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Francois Janse van Rensburg
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South Africa
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This very unfortunate journey started in September 2022 when the first cancerous melanoma was discovered in the back of my head when I was 24.  I was quite new on my Medical Insurance, and very fast they terminated my membership.  At the time I joined the medical scheme, I never knew what was going to happen in the future. I had a small mole at the back of my head and as a young man, I was hoping to get it removed one day.  Eight months after I joined the medical scheme Drs discovered that this small mole was indeed cancer.  The medical aid was terminated as they believed it was a pre-existing medical condition.

I lost the medical team and had to go through state medical facilities, which is in poor condition in South Africa. Soon I was operated in Kalafong hospital.  Within a few days the wound got septic, and I had to go to a private hospital for wound assistance.

Week after week I arrived at Steve Biko hospital, waiting to hear the outcome of the surgery.  For seven weeks I walked with a 5 cm in diameter hole in my head.  From...

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F. Janse van Rensburg 8 May '26
It's been almost a year since I started my treatment, and I am excited and grateful to share an update on my health journey. To all the people who've supported me, I am truly grateful for everyon...
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