in life, or to people with a family history. As we zone in on women’s health…
4 Aug 4AM 2 min

Episode 3: What if it's NOT normal?

Many women have been told heavy periods, constant exhaustion, pain during sex, bloating, anxiety and hot flushes are just part of life. But what if they aren't? This women’s month, HOT1027 News is looking at the symptoms too many women have been taught to ignore. HOT1027's Tara Penny reports…
3 Aug 12AM 2 min

Episode 2: "The symptoms women should never ignore"

Doctors here in Johannesburg are warning that far too many women are putting their own health and wellbeing on the back burner. August is Women's Month, and HOT1027 has brought together leading experts to answer the questions every woman should know the answers to. HOT1027's Tara Penny reports…
2 Aug 12AM 2 min