April 2024 is Testicular Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, and Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month.
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Cancers that start in the esophagus are much more common in men than in women. Many of these cancers are linked to tobacco or alcohol use, or to excess body weight.

About 1 in 250 men are diagnosed with testicular cancer, but it’s highly treatable. The average age of diagnosis is 33 years old.

Cancer that starts in the head and neck can have many names. It depends on where the cancer starts so there are many types.

Welcome to the South African Oncology Social Workers Forum

Join us and you will become part of a dedicated group of social workers who aim to improve the psycho-social care of people living with cancer. We work in a range of settings, from state funded facilities, private oncology practices, palliative care environments and with members who are affiliated with the medical social work field.

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join and enjoy members only benefits

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Why join

Membership of the SAOSWF will give you:

  • access to a support network of experienced social workers in oncology,
  • oncology-specific CPD training opportunities,
  • a platform to share your knowledge and skill in oncology social work with others.

How to join

A membership fee of R375 per member per year is payable.

Invoices will be sent to all social workers who have completed and submitted the forms.

Application Form
Our Mission

Our mission is to encourage excellence in the psychosocial care of people with cancer as well as their families and caregivers by promoting advocacy, ongoing education, professional networking and resource development.

And Improve

the psychosocial care and support of people living with cancer, their caregivers, families and communities.

And Promote

the quality of our offering by enhancing education, networking, research and resource development in social work.