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Let’s Gijima For CANSA KZN – 7 February 2021

Hookahs are water pipes that are used to smoke specially made tobacco that comes in different flavors, such as apple, mint, cherry, chocolate, coconut, licorice, cappuccino, and watermelon.1,2 Although many users think it is less harmful, hookah smoking has many […]

MTN has selected that CANSA can receive donations or payments via any MTN subscribers: In January 2020, MTN launched a wallet and payments platform called MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) that allows people to receive, store, spend money and pay for […]

UHC Webinar December 2020 CANSA will be rebroadcasting the Palliative Care within the UHC Arena on 12 December 2020. Follow the links below to download the presentations: UHC and Palliative Care: Prof Liz Gwyther Universal Health Coverage in Children’s Palliative […]

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) urges individuals to be proactive about protecting their skin and being aware of changes to their skin. Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and as South Africa has one of the highest monitored ultraviolet (UV) levels in the world, it also has one of the highest incidences of skin cancer globally.

Volunteers help us to care and make our communities a better place, and since its inception, our volunteers have been the backbone and the lifeblood of our organisation.

International Volunteers Day is celebrated annually on 5 December to give thanks to volunteers, globally, who selflessly give of themselves to uplift communities and organisations. The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is hosting a virtual information session via Facebook on Saturday 5 December, 09:00–10:30 am, for any new volunteers to find out how they can participate and actively take part in CANSA programmes.

On World AIDS Day (1 December), CANSA highlights the increased risk of cancer in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) – (PLWH). Just over seven million South Africans are living with HIV, and it’s important to make them aware of their cancer risk and how to help lower their cancer risk. Dedicated antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, adopting a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise and cutting out tobacco and alcohol are helping PLWH to live a healthy and full life.

Michele Vanzaghi (26), is a medical doctor who was diagnosed with testicular cancer during lockdown. He shares his story…

Join the Cape Times in conversation with CANSA Ambassador and former Mr South Africa, John Owens, with David Pasipanodya, a prostate cancer Survivor and author of ‘Winning Attitudes’ via Facebook 30 November 16:00

Men’s Health Round Table via Facebook Live – 30 November 2020 2pm with Cara Noble (social worker and CANSA National Relationship Manager Service), Dr Michele Vanzaghi (medical doctor diagnosed with testicular cancer during lockdown) and David Lucas (prostate cancer Survivor).

CANSA is looking to recruit a suitable candidate in the position of Fund Development Coordinator (Cape Metro) and invites competent and qualified persons to apply for the following position. Purpose of the Job: To mobilise and develop communities that will enable the […]

English Media Release 4 November 2020 – KANSA nooi hierdie November mans uit om verantwoordelikheid vir hul gesondheid te neem en om gebruik te maak van die kanker-siftingstoetse wat by KANSA Sorgsentrums beskikbaar is. Volgens die 2016 Nasionale Kankerregister (NKR) […]

The festive season is not very far away. If you have no idea what to give your loved ones, look no further. The Gift House will be selling Gift Boxes in aid of CANSA. For each themed Gift Box sold CANSA will receive 10% of the total box price. Monthly themed boxes will be available. Gift boxes for November include gift hampers for ladies, men, executives and teachers and enter competition to win a ‘Grandma’s Pantry Gift Box’…

This November, CANSA calls on men to be responsible for their health and to take advantage of cancer screening available at CANSA Care Centres. The five leading cancers affecting men* according to the 2016 National Cancer Registry (NCR) are prostate, colorectal, lung, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and bladder cancer. #CANSAscreening #MensHealth

ZZ2 100% Romanita Tomato Juice has been awarded the CANSA Seal of Recognition denoting it as a CANSA Smart Choice food product for cancer risk reduction. #LowerCancerRisk #CANSASmart Choice #ZZ2Tomatoes

Eeze Squeeze Bangle (Sunscreen) makes it super easy to have sunscreen on hand – 50c per unit will be donated to CANSA…

Pink CANSA Nano Staplers Available at CANSA Care Centres for R50…

Tymeless wig making process – hair donations received from CANSA undergo the following process to prepare them to be used in natural hair wigs…

A virtual round table discussion featuring metastatic breast cancer patients with CANSA and guests, facilitated by Dr Brenda Kubheka, will take place live on CANSA’s Facebook page on Wednesday, 28 October, 18:00 to 19:00…