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It’s Time for Honest Talk about Lymphoma
This year’s theme for World Lymphoma Awareness Day, held on 15 September annually, is ‘It’s Time for Honest Talk’. CANSA and other similar patient organisations across the world are encouraging people affected by lymphoma, to start having open and frank discussions about this cancer to help them navigate the challenging treatment journey from diagnosis… CANSA is going one step further by hosting a lymphoma webinar on 11 September 2024 that aims to encourage honest talk about the disease among those affected by it. A panel of social workers and patients will be sharing their experience and tips on how to get the lymphoma conversation started. Find out more and register online….
Read morePublished: 6 September 2024
Updated: 6 September 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Highlights, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
World Lymphoma Awareness Day Webinar
For World Lymphoma Awareness Day, on 11 September, CANSA along with members of Lymphoma Coalition is encouraging Honest Talk about how we’re feeling.
Read morePublished: 6 September 2024
Updated: 6 September 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Highlights, CANSA Webinars, CANSA's Holistic Cancer Care & Support, Caregiving and Cancer, Cope with Cancer, Counselling & Support Groups, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Support Groups, Women's Health
CANSA Vacancy – Charity Shop Coordinator
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Charity Shop Coordinator (Bloemfontein). Position Details: Commission-based position at the CANSA Bloemfontein Charity Shop Managing day-to-day operations of the Charity Shop including inventory and merchandising Developing sales and donation strategies Maintain accurate financial records and preparing reports Being a key holder, opening […]
Read morePublished: 5 September 2024
Updated: 5 September 2024
Categories: Work for CANSA
CANSA Vacancy – Fundraiser
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Fundraiser (George) Position Details: Permanent position based in George Fundraising/Income Generation through National Fundraising Projects and Special Events Volunteer Management Generic Details: Download pdf with job requirements & contact info here… Please submit your Detailed CV and supporting documents via email to […]
Read morePublished: 5 September 2024
Updated: 5 September 2024
Categories: Work for CANSA
Palliatiewe Sorg Verbeter Lewenskwaliteit vir Kinders Met Kanker
September is Kinderkanker-maand en KANSA beklemtoon die belangrikheid van palliatiewe sorg en hoe dit beide kinders met kanker en hulle families en versorgers kan help.
Read morePublished: 2 September 2024
Categories: CANSA Free2Bme Support for Teens and Young Adults, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News
Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life for Children with Cancer
With September being Childhood Cancer Month, CANSA is reinforcing how important palliative care is and how it can assist both children with cancer and their families and caregivers.
Read morePublished: 28 August 2024
Updated: 2 September 2024
Categories: CANSA Free2Bme Support for Teens and Young Adults, CANSA Highlights, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Counselling & Support Groups, Media Releases & News, Specialist Care & Treatment, Support Groups, Types of cancer
CANSA TLC Attends SIOP Africa 2024
CANSA TLC attended the Societe Internationale D’Oncologie Pediatrique (SIOP Africa) 2024 conference in Midrand from the 4th to the 8th of June 2024. The aim of the conference focused on working together, towards 2030, to support children with cancer. Providing care for all, support for more!
Read morePublished: 27 August 2024
Updated: 27 August 2024
Categories: CANSA Free2Bme Support for Teens and Young Adults, CANSA Highlights, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme
In Memory of Dr Vicki Pinkney-Atkinson
The staff and volunteers at CANSA were very sad to hear of the passing of Dr Vicki Pinkney-Atkinson of the South African Non-Communicable Disease Alliance (SANCDA+). To us, she was fondly known as Dr Vicki and so highly respected by us all for her passionate activism and hard work in promoting awareness of non-communicable diseases.
Read morePublished: 26 August 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Highlights
Bolton Footwear Steps Forward in Support of CANSA
Bolton Footwear (Pty) Ltd is proud to support CANSA by donating a percentage of sales from their footwear range. With each purchase, you are helping fund CANSA’s vital care and support programmes for those affected by cancer. This partnership reflects Bolton Footwear’s commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
Read morePublished: 24 August 2024
Updated: 7 September 2024
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners
Skin Screening with Bioderma SA This September
CANSA urges everyone to be SunSmart all year round. This September, Bioderma is joining the fight against skin cancer by offering free skin cancer screenings at Workshop17 locations in South Africa.
Read morePublished: 22 August 2024
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Environment, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Screening & Cancer Control, SunSmart, Women's Health
Podcast – Physical Activity to Lower Cancer Risk – On the CANSA Couch
In this episode of On the CANSA Couch, we’re diving into the vital role that physical activity plays in lowering cancer risk and supporting those affected by cancer. We’re excited to talk about CANSA’s Smart Choice Physical Activity Category, to help you get started on your journey to better health.
Read morePublished: 16 August 2024
Updated: 16 August 2024
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Highlights, CANSA's Seal of Recognition - Physical Activity Category, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts
Fokus op servikskanker tydens Vrouemaand
’n Tekort aan kennis rakende vrouegesondheid en kanker kan vroue verhoed om tydig van die regte gesondheidsorgdienste gebruik te maak of om openlik oor hulle simptome te praat. KANSA skep voortdurend bewusmaking oor kanker en vroeë opsporing deur middel van opvoeding en siftingstoetse. Tydens Vrouemaand, fokus ons spesifiek op servikskanker, wat voorkombaar en behandelbaar is, indien dit vroeg opgespoor en aangespreek word.
Read morePublished: 14 August 2024
Updated: 14 August 2024
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Focus on Cervical Cancer in Women’s Month
Knowledge gaps surrounding women’s health and cancer can prevent women from seeking appropriate healthcare services or discussing their symptoms openly. This delays the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, leading to worse outcomes. CANSA consistently promotes cancer awareness and early detection through education and screening.
Read morePublished: 13 August 2024
Updated: 14 August 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, About Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Reduce Cancer Risk, Screening & Cancer Control, Types of cancer, Women's Health
How Colon Cancer Changed My Life
Survival is not “cute” and cancer has completely changed my life. People look at me and think I carry everything so well, but they don’t understand how cancer will always be a part of me, even though I am cancer-free. My body will never be the same again. Daily, I go through physical challenges caused by cancer. My lifestyle has changed. Emotionally, I only survive through prayer and my faith in God. I am grateful for my second chance in life and the fact that I can positively impact people’s lives.
Read morePublished: 6 August 2024
Updated: 6 August 2024
Categories: About CANSA, Advocacy
Pink Trees for Pauline Benefits CANSA’s Cancer Patients for 6th Year
Soon it will be time for pink euphoria to hit the country and for trees to be transformed into pink statements. CANSA along with Pink Trees for Pauline continues to make a difference in the needs of cancer communities in South Africa. Every year during October numerous towns countrywide use hundreds of metres of pink material to transform their trees into pink masterpieces. These visual statements ring the message of hope for many cancer survivors. Apart from purchasing the pink material at R30 per metre you can also buy colourful headscarves as part of the #doekwithadifference campaign, thereby raising awareness and brightening your own life as well as the life of others. Furthermore, you can also support Pink Trees by purchasing unique matching hoop earrings and soft colourful bracelets for R50, or stainless-steel earrings for R100 per pair…
Read morePublished: 5 August 2024
Updated: 23 August 2024
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA East London Care Centre, CANSA George Care Centre, CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Women's Health
Book – Cancer, Navigating the Journey by Cherry Armstrong – to Benefit CANSA
This book is written with love and care by Cherry Armstrong, a palliative care nursing sister, to help ease the journey for cancer patients and loved ones. R5 per book, sold in South Africa, will be donated to CANSA…
Read morePublished: 5 August 2024
Updated: 5 August 2024
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Mental Health and Lung Cancer
World Lung Cancer Day on 1 August is a global initiative that helps to build awareness about this cancer type’s serious emotional effects that can slow down the healing process and lower the positive effects of treatment. Locally, CANSA provides much-needed mental health support to lung cancer survivors, their care givers and their loved ones.,,
Read morePublished: 29 July 2024
Updated: 28 August 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Cancer Webinar Series – Colorectal Cancer (23 July 2024)
Join us for the next edition of this webinar series addressing Colorectal Cancer – Tuesday 23 July at 09:00 till 11:30
Read morePublished: 21 July 2024
Updated: 24 July 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, Women's Health
Celebrate Four Seasons with Cuppa
CANSA is delighted to announce the annual Cuppa For CANSA season open. This interactive campaign invites family, friends, colleagues, and social groups to come together, spend quality time with the simple pleasure of drinking a cup of tea or coffee, all while raising essential funds for CANSA. This year, the theme for Cuppa For CANSA is ‘Four Seasons’ illustrating how cancer, like the seasons, is always present and doesn’t take a break. CANSA remains steadfast in its support through all the different stages and seasons one goes through when dealing with cancer, helping individuals, and loved ones cope no matter the season – also find information regarding High Tea events being hosted as part of the Cuppa campaign…
Read morePublished: 18 July 2024
Updated: 23 August 2024
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA East London Care Centre, CANSA George Care Centre, CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Women's Health
Navigating The Public Healthcare System With Cancer In The Eastern Cape: The Difficulties Encountered With Access To Treatment
Getting a cancer diagnosis is a scary thing, but there is help and support for all on this journey. CANSA, and Zodwa Sithole (Head of Advocacy at CANSA) in particular, has been so kind, helpful and supportive to me. She has listened to the problems I’ve experienced and, actually, done something about it, which I so appreciate. Words without action lead to despair but I have been able to rely on her for showing me the way forward and easing my anxiety.
Read morePublished: 17 July 2024
Updated: 17 July 2024
Categories: About CANSA, Advocacy
My Journey With Two NCD’s – Cancer and HIV
We cancer patients need our cries for help to be heard about short supplies of medication, stoma bags and any delays in treatment like chemotherapy and radiation. I am ever so grateful to Zodwa, CANSA, and all her staff who, from 2021 till today, have taken the time to help me on my journey.
Read morePublished: 17 July 2024
Updated: 17 July 2024
Categories: About CANSA, Advocacy
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