The experiences of mine workers with cancer.
Portia N RamashiaHeather A LawrenceFatima BhyatPublished in: Health SA = SA Gesondheid (2018)
Mine workers often live far away from their family and are forced to face the cancer journey alone without family support. Oncology professionals, therefore, need to create supportive structures, including emotional and financial counselling, to ensure compliance with treatment protocols, thus facilitating a positive treatment outcome.