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CANSA Vacancy – Health Programmes Support Officer (Durban)
CANSA is looking to recruit a suitable candidate in the position of Health Programmes Support Officer (Durban) and invites competent and qualified persons to apply for the following position. Purpose of the Job: General administration based functions and support to the National Manager Health Programmes and team Monitoring and evaluation of grant funded health programmes Monitor […]
Read morePublished: 4 December 2023
Categories: Work for CANSA
Put Your Support Behind CANSA’s Volunteers
As we celebrate volunteers on International Volunteers’ Day in December, CANSA is mindful that without volunteers it would not be able to deliver quality emotional and practical support to cancer patients, loved ones and caregivers, or educate local communities regarding how to lower personal cancer risk. Ongoing costs incurred by volunteers include transport and data costs. Any individual or company or service organisation can make an impact by contributing towards assisting our volunteers so we can help more patients. Make a donation or get in touch with CANSA so we can partner on volunteer programmes…
Read morePublished: 4 December 2023 | Last Updated: 4 December 2023
Categories: About CANSA, Advocacy, Become a Volunteer, CANSA Highlights, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Knowledge for Life: CANSA Unveils Podcast Series For #GivingTuesday
In a significant step towards community education, CANSA introduces a podcast series sharing helpful insights into lowering the cancer risk and care. This initiative underlines CANSA’s commitment to educating the public with knowledge that can make a difference in the fight against cancer…
Read morePublished: 28 November 2023 | Last Updated: 28 November 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, About Cancer, Advocacy, Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Highlights, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, Caregiving and Cancer, Environment, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, No Alcohol, No-Tobacco Campaign, Our Corporate Social Investment Partners, SunSmart, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
CANSA Employee of the Month October 2023
CANSA thanks you for going the extra mile! #CANSAserves #CANSAcares
Read morePublished: 23 November 2023 | Last Updated: 23 November 2023
Categories: CANSA Employee of the Month
Comedy Central’s Novemballs Campaign: A Hilarious Mission to Protect Your Precious Jewels
Comedy Central, the brand that makes life funnier, is proud to announce the return of its award-winning cancer-awareness campaign, Novemballs! As a brand that always strives to tell the funny truths, Comedy Central is taking this opportunity to spotlight the importance of “taking care of your balls”. Comedy Central has teamed up with CANSA to bring you Novemballs, a testicular cancer awareness campaign to educate men about lowering their cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 7 November 2023 | Last Updated: 9 November 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
Prostaatkanker – Ons Ontmasker die Stille Bedreiging
English Media Release 26 Oktober 2023 – Dis Manlike Gesondheidsmaand en die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) skyn die kollig op ’n onopvallende maar belangrike kwessie wat ’n substansiële gedeelte van die Suid-Afrikaanse manlike bevolking affekteer. Prostaatkanker, ’n subtiele maar formidabele vyand, het stil-stil een van die mees algemene kankers onder die nasie se mans geword. […]
Read morePublished: 30 October 2023
Categories: Media Releases & News
Prostate Cancer – Unmasking the Silent Threat
It’s Men’s Health month in November and the CANSA puts the focus on an inconspicuous yet significant issue that affects a substantial portion of the South African male population. Prostate cancer, a subtle but formidable adversary, has quietly become one of the most common cancers among men in the nation…
Read morePublished: 30 October 2023 | Last Updated: 6 November 2023
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
Tharika M Health Support CANSA Breast Cancer Awareness with BPA and Lead Free Glass Water Bottles Plus Recipes
Tharika M Health Wellness Centre are supporting CANSA’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign by selling BPA and lead free glass water bottles, including infusion recipes inside, and giving 10 % of the proceeds per bottle to CANSA. Tharika M Health have not forgotten the men, and blue bottles are also available…
Read morePublished: 30 October 2023 | Last Updated: 30 October 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Sterling Tungsten’s ‘Pink Ribbon’ Watch Charm will Benefit CANSA
Sterling Tungsten will donate 10% from the proceeds of the Pink Ribbon watch charm to CANSA, in support of its Women’s Health Awareness Campaign from October to December 2023…
Read morePublished: 19 October 2023 | Last Updated: 19 October 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Cancer Story of Hope – Con Malherbe
Mulitiple Myeloma survivor, Con Malherbe, shares his cancer journey. Con has recently recovered from a stem cell transplant and is completing his chemotherapy. Learn what his PDF Mantra is and how it has helped to keep him going during difficult times…
Read morePublished: 17 October 2023 | Last Updated: 18 October 2023
Categories: Stories of Hope
Renel Le Roux and Zanele Mkhwanazi Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) survivors Share their Journey
Two Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) survivors share their journey as we mark International Metastatic Breast Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 13 October 2023 | Last Updated: 31 October 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Types of cancer, Women's Health
CANSA Employee of the Month September 2023
CANSA thanks you for going the extra mile! #CANSAserves #CANSAcares
Read morePublished: 3 October 2023 | Last Updated: 30 October 2023
Categories: CANSA Employee of the Month
Cheeky CANSA Campaign Encourages Female Shoppers to Check out their ‘Melons’
To encourage self-screening, CANSA has joined hands with retail chain Food Lover’s Market and Grid Worldwide, a leading branding and design agency, in a national campaign that appeals to shoppers to check their breasts as often as they check out their fruit and vegetables. Taking place in October, for breast cancer awareness month, the Check Them Out campaign will see the fresh produce aisles of all 300 Food Lover’s stores across the country brandished with cheeky stickers to remind women to perform home self-examinations to spot lumps, bumps and other irregularities, which could be signs of breast cancer…
Read morePublished: 29 September 2023 | Last Updated: 31 October 2023
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Pink Trees for Pauline – Wrapped in Colour – United in Hope
Now in its 11th year of making a difference, Pink Trees for Pauline continues to shine a spotlight on the needs of cancer communities in South Africa. Hundreds of kilometres of material will again be wrapped around the trunks of trees in over 140 towns this year, as this charity continues to encourage collaboration and find new and bright ways to raise funds towards this worthy cause. Pink Trees for Pauline’s colourful headscarf designed to showcase its quintessentially South African spirit, culminated in the aptly named #doekwithadifference campaign in partnership with CANSA and is now in its sixth consecutive year. Earrings and bracelets are also available…
Read morePublished: 27 September 2023 | Last Updated: 31 October 2023
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
The Hollard DareDevil is Coming to Your Hood this October
South African men and boys urged to run cancer “outta your hood” in aid of prostate and testicular cancer awareness. Don’t be alarmed when you see groups of men and boys running around your neighbourhood in purple speedos in October. Better yet, get involved. This run with a difference that makes a difference is the annual Hollard Daredevil Run and it’s coming to your kasi, your hood, your campus, and your street on Friday, 13 October 2023…
Read morePublished: 27 September 2023 | Last Updated: 16 October 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
Twice the Fun with Shavathon Twenty One
CANSA is hosting its ever popular, CANSA Shavathon, in selected shopping centres across South Africa, on Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October 2023. We’re giving the public a second opportunity, this year, to shave, spray and donate in support of cancer survivors. Workplaces, businesses, clubs and schools can also host Shavathon events from 2 of October for the whole month…
Read morePublished: 26 September 2023 | Last Updated: 19 October 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects
A Haven of Hope – CANSA TLC Nicus Lodge Offers Vital Support to Families
In the heart of Pretoria, a beacon of hope shines brightly for families facing the overwhelming journey of childhood cancer treatment. The CANSA Tough Living with Cancer (TLC). Nicus Lodge run by CANSA, nestled within the premises of the Tshwane District Hospital, is extending its warm embrace to parents, guardians, and caregivers who find themselves far from home while their children undergo life-saving treatments…
Read morePublished: 21 September 2023 | Last Updated: 28 September 2023
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Vaal Triangle Virtual Care Centre, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme
Frequently Asked Questions – Breast Cancer
Why the focus on breast cancer? Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in South Africa with a lifetime risk of 1 in 27, according to the 2019 National Cancer Registry (NCR). There is growing concern that most women present with late-stage cancers, which makes for a difficult prognosis. Who is at risk […]
Read morePublished: 21 September 2023 | Last Updated: 21 September 2023
Categories: Types of cancer, Women's Health
Help the Vlok Family Raise Money to Make Treatment Easier for Young Cancer Patients
2023 – Our family’s 11th Annual Paediatric Cancer Campaign will run from 1-30 September 2023. Our theme this year: ‘Look Forward’. Funds raised in 2023 will help CANSA TLC afford life changing medical port-a-cath and broviac implants (used for critical chemotherapy infusions, administration of medicines / fluids, as well as repetitive blood draws), prosthetic eyes (retinoblastoma is a prevalent paediatric cancer in South Africa), as well as a variety of paediatric mobility devices and medical necessities. Funds will also be used for nutrition packages for those in need. We appreciate each and every donation to help us reach our target of R75 000! Together we can make a difference!
Read morePublished: 21 September 2023 | Last Updated: 4 October 2023
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme
Helping Young Cancer Survivors Celebrate Life
In June, as part of International Cancer Survivors’ month, CANSA celebrates all cancer survivors and salutes their perseverance, with the focus on children, teens, young adults and parents or guardians. Each cancer diagnosis can impact a patient and their loved ones negatively, and CANSA provides the practical and emotional support they need throughout cancer treatment. Receiving a diagnosis as an adult is difficult, but even more so when it’s a child or teenager and it is especially hard on parents of paediatric patients. When a child or teenager is diagnosed with cancer, CANSA TLC offers support to sustain paediatric patients, parents and loved ones as they face their worst fear…
Read morePublished: 19 September 2023 | Last Updated: 28 September 2023
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Counselling & Support Groups, Media Releases & News
Casting Light on Lymphoma: Understanding a Stealthy Disease
CANSA marks World Lymphoma Day on 15 September, raising awareness of lymphoma, a cancer impacting thousands of lives. This annual event highlights the importance of early detection, advancements in treatment, and the determined spirit of individuals living with lymphoma head-on. Chantel Memziwe, a cancer survivor, shares a remarkable tale of courage and resilience, when getting Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL). Diagnosed twice with this cancer, first in 2017 with stage 4 NHL, Chantel’s journey symbolises unwavering determination…
Read morePublished: 13 September 2023 | Last Updated: 14 September 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Highlights, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Types of cancer, Women's Health
