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.
The Health Systems Trust announced the release of the South African Health Review (SAHR) 2023, which focuses on “Strengthening Cancer Services in South Africa”. Jane Harries CANSA Head of Research, is a co-author of an article in the 2023 SAHR titled: Mapping local evidence on early recognition and management of people with potential cancer symptoms: a narrative review. Download the publication here.
Jane Harries is also a co-author on a published article entitled Insights from Conducting Community- and Health Facility-Based Cancer Research in Sub-Saharan Africa in Social and Health Sciences 2025. Download the publication here.
Prof Jane Harries
CANSA Head of Research, Prof Jane Harries, is a member of the AWACAN-ED Steering Group.
The study aims to advance early cancer diagnosis in Southern Africa by developing and evaluating electronic tools (e-Tools) to improve care-seeking and reduce healthcare delays in Zimbabwe and South Africa. The focus is on cervical and breast cancer in women and colorectal cancer in men and women, as these are common cancers that have relatively easy methods for detection and treatment, especially in the early stages.
Individual institution pages provide more information about what is happening at each of the three locations – click below for details.
