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SANCDA+ Commemorates WNT Day 2026 – ‘Unmasking the Appeal – Countering Nicotine & Tobacco Addiction’
The South African NCD Alliance (SANCDA+) joins the World Health Organization (WHO), the National Department of Health, civil society partners, and communities across South Africa in commemorating World No Tobacco Day 2026 under the theme: ‘Unmasking the Appeal – Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction’. This year’s theme highlights growing global concern about the aggressive tactics used by the tobacco and nicotine industry to attract and addict a new generation of users, particularly children and adolescents…
Read morePublished: 26 May 2026 | Last Updated: 15 June 2026
Categories: Media Releases & News, No-Tobacco Campaign
Published: 22 July 2025 | Last Updated: 22 May 2026
Categories: CANSA Videos
Published: 20 July 2025 | Last Updated: 22 May 2026
Categories: CANSA Videos
Published: 12 July 2025 | Last Updated: 22 May 2026
Categories: CANSA Videos
Published: 8 July 2025 | Last Updated: 22 May 2026
Categories: CANSA Videos
Published: 6 July 2025 | Last Updated: 22 May 2026
Categories: CANSA Videos
No Fear – Keep Your Pants On it’s Only a Blood Test
Contact your local CANSA Care Centre to arrange for a PSA blood test: An annual PSA blood test is recommended for men aged 50 years (40 – 45 years for those at high risk): The PSA test is a blood test used primarily to screen for prostate cancer. The test measures the amount of prostate-specific […]
Read morePublished: 4 July 2025 | Last Updated: 2 July 2026
Categories: CANSA Videos
Published: 26 June 2025 | Last Updated: 22 May 2026
Categories: CANSA Videos
CANSA’s Position Statements & Fact Sheets
CANSA’s Fact Sheets & Position Statements are provided for general information purposes only, and to state our stance on particular matters. We do not specialise in treatment of cancer. It is therefore important to discuss any questions which may arise with the appropriate specialists. CANSA Fact Sheets CANSA Position Statements Has Cancer Touched Your Life? […]
Read morePublished: 28 February 2023 | Last Updated: 19 April 2023
Categories: Advocacy, What CANSA Believes
Published: 15 March 2021 | Last Updated: 23 June 2023
Categories: CANSA - Who We Are
CANSA Volunteer Info Session – Are You Ready To Join Us
International Volunteers Day is celebrated annually on 5 December to give thanks to volunteers, globally, who selflessly give of themselves to uplift communities and organisations. The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) hosted a virtual information session via Facebook for any new volunteers to find out how they can participate and actively take part in CANSA programmes.
Read morePublished: 2 December 2020 | Last Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Media Releases & News, Volunteers Inspire
Celebrating CANSA Volunteers
In celebration of the very first CANSA Volunteer Day, CANSA CEO shares a heartfelt message of gratitude to all volunteers.
Read morePublished: 25 July 2020 | Last Updated: 22 May 2026
Categories: CANSA Videos
CANSA Partners
CANSA Seal of Recognition Partners Cause Related Marketing Partners Corporate Social Investment Partners CANSA Advocacy Partners
Read morePublished: 13 March 2020 | Last Updated: 26 April 2021
Categories: CANSA - Who We Are
Published: 16 January 2020 | Last Updated: 17 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Videos
Published: 8 October 2019 | Last Updated: 31 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Videos
Published: 31 October 2018 | Last Updated: 31 October 2019
Categories: Men's Health
Fix the Patent Laws – Timeline of Intellectual Property Reform 1994-2017
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Read morePublished: 24 October 2017 | Last Updated: 24 October 2017
Categories: Advocacy
Published: 27 July 2017 | Last Updated: 17 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Videos
Published: 12 June 2017 | Last Updated: 17 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Videos
Reduce Your Cancer Risk
The Best Defence Against Cancer: Doing what you can to reduce your cancer risk is your best defence. This could save your life. Early detection is key. Finding cancer early, before it has spread, gives you the best chance to do something about it. Take control of your health, and reduce your cancer risk: Stay […]
Read morePublished: 19 May 2016 | Last Updated: 19 October 2016
Categories: Women's Health
CancerCare Coping Kit
We know how scary and stressful a cancer diagnosis can be. Our CANSA Cancercare Coping Kit offers information to empower & support you to deal with a cancer diagnosis, treatment, possible complications & changes in body image, emotions and social issues. It also provides practical advice to you, your loved ones, caregivers and friends to […]
Read morePublished: 16 January 2012 | Last Updated: 14 June 2022
Categories: CancerCare Coping Kit
