In our June talk, we visited the topic of carcinophobia – the irrational fear of cancer. We saw that the entrenchment of this fear began with the bad reputation of the disease throughout history and continued with ever-present personal testimonials...
Scene: Miss Made-up-name in her taxi-ride, returning home to Made-up-place in rural St Elizabeth. Miss Made-up-name: (Tearfully thinking out loud) “But no sah! There must be someone, somewhere I can call to talk to bout this … .” THE COVID-...
Scene: A 38-year-old mother of two waiting in the health centre, six weeks since her breast lump biopsy. Nurse: “Miss Made-up-name, Doc said that your result isn’t back. Call next week this time before coming in because of COVID-19.” Patient...
