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CANSA Joins LocumBase at SAPHEX 2023 to Offer Free Screening to Medical Professionals
15 to 16 MARCH 2023: Medical professionals like the rest of the general population, need reminding that early detection saves lives. Many lead busy lifestyles and fall into the routine and rigmarole of taking care of others’ needs before their own. LocumBase in partnership with CANSA will give medical professionals the opportunity to get screened for breast cancer, access to the CANSA FotoFinder™ which will help screen skin risk factors as well as an opportunity to take a one-on-one lifestyle risk assessment, all facilitated by specialised registered nurses from CANSA. These services will be offered FREE of any charges at SAPHEX 2023, stand C27…
Read morePublished: 13 Mar 2023 | Last Updated: 17 Mar 2023
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Gauteng, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
HPV Awareness Key In Lowering Cervical Cancer Risk
CANSA is proud to support the International Papillomavirus Society’s (IPVS) #OneLessWorry campaign this International Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Day, 4 March 2023, as part of its on-going efforts to raise awareness of certain HPV strains resulting in cervical cancer. The #OneLessWorry HPV campaign aims to increase public awareness and understanding of the HPV virus and to promote the importance of the lowering of risk through HPV vaccinations, regular screenings, namely Pap smears, and diagnosis and treatment of papillomavirus-related disease…
Read morePublished: 2 Mar 2023 | Last Updated: 2 Mar 2023
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
CANSA Position Statements
CANSA’s Position Statements and Fact Sheets 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. A Position Statement is a document where CANSA states its position […]
Read morePublished: 28 Feb 2023 | Last Updated: 28 Feb 2023
Categories: About CANSA
CANSA 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 provide the latest information regarding types of cancer […]
Read morePublished: 28 Feb 2023 | Last Updated: 28 Feb 2023
Categories: About CANSA
CANSA Shavathon: 20 Years of Solidarity with Cancer Survivors
It’s that time of the year to shave, spray and donate at the CANSA 20th annual Shavathon fundraising event taking place, at various shopping centres across South Africa, on Saturday 25 February 2023, with certain venues also hosting events on Sunday, 26 February 2023. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Shavathon is one of the highlights on the CANSA calendar bringing families, friends and colleagues together in solidarity with cancer survivors. Losing hair is a common side effect of cancer treatment so participants show support by donating a fee to shave or spray their hair…
Read morePublished: 19 Feb 2023 | Last Updated: 14 Mar 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, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
How Referrals to CANSA TLC Work
CANSA and CANSA TLC staff are committed to connecting families facing cancer with information, day-to-day help as well as emotional support they need in the communities where they live. Our aim is to ensure that cancer Survivors (paediatric / teen patients) and their loved ones don’t have to face cancer alone; we’re here to support […]
Read morePublished: 15 Feb 2023 | Last Updated: 15 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme
Story of Hope – Mariska Schultz Cancer Survivor Overcomes Cancer in her Teens
I am Mariska Schultz, I’m 27 years old and I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when I was 15 years old. As any teenager would, I was uncertain about what this disease is. I could see by the tears and fear in my parents’ eyes that it wasn’t anything good… – view RECORDING of Webinar to find out more about CANSA TLC support for teens and young adults with cancer and hear Mariska’s story…
Read morePublished: 14 Feb 2023 | Last Updated: 15 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Highlights, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, I have Cancer, Stories of Hope
Webinar – Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults Living with Cancer by CANSA TLC
Webinar – RECORDING available: Learn about the web-based interventions and resources CANSA TLC will offer to help build resilience for young adults to cope with cancer. The objective is to address the specific unique needs of adolescents and young adults, when diagnosed with cancer…
Read morePublished: 13 Feb 2023 | Last Updated: 20 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Highlights, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Webinars, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Men's Health, Women's Health
CANSA Service Spotlight – Lorraine Mamitwa (CANSA TLC Nicus Lodge Assistant)
Lorraine Mamitwa CANSA TLC Assistant shares about the work she does to support children with cancer and their parents…
Read morePublished: 12 Feb 2023 | Last Updated: 17 Mar 2023
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Work for CANSA
CANSA Employee of the Month Dec / January 2023
CANSA thanks you for going the extra mile! #CANSAserves #CANSAcares
Read morePublished: 8 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Employee of the Month
CANSA Employee of the Month November 2022
CANSA thanks you for going the extra mile! #CANSAserves #CANSAcares
Read morePublished: 7 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Employee of the Month
CANSA Employee of the Month October 2022
CANSA thanks you for going the extra mile! #CANSAserves #CANSAcares
Read morePublished: 7 Feb 2023 | Last Updated: 7 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Employee of the Month
World Cancer Day – CANSA Shades of Pink & Blue 5 – 10 km Cycle / Walk
Primeview Adventure & Leisure – dress in pink or blue and cycle or walk 5 – 10 km for CANSA on World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 30 Jan 2023 | Last Updated: 30 Jan 2023
Categories: CANSA Gauteng, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – CANSA Oudtshoorn 5km Event Challenge
Grab a buddy and take part in a 5 km event for CANSA to highlight World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 30 Jan 2023 | Last Updated: 1 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Oudtshoorn Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – CANSA Springbok 5km Event Challenge
Grab a buddy and take part in a 5 km event for CANSA to highlight World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 30 Jan 2023 | Last Updated: 1 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – CANSA Southern Cape 5km Event Challenge
Grab a buddy and take part in a 5 km event for CANSA to highlight World Cancer Day….
Read morePublished: 30 Jan 2023 | Last Updated: 1 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA George Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – CANSA Pretoria 5km Event Challenge
Grab a buddy and take part in a 5 km event for CANSA to highlight World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 30 Jan 2023 | Last Updated: 1 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – CANSA Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) 5km Event Challenge
Grab a buddy and take part in a 5 km event for CANSA to highlight World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 30 Jan 2023 | Last Updated: 1 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Gqeberha (PE) Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – CANSA Nelspruit 5km Event Challenge
Grab a buddy and take part in a 5 km event for CANSA to highlight World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 30 Jan 2023 | Last Updated: 1 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – CANSA Kimberley 5km Event Challenge
Grab a buddy and take part in a 5 km event for CANSA to highlight World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 30 Jan 2023 | Last Updated: 1 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – CANSA East London 5km Event Challenge
Grab a buddy and take part in a 5 km event for CANSA to highlight World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 30 Jan 2023 | Last Updated: 1 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA East London Satellite Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
