"More than 90% of cancers are curable at stage one - look for them, look for them, look for them."Yael Cohen
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Yael Cohen Quotes
South African - Activist|November 5, 1986
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Yael Cohen Quotes
Read Yael Cohen quotes on cancer, early detection and supporting loved ones from the South African-born founder of a cancer-awareness charity.
"Nobody talks about cancer until they have to, and then, it's really all you can talk about."Yael Cohen
CancerAwareness
"How do you support someone with cancer? How do you ask for the help you need?"Yael Cohen
SupportCaregiving
"Cancer is something none of us are prepared to deal with. We're here to help people through the process."Yael Cohen
SupportCompassion
"I wanted to create a movement and a safe space for people to come and find their 'cancer home.'"Yael Cohen
CommunityPurpose
"I never intended on starting a charity; I never intended on cancer, health, and wellness becoming my life."Yael Cohen
PurposeLife's Path
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About Yael Cohen
South African - Activist | Born November 5, 1986
# Yael Cohen Quotes
Yael Cohen is a South African-born activist and entrepreneur, born on November 5, 1986. After her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, she founded a cancer-awareness charity in 2009, known for its bold, irreverent branding, to reach younger generations.
Her organisation encourages early detection by getting young people to talk to their parents and loved ones about cancer screening, and it helps people support friends and family through treatment. Her quotes are direct and practical, about early detection, starting difficult conversations and building a community around people facing cancer.
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Who is Yael Cohen?
Yael Cohen is a South African-born activist, born on November 5, 1986, who founded a youth-focused cancer-awareness charity in 2009.
Why did Yael Cohen start her charity?
She started it after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, wanting to help young people encourage their parents to get checked early.