Ann Steyn
Vice President for Healthcare Outcomes Policy and
Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
University of Cairo
Norway
Biography
Ann Steyn is a breast cancer survivor, and the President of Reach to Recovery International (RRI) reachtorecoveryinternational.org breast cancer support network. As the National Coordinator of the South African RRI programme she became aware of the needs throughout Africa of not only offering emotional and practical support to breast cancer patients but also educational programmes about the disease. As the RRI member responsible for Africa she had had the opportunity to address some of these problems.
Research Interest
With the help of a grant from the Susan G Komen Foundation, she has been able to train volunteers from 14 African nations. These volunteers will support breast cancer patients and their families, and also carry out breast cancer awareness campaigns. In 2005 she was awarded the Terese Lasser award in recognition for outstanding service and support to the RRI programme. Ms. Steyn’s wish is to see supportive care availalbe for all breast cancer patients worldwide, with all patients having the right to available, affordable and accessible breast health treatment.
