On the CANSA Couch: Be Sunsmart – Protect Your Skin at Every Age

In this episode of On the CANSA Couch, hosts Megan and Kudzai shine a spotlight on the importance of being Sunsmart – a simple but powerful way to reduce the risk of skin cancer.

They’re joined by Dr Donny Fick, a Johannesburg-based general practitioner, avid runner, and passionate advocate for skin cancer awareness. Drawing on his experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery, media medicine, and everyday general practice, Dr Fick unpacks why skin cancer remains one of the most preventable cancers – yet continues to affect thousands of South Africans, particularly older adults.

CANSA Urges South Africans to be SunSmart this Holiday Season 

CANSA is urging families, schools and communities across the country to take extra care in the sun this summer as ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaches dangerous levels. With school holidays in full swing and outdoor activities increasing, children are especially vulnerable to sunburn, long-term skin damage and future skin cancer risk. South Africans underestimate how powerful our sun is, even on cloudy, windy or cool days. UV radiation is the danger, not the temperature…

Dove Urges South African Women to Care for Their “Breast Friends”

What if the few seconds it takes to apply your favourite body cream could help save your life? That’s the powerful idea behind Dove Body Creams’ vibrant new campaign endorsed by CANSA. Dove is transforming an ordinary an ordinary skincare ritual into a bold national movement inspiring women to take care of their breast friends through regular Breast Self-Examinations (BSEs) – watch interview with Sr Brenda where she discusses how to do a breast self-examination and answers FAQs…

CANSA & Footprints 2 Africa Partnering for Dignity and Care of Stoma Patients

Thanks to Footprints 2 Africa’s dedicated team, these life-changing supplies have now reached CANSA for distribution to individuals and hospitals most in need – limited stock is available from the CANSA Pretoria Stoma Clinic…

Current Status Update: Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill (2022)

As of now, the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill remains under consideration in Parliament. The ongoing discussions and evaluations reflect the importance of this legislation in shaping the future of tobacco control in South Africa. As the Bill continues to navigate the legislative process, its potential impact on public health and the well-being of South Africans remains a topic of great interest and importance…

Breaking the Silence on Life after Prostate Cancer 

CANSA is encouraging men and their partners to talk openly about sexual health after prostate cancer treatment. While prostate cancer survival rates continue to rise, survivors may experience changes in sexual function and intimacy that are often left unspoken…

Podcast – Groundbreaking Genetic Discovery in Breast Cancer

In our latest On the CANSA Couch podcast, hosts Megan and Kudzai sit down with Mahtaab Hayat. She is the lead author of a remarkable new study, published in Nature, which uncovered two new genetic variants linked to breast cancer in Black South African women.

Podcast – Spotlight on Cervical, Breast and Uterine cancer – CANSA on the Couch Podcast

We put the spotlight on women’s health. Join us as we unpack important conversations around cervical, breast and uterine cancer – from prevention and early detection to busting myths and finding support…

Beyond Pink Ribbons: Why What we Eat Matters in the Fight Against Cancer

As we commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month and World Food Safety Day, let’s remember that what we eat truly matters – especially in the fight against cancer. Every ingredient we choose can either support our health or work against it. Be a conscientious shopper, select foods that nourish and protect your body, and prioritise safe food handling…

CANSA and DKMS Africa Partner to Expand Donor Recruitment and Support in South Africa 

Through a new partnership, CANSA and DKMS Africa, an international non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders, will strengthen the recruitment of diverse stem cell donors in South Africa, while ensuring improved support and matching for blood cancer and blood disorder patients who need life-saving transplants. DKMS Africa is dedicated to registering and supporting donors to match patients in need. The CANSA TLC programme places equal importance on patient and donor welfare. Donors travelling for transplant procedures will stay for free at CANSA TLC facilities…

Cyclists Ride to Cape Town for CANSA

A mission-focused team of sponsored cyclists will set off from Carletonville in February 2026, determined to complete the almost 1,400-kilometre Ride for Hope tour to Cape Town. All funds raised by the riders will support CANSA’s life-saving work. The event, part of CANSA’s Active programme, aims not only to raise funds, but also to increase awareness of cancer and to spread hope.

Patient-Led South African Cancer Registry – Living with Cancer

The data that the LWC Patient-Led Cancer Registry collates will be added to the current National Cancer registry to look at cancer incidents and to improve planning for cancer services in SA in the long run. CANSA invites all cancer patients to register on the portal…

Cancer-related Research Studies

We collaborate with partners to support awareness of, and access to, cancer-related research studies and make available regularly updated information on studies currently taking place in South Africa. Find out what studies and research are taking place, if you are eligible and how you can get involved.