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Message of Condolence for Prof Harry Seftel

Prof Harry Seftel passed away at the age of 94 on 3 December 2023, only a few days before his next birthday. He will be sorely missed by CANSA where he was regularly featured as a speaker at CANSA research and health seminars as well as a panelist at several town hall meetings. He was […]

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Published: 4 December 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board

Prof Paul Ruff to Chair WITS Ethics Committee

Emeritus Professor Paul Ruff, a member of the CANSA Research Committee was appointed Chairperson of the Wits Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC): Medical, effective 1 August 2023. The Wits HREC: Medical oversees medical research studies and projects, including higher degrees, and local and international collaborative research, as well as commercial clinical trials. Wits’ Ethics Committees are registered with the […]

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Published: 4 September 2023
Updated: 5 September 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Our Research Team

Research Study: Measuring and Understanding Psychological Distress and Well-Being in Neuro-Oncology

The Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting for an online research survey. The purpose of this research study is to validate and measure distress and well-being in neuro-oncology patients and their loved ones. The closing date for the recruitment of participants is 8 January 2024.

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Published: 15 August 2023
Updated: 15 August 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Take Part in Cancer-related Research

CANSA Research Grant Type A Funding Call

The call for 2024 applications is now closed. Invitations for submission of full proposals will be communicated from 3 July 2023 and the deadline for submissions of full proposals will be Friday, 29 September 2023. Guidelines & More Information Download the Guidelines on the CANSA Type A Research Funding Programme For more information please visit here […]

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Published: 13 April 2023
Updated: 26 June 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Research Funding and Grants

Tribute to Former CANSA Head of Research, Dr Carl Albrecht

CANSA is sad to learn of the loss of Dr. Carl Albrecht who sadly passed away on 23 March 2023. Our condolences to his wife, three children, three grandchildren, and friends in Kleinmond, where he had retired. He will also be missed by colleagues at CANSA who had the wonderful privilege to have worked closely […]

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Published: 27 March 2023
Updated: 27 March 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board

Prof Paul Ruff appointed as Chair of ASCO’s Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Council

CANSA congratulates CANSA Research Committee (RESCOM) member Prof Paul Ruff for being appointed as Chair of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Council. Prof Ruff is an Emeritus Professor of Medical Oncology at the School of Clinical Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand. The Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Council has 12 members who […]

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Published: 14 March 2023
Updated: 15 March 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Our Research Team

Professor Sharon Prince Awarded Gold for Outstanding Scientific Contributions to Health Research

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) held its 9th SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards recently to recognise excellence in health research. Read more here.  Congratulations to Prof Sharon Prince, on being awarded the South African Medical Research Council’s Gold Award for her substantial and influential contribution to health, especially in low and middle-income countries. Prof […]

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Published: 13 March 2023
Updated: 14 March 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board

Different Areas of Cancer Research

The term ‘cancer research’ covers a wide range of research activities. But, in general, there are five main areas of research: Basic research Clinical research Translational research Socio-behavioural research Population-oriented research Basic Research: Basic research (cancer biology) is the study of how cells work. Cancer researchers who carry out basic research don’t focus on finding […]

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Published: 14 November 2022
Updated: 15 November 2022
Categories: CANSA Research

Oettlé Memorial Award 2022 to Dr Elvira Singh

Dr. Elvira Singh has been selected to receive the coveted AG Oettlé Memorial medal from CANSA for her outstanding contributions to cancer research. Elvira meets the spirit and action required of the AG Oettlé Award. Dr. Singh led the South African National Cancer Registry (NCR) since 2014 and played a critical role in revitalising the […]

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Published: 1 November 2022
Updated: 24 July 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board

Research Reports

Polygenic scores for cancer published by the PHG Foundation – the report provides an overview of what is known about polygenic scores – when multiple genetic variants associated with a disease are combined – and what they could mean for cancer prediction, prevention, and management. This accessible short report for health policymakers and other stakeholders […]

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Published: 19 October 2022
Updated: 19 October 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings

MSD Global Oncology Policy Grant

Study Title Legal frameworks and policies: advancing innovative approaches to cancer care in South Africa. Study Description This is a  collaborative study with CANSA, Cancer Alliance,  University of the Witwatersrand and the Institute for Cancer Policy, Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Kings College, London. The study explores whether a dedicated National Cancer Act in South Africa […]

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Published: 8 August 2022
Updated: 8 August 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings, Research Projects

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. CANSA Head of Research, Prof Jane Harries, is a member of the AWACAN-ED Steering Group. The study aims to advance the early diagnosis of cancer in Southern Africa by developing and evaluating electronic […]

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Published: 8 August 2022
Updated: 8 August 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings, Research Projects

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) – Research Evidence-based Booklets

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has developed a series of high-quality evidence-based (short-format) booklets: Breast Cancer Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa – The need to tackle advanced stage at diagnosis and improve access to high-quality treatment Improving Early Detection and Clinical Management of Bladder Cancer – A promising urine test (uTERTpm) The Nutri-Score: […]

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Published: 3 June 2022
Updated: 3 June 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings

E-cigarette Study Funded by CANSA

CANSA funded a qualitative research study on electronic cigarettes in collaboration with the UCT Knowledge Co-op which facilitated the project. The study focussed on the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes towards e-cigarettes among university students. Dissertation – 2019 (PDF) Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are deemed to be safer than tobacco cigarettes because they do not contain a […]

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Published: 19 May 2022
Updated: 19 May 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, No-Tobacco Campaign

Genetic Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in South Africa

Prof Christopher Mathew Department of Human Genetics and Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of the Witwatersrand Email   A/Prof Michael Urban Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch Email     Title of the project Genetic risk factors for breast cancer in South Africa: A discovery, […]

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Published: 8 April 2022
Updated: 9 May 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Research Projects

Improving Cure for Lymphoma Patients in South Africa by Enhancing Access to Early and Accurate Lymphoma Diagnosis

A/Prof Estelle Verburgh Clinical Haematology, Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town Email Title of the project Improving cure for lymphoma patients in South Africa by enhancing access to early and accurate lymphoma diagnosis Project Description Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is the seventh most common cancer in South Africa, sixth when Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma are combined. […]

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Published: 8 April 2022
Updated: 3 August 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Research Projects

CANSA Attends Launch of the Pan African Cancer Research Institute as an Official Partner to Transform the Fight Against Cancer

“CANSA recognises that to survive in the current challenging climate, we need strong partnerships that will help us to reach our mission and objectives. The Pan African Cancer Research Institute (PACRI) have our full support representing civil society and thousands of people affected by cancer” The University of Pretoria (UP) has launched the Pan African […]

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Published: 3 March 2022
Updated: 4 March 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board

Message of Condolence for Dr Elvira Singh

CANSA is devastated to learn of the loss of Dr Elvira Singh who dedicated her talent and energy as Head of Department for the National Cancer Registry. She was a passionate public health specialist concerned about the high incidences of cancer in SA. We worked closely with her over many years, and she was a […]

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Published: 1 March 2022
Updated: 1 March 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board

CANSA Engagement with Traditional Practitioners in Early Detection of Cancer

CANSA Provides Training to Traditional Health Practitioners to help Close the Cancer Care Gap CANSA joins hands with traditional practitioners

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Published: 21 February 2022
Updated: 21 February 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board

UCT’s Professor Lynette Denny honoured by the president with National Order

University of Cape Town (UCT) cervical cancer researcher Prof Lynette Denny received the Order of the Baobab (Silver) from President Cyril Ramaphosa at an investiture ceremony hosted by the presidency in recognition of Prof Denny’s work as a leading global researcher in cervical cancer and its association with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Prof Denny is […]

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Published: 1 December 2021
Updated: 1 December 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings

Breast Cancer Research – Prof Jane Harries

Booklet 9 – Professor Jane Harries – Contraceptive needs and fertility intentions of women with breast cancer in Cape Town, South Africa: a qualitative study

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Published: 18 November 2021
Updated: 22 November 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, CANSA Research Detective booklets, Research Findings

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