Author Archive
Childhood Cancer Research – Dr Jennifer Geel
Booklet 7 – Dr Jennifer Geel – Hodgkin Lymphoma in young people in South Africa: history and mystery
Read morePublished: 18 Nov 2021 | Last Updated: 24 Nov 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, CANSA Research Detective booklets, Research Findings
Breast Cancer Research – Prof Jennifer Moodley
Booklet 6 – Professor Jennifer Moodley – Women’s pathways to breast cancer diagnosis and care
Read morePublished: 18 Nov 2021 | Last Updated: 24 Nov 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, CANSA Research Detective booklets, Research Findings
Chemotherapeutic Intervention Research – Prof Anna-Mart Engelbrecht
Booklet 5 – Professor Anna-Mart Engelbrecht – Novel Strategies in Chemotherapeutic Intervention
Read morePublished: 18 Nov 2021 | Last Updated: 24 Nov 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, CANSA Research Detective booklets, Research Findings
Gene Therapy Research – Prof Patrick Arbuthnot
Booklet 4 – Prof Patrick Arbuthnot – Gene Therapy for Cancer Treatment
Read morePublished: 18 Nov 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, CANSA Research Detective booklets, Research Findings
Cancer Cell Research – Prof Annie Joubert
Booklet 3 – Professor Annie Joubert – ‘Designing Weapons Against Cancer’ in Silico Analysis, Synthesis and in Vitro Evaluation of Novel Anticancer Agents
Read morePublished: 18 Nov 2021 | Last Updated: 22 Nov 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, CANSA Research Detective booklets, Research Findings
Cervical cancer research – Prof Anna-Lise Williamson
Booklet 2 – Professor Anna-Lise Williamson – Tracking the Cervical Cancer Virus in South African Men and Women
Read morePublished: 18 Nov 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, CANSA Research Detective booklets, Research Findings
Research Study – Skin Cancer (Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma)
Novotech invites eligible skin cancer patients to participate in a research study. Patients must have a histologically confirmed diagnosis (by biopsy) of unresectable or metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma that does not respond to local therapy. The closing date for recruitment is 30 December 2022.
Read morePublished: 19 May 2021 | Last Updated: 11 Feb 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, SunSmart, Take Part in Cancer-related Research
Oettlé Memorial award 2020 to Professor Paul Ruff
History of the Medal Paul Ruff has been selected to receive the coveted A.G. Oettlé Memorial medal from CANSA in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cancer research. Paul clearly aligns the spirit and action required of the AG Oettlé Medal awardees. In particular, his approach entails the use of scientific evidence-based research to optimise the […]
Read morePublished: 16 Mar 2021 | Last Updated: 16 Mar 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board
Wits Clinical Research (WCR) – Clinical Trials
Wits Clinical Research (WCR) offers patients an opportunity to participate in clinical trials, providing them with quality care, free treatment, and disease management costs, as these are covered by their trials. They focus on conducting quality research in various fields.
Read morePublished: 3 Jun 2020 | Last Updated: 9 Mar 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Take Part in Cancer-related Research
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.
Read morePublished: 10 Nov 2019 | Last Updated: 20 Apr 2022
Categories: CANSA Highlights, CANSA Research, Notice Board
Vitamin D: Determinants of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in adults in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with an increased risk of breast, prostate and colorectal cancer. Exposure to solar radiation is a major source of Vitamin D production. Greater exposure is required by those with darker skin tones in order to produce Vitamin D. We funded a study led by Janicke Visser at the Division of […]
Read morePublished: 6 Sep 2019 | Last Updated: 9 Mar 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, Research Findings, Research Projects
CANSA CEO Letter to Honourable Dr Mkhize
31 May 2019 The Minister of Health South Africa Honourable Dr Mkhize On behalf of the Board and Management of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), I congratulate you on your appointment as the Minister of Health. Your extensive experience and exemplary leadership demonstrated in your previous positions leaves us confident that you will excel […]
Read morePublished: 7 Jun 2019
Categories: Advocacy
Type A projects which ended on 31 March 2019
The following Type A projects came to an end on 31 March 2019: Dr Jennifer Geel – Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital / WITS / South African Children’s Cancer Study Group. Hodgkin Lymphoma in South African Children Adolescents from 2000-2010: A first report by the South African Children’s Cancer Study Group Dr Catherine Kaschula – Stellenbosch University. Identification of […]
Read morePublished: 4 Jun 2019 | Last Updated: 11 Mar 2021
Categories: Research Findings, Research Projects
Physical Properties of Core and HBeAg/Precursors and Host-Pathogen Interactions Leading to Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Prof Anna Kramvis Hepatitis Virus Diversity Research Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand Email Title of the project Physical properties of core and HBeAg/precursors and host-pathogen interactions leading to development of hepatocellular carcinoma. Project Description Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major cause of acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular […]
Read morePublished: 15 Apr 2019
Categories: Research Projects
Molecular Mechanisms of Breast Cancer Risk Reduction by SM6Met, a Well Characterized Cyclopia Extract
Prof Ann Louw Department of Biochemistry, Stellenbosch University al@sun.ac.za Title of the project Molecular mechanisms of breast cancer risk reduction by SM6Met, a well characterized Cyclopia extract. Project Description Globally and in South Africa breast cancer is the most frequent malignancy in women. Most breast cancers are oestrogen receptor (ER) positive and require oestrogen for […]
Read morePublished: 4 Apr 2019 | Last Updated: 4 Apr 2019
Categories: Research Projects
Identification of Novel Cancer Biomarkers with Diagnostic and Therapeutic Potential for Cervical and Oesophageal Cancers Using a Targeted Proteomic Approach
Prof Virna Leaner Division of Medical Biochemistry & Structural Biology, Department of Integrative Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town Email Title of the project Identification of novel cancer biomarkers with diagnostic and therapeutic potential for cervical and oesophageal cancers using a targeted proteomic approach. Project Description Cancer continues to be a […]
Read morePublished: 4 Apr 2019 | Last Updated: 30 Mar 2021
Categories: Research Projects
Immunity, Knowledge, Behaviour and HPV Infection Rates after Pre-Adolescent HPV Vaccination during the VACCS 1 and 2 Trials (ImmunoVACCS)
Dr Haynes van der Merwe Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital and Stellenbosch University Email Title of the project Immunity, knowledge, behaviour and HPV infection rates after pre-adolescent HPV vaccination during the VACCS 1 and 2 trials (ImmunoVACCS). Project Description The project focuses on the reduction of risk for cervical cancer, […]
Read morePublished: 4 Apr 2019 | Last Updated: 11 Feb 2021
Categories: Research Projects
HDL and Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity
Prof Sandrine Lecour Hatter Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town Email Title of the project HDL and anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity. Project Description Anthracycline-based chemotherapy has been widely accepted to have an increased rise for dose-dependent cardiotoxicity, particularly in patients with pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes and cardiac disease. Unfortunately, approximately 21% […]
Read morePublished: 4 Apr 2019
Categories: Research Projects
The In Vitro Possible Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy Treatment of Colon Cancer
Project ended 30 June 2021 Dr Cherie Kruger Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg Email Title of the project “The In Vitro Possible Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy Treatment of Colon Cancer”. Project Description Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most common cancer in South Africa (SA), and the sixth most lethal. […]
Read morePublished: 4 Apr 2019 | Last Updated: 8 Apr 2022
Categories: Research Projects
Immunogenic Fingerprinting in the New Era for Personalized Medicine: Serum Amyloid A and Macrophages in the Tumour-Microenvironment
Prof Anna-Mart Engelbrecht Department of Physiological Sciences, Stellenbosch University ame@sun.ac.za Title of the project Immunogenic fingerprinting in the new era for personalized medicine: Serum amyloid A and macrophages in the tumour-microenvironment Project Description The mediators and cellular effectors of inflammation are important role players of the tumour micro-environment. In some cancer types, inflammatory conditions are […]
Read morePublished: 4 Apr 2019 | Last Updated: 11 Feb 2021
Categories: Research Projects
Discovery of Novel Targets in Pancreatic Cancer by Investigating Aberrant Signalling Pathways
Project ended 30 June 2022 Prof Geoffrey Candy Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand Email Title of the project Discovery of novel targets in pancreatic cancer by investigating aberrant signalling pathways. Project Description Pancreatic cancer (PDAC) is a devastating and aggressive cancer with a poor prognosis despite several treatment strategies. […]
Read morePublished: 4 Apr 2019 | Last Updated: 29 Nov 2022
Categories: Research Projects
