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The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), a non-profit leader in the fight against cancer since 1931, enables research, educates the public and advocates for and supports all people affected by cancer, while leading SA towards a cancer-free society. Read more…

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It’s Time for Honest Talk about Lymphoma

This year’s theme for World Lymphoma Awareness Day, held on 15 September annually, is ‘It’s Time for Honest Talk’. CANSA and other similar patient organisations across the world are encouraging people affected by lymphoma, to start having open and frank discussions about this cancer to help them navigate the challenging treatment journey from diagnosis… CANSA is going one step further by hosting a lymphoma webinar on 11 September 2024 that aims to encourage honest talk about the disease among those affected by it. A panel of social workers and patients will be sharing their experience and tips on how to get the lymphoma conversation started. Find out more and register online….

World Lymphoma Awareness Day Webinar

For World Lymphoma Awareness Day, on 11 September, CANSA along with members of Lymphoma Coalition is encouraging Honest Talk about how we’re feeling.

Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life for Children with Cancer

With September being Childhood Cancer Month, CANSA is reinforcing how important palliative care is and how it can assist both children with cancer and their families and caregivers.

CANSA TLC Attends SIOP Africa 2024

CANSA TLC attended the Societe Internationale D’Oncologie Pediatrique (SIOP Africa) 2024 conference in Midrand from the 4th to the 8th of June 2024. The aim of the conference focused on working together, towards 2030, to support children with cancer. Providing care for all, support for more!

In Memory of Dr Vicki Pinkney-Atkinson

The staff and volunteers at CANSA were very sad to hear of the passing of Dr Vicki Pinkney-Atkinson of the South African Non-Communicable Disease Alliance (SANCDA+). To us, she was fondly known as Dr Vicki and so highly respected by us all for her passionate activism and hard work in promoting awareness of non-communicable diseases.

Bolton Footwear Steps Forward in Support of CANSA

Bolton Footwear (Pty) Ltd is proud to support CANSA by donating a percentage of sales from their footwear range. With each purchase, you are helping fund CANSA’s vital care and support programmes for those affected by cancer. This partnership reflects Bolton Footwear’s commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Skin Screening with Bioderma SA This September

CANSA urges everyone to be SunSmart all year round. This September, Bioderma is joining the fight against skin cancer by offering free skin cancer screenings at Workshop17 locations in South Africa.

Podcast – Physical Activity to Lower Cancer Risk – On the CANSA Couch

In this episode of On the CANSA Couch, we’re diving into the vital role that physical activity plays in lowering cancer risk and supporting those affected by cancer. We’re excited to talk about CANSA’s Smart Choice Physical Activity Category, to help you get started on your journey to better health.

Focus on Cervical Cancer in Women’s Month

Knowledge gaps surrounding women’s health and cancer can prevent women from seeking appropriate healthcare services or discussing their symptoms openly. This delays the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, leading to worse outcomes. CANSA consistently promotes cancer awareness and early detection through education and screening.

Book – Cancer, Navigating the Journey by Cherry Armstrong – to Benefit CANSA

This book is written with love and care by Cherry Armstrong, a palliative care nursing sister, to help ease the journey for cancer patients and loved ones. R5 per book, sold in South Africa, will be donated to CANSA…

CANSA Partnering with Provincial Departments of Health to Fight Cancer

CANSA’s Advocacy team regularly lobbies and engages with the Departments of Health and aims to establish partnerships with key National and Provincial stakeholders. CANSA advocates for the training of Primary Health Professional Care Workers on the top five cancers for men and women prevalent in SA. This will help with the early detection of cancer in the Primary Health settings and early access to cancer treatment.  The focus is mainly with the Provincial Departments of Health, and our CANSA Service team implement the activities in the provinces. To date, four Provincial Departments of Health have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CANSA:  Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga.  Work continues to engage with the remaining provinces…

MSD Global Oncology Policy Grant

See the Desktop Review Summary Report, Policy Brief and Publication in ecancermedicalscience of the study titled Legal frameworks and policies: advancing innovative approaches to cancer care in South Africa.

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.

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