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It’s Nuts, Below the Belt – DareDevil Run is Happening – 31 October 2025
With this year’s bold tagline, “Make your ballsiest move yet”, the Hollard Daredevil Run continues to push boundaries in the fight against prostate and testicular cancers. This annual awareness campaign invites men to run 5km wearing nothing but a purple Speedo – sparking conversations, challenging stigmas and encouraging early detection through testing to deal with life’s unsures. More than just a run, this initiative is a powerful movement that gets people talking, testing and taking action. This year, it is taking place on Friday, 31 October 2025…
Read morePublished: 13 August 2025 | Last Updated: 21 October 2025
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Podcasts – Monthly Interviews with CANSA on Radio Laeveld
We are grateful to Radio Laeveld for doing monthly interviews with CANSA and sharing it with their listeners. Episode 1 – 24 June 2025 – Interview with Gretchen Minnaar, CANSA Services Manager, Psychosocial Support – We explore the wide range of care and support services offered by CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa). We also […]
Read morePublished: 13 August 2025 | Last Updated: 6 November 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
Nutrition and Cancer
Nutrition: Nutrition and Related Tips for People Living with Cancer Nutrition for Adults Undergoing Cancer Treatment Nutrition for Children Diagnosed with Cancer Per Cancer Type: Nutrition for Individuals Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Nutrition for Individuals Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer Nutrition for Individuals Diagnosed with Kidney Cancer Nutrition for Individuals Diagnosed with Liver Cancer Nutrition for […]
Read morePublished: 12 August 2025 | Last Updated: 2 September 2025
Categories: Types of cancer
Conditions Giving Rise to Cancer
Find alphabetical list of conditions giving rise to cancer. Read more about cancer and types of cancer here… Conditions Giving Rise to Cancer: Actinic Cheilitis Fact Sheet – can lead to squamous cell carcinoma (skin cancer) Actinic Keratosis Fact Sheet– can lead to squamous cell carcinoma (skin cancer) Atrophic Gastritis Fact Sheet – can lead to stomach […]
Read morePublished: 12 August 2025 | Last Updated: 12 August 2025
Categories: Types of cancer
Uterine Cancer Survivor Shares Her Journey from Stranger to Strength
Today, I’m learning to live with my body-stranger, finding strength in unexpected moments, and grateful for the community that’s rallied around me. Some days are diamonds, some days are rough, but every day I’m here is a day worth celebrating…
Read morePublished: 5 August 2025 | Last Updated: 5 August 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Stories of Hope, Women's Health
Cailla Maree Teen Cancer Survivor – My Story of Hope
If you’re a young person going through cancer, I want you to know that it’s okay if you don’t feel brave or positive all the time. It’s okay to feel tired, or disconnected, or scared. That doesn’t make you weak. You’re still here, and that means something! Cancer is a part of my story, but it doesn’t get to be all of it….
Read morePublished: 5 August 2025 | Last Updated: 5 August 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, I have Cancer, Stories of Hope
CANSA Helps Lower Cancer Risk in Continent through Collaboration with WellBeings Africa
CANSA is excited to be collaborating with WellBeings Africa to spread the word about lowering cancer risk and the importance of recognising the symptoms of cancer, and going for regular cancer screening to promote early detection of cancer, throughout Africa. This collaboration will see CANSA’s information spread on WellBeings Africa platforms…
Read morePublished: 5 August 2025 | Last Updated: 5 August 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Breaking the Silence Around Lung Cancer
As the world marks World Lung Cancer Day on 1 August, CANSA is calling for greater compassion and awareness around one of the most stigmatised cancers. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths globally, but myths and blame continue to cloud understanding and response to this complex disease…
Read morePublished: 31 July 2025 | Last Updated: 23 September 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Die Bou van Veerkragtige Ekonomieë Begin met Gesonde Vroue
English Media Release Terwyl Suid-Afrika Vrouemaand in Augustus vier onder die tema ‘Bou veerkragtige ekonomieë vir almal’, moedig die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) vroue aan om te erken dat hul gesondheid sentraal staan tot hul bemagtiging, produktiwiteit en welstand. Bors- en servikale kanker bly die voorste kankers wat vroue in die land raak, en KANSA […]
Read morePublished: 30 July 2025 | Last Updated: 30 July 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
‘Cancer Saved My Life / Kanker het My Lewe Gered’ Book by AML Survivor Ronellé Foster
Ronellé Foster, Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) cancer Survivor, hopes that collaborating with CANSA will have a positive impact on raising awareness of cancer, providing education and making cancer screening more accessible to those who need it most. The book is available in English and Afrikaans and costs R295 – CANSA will receive R95 per book sold from 15 June to 31 December 2025…
Read morePublished: 25 July 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Gee 67 minute van Hoop: Ondersteun KANSA Liefdadigheidswinkels hierdie Mandeladag
English Media Release Terwyl Suid-Afrikaners voorberei om die nalatenskap van Nelson Mandela op 18 Julie te vereer, doen die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) ‘n beroep op die publiek om hul 67 Minute te laat tel deur KANSA se liefdadigheidswinkels regoor die land te ondersteun. Hierdie Mandelamaand nooi KANSA individue, gesinne, skole, besighede en gemeenskapsgroepe uit […]
Read morePublished: 9 July 2025 | Last Updated: 18 July 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News
Give 67 Minutes of Hope: Support CANSA Charity Shops this Mandela Day
CANSA is calling on the public to make their 67 Minutes count by supporting CANSA’s Charity Shops across the country. This Mandela Month, CANSA invites individuals, families, schools, businesses, and community groups to participate in the ‘67 Minutes for CANSA’ campaign by donating quality goods (such as clothing – especially men’s and children’s clothes, household items, books, working appliances or foldable tables), volunteering time to help sort and organise stock and shopping at CANSA Charity Shops to support a meaningful cause…
Read morePublished: 9 July 2025 | Last Updated: 3 September 2025
Categories: CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Care Centres, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Media Releases & News
CANSA Charity Shops
Shop for a cause or donate your previously loved clothing, bric-a-brac, kitchenware, furniture or toys to our CANSA Charity Shops. Funds raised directly support CANSA’s care and support services for those affected by cancer. Support Your Local CANSA Charity Shop Free State Bloemfontein 90 Melville Drive Brandwag Bloemfontein 9301 051-444 2580 charitybfn@cansa.org.za Gauteng Pretoria 32 […]
Read morePublished: 9 July 2025 | Last Updated: 28 July 2025
Categories: CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Care Centres, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects
CANSA Board Vacancy – Two Non-Executive Directors
CANSA would like to recruit two non-Executive Directors to join the Board and invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply…
Read morePublished: 4 July 2025
Categories: Work for CANSA
Podcast: On the CANSA Couch – Workplace Wellness
Tune in to our latest episode of CANSA on the Couch – this episode is a must-watch for HR teams, managers, employees — and anyone who cares about creating healthier, more supportive work environments. In this powerful conversation, we unpack the importance of workplace wellness and support for employees affected by cancer…
Read morePublished: 3 July 2025 | Last Updated: 3 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts, Women's Health
CANSA Employee of the Month June 2025
CANSA thanks you for going the extra mile! #CANSAserves #CANSAcares
Read morePublished: 3 July 2025 | Last Updated: 3 July 2025
Categories: CANSA Employee Awards
Radio Spots – CANSA with FCB – There’s a Better Way to Check Your Symptoms
Instead of consulting a medical professional, Daisy, Busi, and Brian consulted Dr. Google… There’s a better way to put your mind at ease… If you spot something, screen it the right way… Visit www.cansa.org.za for information you can trust! Daisy, Dr Google and The Mole https://cansa.org.za/files/2025/07/CNSA_060_501_E.mp3 Busi, Dr Google and the Bigger Boob https://cansa.org.za/files/2025/07/CNSA_060_502_E.mp3 Brian, […]
Read morePublished: 2 July 2025 | Last Updated: 2 July 2025
Categories: Uncategorized
CANSA Brings Health Experts and Services to the Workplace
Most people are reluctant to seek proactive medical advice due to a complex interplay of social, cultural, psychological, and systemic factors. Practical barriers such as having to take off from work, long waiting times, limited access to healthcare providers, are some of the factors. As Corporate Wellness Week (1 to 5 July) approaches, it is an excellent time to come up with solutions to this challenge. CANSA has developed a comprehensive employee wellness programme that brings general health and cancer screening, as well as health-boosting advice into the workplace…
Read morePublished: 2 July 2025 | Last Updated: 17 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
City Lodge Hotels Raise Nearly R30K for CANSA
City Lodge Hotels continues to back the communities it serves, reaffirming its long-standing support of CANSA with a R30,861.99 ceremonial cheque handover at a celebratory breakfast, hosted at Road Lodge Sandton. The group has proudly supported Cuppa for CANSA since 2004, contributing more than R2.36 million to date…
Read morePublished: 1 July 2025 | Last Updated: 31 July 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Our Corporate Social Investment Partners
CANSA Launches WhatsApp Channel
CANSA has officially launched its WhatsApp Channel, marking a new chapter in how the 94-year-old organisation connects with the broader public, cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, volunteers and donors. This modern platform offers a convenient, quick, and informative way for all to stay updated and engaged with CANSA’s work. Follow the CANSA Cancer Association of South Africa channel on WhatsApp.
Read morePublished: 17 June 2025 | Last Updated: 31 July 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Help Desk, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
CANSA Relate Bracelet
Order CANSA Relate bracelets in bulk to support early detection of breast cancer…
Read morePublished: 6 June 2025 | Last Updated: 2 July 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
