Author Archive
CANSA Head of Research serves as a Member on the AWACAN-ED Steering Group
AWACAN-ED (African aWAreness of CANcer & Early Diagnosis) is an NIHR-funded Global Health Research Group focussing on Advancing Early Diagnosis of Cancer in Southern Africa. CANSA Head of Research, Prof Jane Harries, is a member of the AWACAN-ED Steering Group. The study aims to advance the early diagnosis of cancer in Southern Africa by developing and evaluating electronic […]
Read morePublished: 8 August 2022 | Last Updated: 8 August 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings, Research Projects
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.
Read morePublished: 7 August 2022 | Last Updated: 19 June 2024
Categories: CANSA Highlights, CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings, Research Projects
Together Again with Cuppa For CANSA
Every year, CANSA runs the ever popular Cuppa For CANSA (Cuppa) campaign, across South Africa. The aim is to socialise and have fun with family, friends or colleagues at a Cuppa event while raising funds for CANSA to continue delivering its care and support programmes to those affected by cancer. Participants may either host a Cuppa event or attend as a guest…
Read morePublished: 1 August 2022 | Last Updated: 27 September 2022
Categories: CANSA Care Centres, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) – Research Evidence-based Booklets
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has developed a series of high-quality evidence-based (short-format) booklets: Breast Cancer Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa – The need to tackle advanced stage at diagnosis and improve access to high-quality treatment Improving Early Detection and Clinical Management of Bladder Cancer – A promising urine test (uTERTpm) The Nutri-Score: […]
Read morePublished: 3 June 2022 | Last Updated: 3 June 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings
Genetic Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in South Africa
Prof Christopher Mathew Department of Human Genetics and Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand Email A/Prof Michael Urban Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch Email Title of the project Genetic risk factors for breast cancer in South Africa: A discovery, […]
Read morePublished: 8 April 2022 | Last Updated: 9 May 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Research Projects
Improving Cure for Lymphoma Patients in South Africa by Enhancing Access to Early and Accurate Lymphoma Diagnosis
A/Prof Estelle Verburgh Clinical Haematology, Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town Email Title of the project Improving cure for lymphoma patients in South Africa by enhancing access to early and accurate lymphoma diagnosis Project Description Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is the seventh most common cancer in South Africa, sixth when Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma are combined. […]
Read morePublished: 8 April 2022 | Last Updated: 3 August 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Research Projects
CANSA Attends Launch of the Pan African Cancer Research Institute as an Official Partner to Transform the Fight Against Cancer
“CANSA recognises that to survive in the current challenging climate, we need strong partnerships that will help us to reach our mission and objectives. The Pan African Cancer Research Institute (PACRI) have our full support representing civil society and thousands of people affected by cancer” The University of Pretoria (UP) has launched the Pan African […]
Read morePublished: 3 March 2022 | Last Updated: 4 March 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board
Message of Condolence for Dr Elvira Singh
CANSA is devastated to learn of the loss of Dr Elvira Singh who dedicated her talent and energy as Head of Department for the National Cancer Registry. She was a passionate public health specialist concerned about the high incidences of cancer in SA. We worked closely with her over many years, and she was a […]
Read morePublished: 1 March 2022 | Last Updated: 1 March 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board
CANSA Engagement with Traditional Practitioners in Early Detection of Cancer
CANSA Provides Training to Traditional Health Practitioners to help Close the Cancer Care Gap CANSA joins hands with traditional practitioners
Read morePublished: 21 February 2022 | Last Updated: 21 February 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board
UCT’s Professor Lynette Denny honoured by the president with National Order
University of Cape Town (UCT) cervical cancer researcher Prof Lynette Denny received the Order of the Baobab (Silver) from President Cyril Ramaphosa at an investiture ceremony hosted by the presidency in recognition of Prof Denny’s work as a leading global researcher in cervical cancer and its association with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Prof Denny is […]
Read morePublished: 1 December 2021 | Last Updated: 1 December 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings
Breast Cancer Research – Prof Jane Harries
Booklet 9 – Professor Jane Harries – Contraceptive needs and fertility intentions of women with breast cancer in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study
Read morePublished: 18 November 2021 | Last Updated: 22 November 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, CANSA Research Detective booklets, Research Findings
Prostate Cancer Research – Prof Riana Bornman
Booklet 8 – Professor Riana Bornman – Southern African Prostate Cancer Study (SAPCS)
Read morePublished: 18 November 2021 | Last Updated: 22 November 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, CANSA Research Detective booklets, Research Findings
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 November 2021 | Last Updated: 24 November 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 November 2021 | Last Updated: 24 November 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 November 2021 | Last Updated: 24 November 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 November 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 November 2021 | Last Updated: 22 November 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 November 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, CANSA Research Detective booklets, Research Findings
Oettlé Memorial award 2020 to Professor Paul Ruff
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 prevention and management of […]
Read morePublished: 16 March 2021 | Last Updated: 24 July 2023
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 June 2020 | Last Updated: 24 March 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Take Part in Cancer-related Research
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 September 2019 | Last Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, Research Findings, Research Projects
