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Media Releases & News
Read CANSA’s media releases in the posts below – and click here for the latest info re Shavathon, Relay For Life, Cuppa For CANSA, and CANSA Active news.
Media Queries
If you would like to arrange an interview with CANSA, please contact our Head: Marketing & Communication, Lucy Balona email: lbalona@cansa.org.za and cc: Melissa Zaayman mzaayman@cansa.org.za
Media Partners
Newsclip & Press Alert
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Buddies for Life / Oncology Buddies
Buddies for Life delivers lifestyle-orientated online content in an appealing, uplifting format to breast cancer Survivors.
Oncology Buddies (included in each Buddies for Life publication) caters for other cancer awareness and the various support groups. The focus is on awareness, education and support.
CANSA contributes articles to Buddies for Life / Oncology Buddies emagazine.
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.
Your Wellness Matters
Your Wellness Matters is a free community newspaper focused on health and wellness promotion. Our goal is to provide our readers with access to credible, preventative health and wellness information inclusive of, but not limited to physical, mental, nutritional, emotional, financial, educational and social wellness. We are proud to be a media partner of the CANSA organisation.
PurpleMoss Media Provides Coverage for CANSA
CANSA thanks PurpleMoss Media for the coverage they provide for CANSA at SPAR Pharmacies…
Nutri-Reset Digital Publication
CANSA contributes articles to the Nutri-Reset emagazine.
Mzanzihealth
Mzanzihealth online magazine covers the entire gamut of health-related issues, activities, experiences, products and more.
CANSA contributes articles to this magazine.
RetailMed Holdings Magazine
CANSA is thankful to RetailMed Holdings, a trusted digital publishing company, for publishing about CANSA services free of charge.
Radio Laeveld
We are grateful to Radio Laeveld for doing monthly interviews with CANSA and sharing it with their listeners. If you missed an interview, catch up on PodBean…
OFM
Thank you to OFM for doing quarterly interviews with CANSA promoting our service. If you missed an interview, catch up here…
Radio Kragbron
Ons waardeer Radio Kragbron en die gereelde onderhoude met KANSA. Luister gerus…
Queries CANSA
For general queries, please call the CANSA Help Desk toll free line on 0800 22 66 22, or email us at info@cansa.org.za
Empowering Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Cancer: CANSA Free2Bme Service
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and CANSA is delighted to unveil an inspiring initiative aimed at making a significant impact in the lives of mid adolescents and young adults (AYA) between the ages of 13 and 25 who are facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. The CANSA Free2Bme programme is a beacon of hope and support tailored to meet the unique needs of young individuals on their cancer journey…
Read morePublished: 8 August 2022
Updated: 14 March 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News
Eliminate Cervical Cancer Through Early Detection
As South Africa prepares to celebrate Women’s Day on 9 August 2022 – an important achievement for women and human rights – the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) reminds women of the vital role regular Pap smears play in the detection, and elimination, of cervical cancer. Nearly 11 000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually in South Africa, making it the second most common cancer among women as well as having the highest death rate among women…
Read morePublished: 5 August 2022
Updated: 16 November 2022
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Together Again with Cuppa For CANSA
Every year, CANSA runs the ever popular Cuppa For CANSA (Cuppa) campaign, across South Africa. The aim is to socialise and have fun with family, friends or colleagues at a Cuppa event while raising funds for CANSA to continue delivering its care and support programmes to those affected by cancer. Participants may either host a Cuppa event or attend as a guest…
Read morePublished: 1 August 2022
Updated: 27 September 2022
Categories: CANSA Care Centres, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Support is At the End of a Telephone Call
CANSA is committed to protecting the rights of cancer patients and caregivers, having established a free Tele Counselling service (available in seven languages), two years ago in commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day (18 July). CANSA recognises commitment to human rights and that all affected by cancer are entitled to psycho-social support…
Read morePublished: 15 July 2022
Updated: 1 September 2022
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News
Look After Your Own
Corporate Wellness Week takes place, 4 to 8 July 2022 and CANSA urges employers to look after their own, by inviting CANSA to the workplace to offer cancer screening and education around recognising the symptoms of cancer and lowering personal cancer risk. Screening also helps identify risk for non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and diabetes…
Read morePublished: 29 June 2022
Updated: 29 September 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
KANSA sê Kies Rookvrye Lewenswyses
English media release 30 Mei 2022 – Die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) ondersteun die tema ‘Tabak – ‘n Bedreiging vir ons Omgewing’ vir Wêreld Geen-Tabak Dag (31 Mei 2022). In samewerking met die Nasionale Raad Teen Rook (the National Council Against Smoking), die Hart en Beroerte-Stigting van Suid-Afrika en die Suid-Afrikaanse Mediese Navorsingsraad, help KANSA […]
Read morePublished: 30 May 2022
Updated: 30 May 2022
Categories: Media Releases & News, No-Tobacco Campaign
CANSA says Choose Smoke-free Lives
CANSA aligns itself to the theme, ‘Tobacco – Threat to our Environment’ for World No Tobacco Day (31 May 2022). Together with the National Council Against Smoking (NCAS), Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa and the South African Medical Research Council, it continues campaigning for the new Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill to be passed by Parliament, to make it easier for South Africans to choose smoke-free lives and put an end to the threat tobacco-use poses to the environment…
Read morePublished: 28 May 2022
Updated: 14 July 2022
Categories: Media Releases & News, No-Tobacco Campaign
Is jou Kolon Gesond?
English Media Release KANSA raai mense aan om ’n aktiewe, gebalanseerde leefstyl te lei en sê dat sekere leefstylveranderinge kankerrisiko kan verlaag.* Verder beveel ons aan dat mense sekere leefstylfaktore uitsny wat hulle in gevaar stel vir kanker, veral kolorektale kanker wat een van die top drie kankers** onder mans en vroue in Suid-Afrika is. […]
Read morePublished: 29 April 2022
Updated: 3 May 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
GREAT Tour Doing Great Work for CANSA and Men’s Health
The Garden Route Extended Adventure Tour (GREAT) 2022 embarks on its second tour with 10 riders cycling from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Cape Town, over the course of six days, in a bid to raise funds for CANSA, and Love Your Nuts, and further raising awareness of men’s heath, specifically testicular cancer…
Read morePublished: 26 April 2022
Updated: 6 May 2022
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
Is Your Colon Healthy?
CANSA promotes living an active balanced lifestyle and promotes that certain lifestyle changes can lower the risk of cancer. It further advocates cutting out lifestyle factors that can put one at risk for cancer, especially colorectal cancer which is among the top three cancers among men and women in South Africa.
Read morePublished: 21 April 2022
Updated: 1 September 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
bounti Gets the CANSA Seal of Recognition
Pioneering rebounding brand, bounti, has received the highly sought-after Seal of Recognition by CANSA, a leader in the fight against cancer in SA, since 1931. The purpose of CANSA is to offer a unique, integrated service to the public and to all people affected by cancer. The CANSA Seal was introduced to encourage South Africans to read product labels and to assist them in making informed choices – the aim being to promote smart, balanced lifestyles and to encourage people to make a proactive effort in reducing their cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 7 April 2022
Updated: 19 May 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Breast is Best
CANSA announces its partnership with ‘The Breast Mom’, an online breastfeeding speciality space, offering breastfeeding support products, accessories, and advice. There is strong evidence that shows those who breastfeed exclusively for six months and beyond, have a lower chance of developing breast cancer. The risk for endometrial and ovarian cancers is also reduced through breastfeeding…
Read morePublished: 30 March 2022
Updated: 19 May 2022
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
CANSA – Guardian of Cancer Patients’ Human Rights
On 21 March, Human Rights’ Day is celebrated coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, that enshrines the rights of all people in South Africa and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom. The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) upholds and helps protect the human rights of cancer patients, by speaking on behalf of patients through its Advocacy and Service departments and facilitating improved access to medication, treatment and palliative care…
Read morePublished: 16 March 2022
Updated: 19 May 2022
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA - Who We Are, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News
Be Uniquely You and Colourful at CANSA Shavathon
CANSA is hosting its annual CANSA Shavathon fundraising event at shopping centres across the country on Saturday, 26 February 2022. CANSA invites everyone to come and celebrate by bringing family members, friends or colleagues to shave or spray in solidarity with those facing a cancer diagnosis. Certain venues may also host an event on Sunday, 27 February 2022. All venues will follow COVID-19 safety regulations…
Read morePublished: 16 February 2022
Updated: 4 March 2022
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
CANSA Thankful to SA Media for Showcasing How We #CloseTheCareGap for WCD Campaign
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is grateful to the South African media for interviews conducted with our staff across the country in the build up to World Cancer Day (WCD), to share how CANSA is closing the cancer care gap. The new three-year WCD Campaign calls for action to address the issue of unfair access to cancer services and aims to promote greater equity in health care provision for all people affected by cancer, no matter who they are or where they live…
Read morePublished: 3 February 2022
Updated: 23 January 2023
Categories: Media Releases & News
KANSA Maak die Gaping in Kankersorg Toe
Hierdie Wêreld Kankerdag (4 Februarie), doen KANSA en die Unie vir Internasionale Kankerbeheer (Union for International Cancer Control [UICC]) ’n beroep op almal om hulle invloed te gebruik om te help om die ‘gaping in kankersorg toe te maak’. Hierdie nuwe drie jaar lange-veldtog vra vir aksie om die kwessie van onregverdige toegang tot kankerdienste aan te spreek. Die veldtog beoog om regverdigheid van gesondheidsorg te bevorder vir alle mense wat deur kanker geaffekteer word, ongeag wie hulle is of waar hulle woon.
Read morePublished: 26 January 2022
Updated: 23 January 2023
Categories: Media Releases & News
Don’t Let Cancer Get Under Your Skin
As part of its 2022 SunSmart health awareness campaign, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is hosting free FotoFinder and skin examinations, sponsored by Novartis, in: Roodepoort – 13 January, Vredendal – 17 January, Springbok – 21 and 22 January, Rustenburg – 27 January and Nelspruit – 27 January. Appointments can be booked through CANSA Care Centres or directly with CANSA Service Coordinators in the various regions.
Read morePublished: 12 January 2022
Updated: 5 November 2024
Categories: Media Releases & News, SunSmart
CANSA a Beneficiary of World Cancer Walk – 9 January 2022
CANSA is honoured to be part of the World Cancer Walk 2022. Please join us by walking with us on the 9 January 2022 or making an online donation…
Read morePublished: 1 January 2022
Updated: 10 January 2022
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Sharing a Cancer Diagnosis with a Child
CANSA announced a new resource to help parents who have been diagnosed with cancer in September, which is International Childhood Cancer awareness month, to share the news of their diagnosis with their child or children in a child-friendly way…
Read morePublished: 19 December 2021
Updated: 21 October 2022
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News
CANSA Volunteers Driving Hope
International Volunteers’ Day (5 December 2021) is an opportunity for CANSA to recognise the selfless men and women who have dedicated their energy, time, and skills to helping those affected by cancer for the 90 years of the organisation’s existence. CANSA will be celebrating with volunteers on a regional level, at a special functions during the course of December…
Read morePublished: 2 December 2021
Updated: 2 January 2022
Categories: Media Releases & News, Volunteers Inspire
KANSA Vier 90 jaar – Saam Gee Ons
English Media Release 29 November 2021 – KANSA, in 1931 gestig, het ’n merkwaardige mylpaal behaal: dit vier vanjaar sy 90ste bestaansjaar. KANSA bly relevant, hoogs aanpasbaar en veerkragtig, deur sy fokus en dienste te verfyn om beter aan die behoeftes van diegene wat deur kanker geaffekteer word te voldoen, en die publiek te leer […]
Read morePublished: 29 November 2021
Updated: 29 November 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News
