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Oettlé Memorial Award 2022 to Dr Elvira Singh
History of the Medal 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 […]
Read morePublished: 1 Nov 2022
Updated: 1 Nov 2022
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 […]
Read morePublished: 19 Oct 2022
Updated: 19 Oct 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 […]
Read morePublished: 8 Aug 2022
Updated: 8 Aug 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 […]
Read morePublished: 8 Aug 2022
Updated: 8 Aug 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings, Research Projects
CANSA Funded Research Projects for Master of Public Health Students
We are seeking to fund two Master of Public Health students to conduct research on two topics that will form part of their Master’s dissertation. These are both qualitative research projects. The closing date for submission is 31 July 2022.
Read morePublished: 10 Jul 2022
Updated: 5 Aug 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, 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: […]
Read morePublished: 3 Jun 2022
Updated: 3 Jun 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings
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 […]
Read morePublished: 3 Mar 2022
Updated: 4 Mar 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 […]
Read morePublished: 1 Mar 2022
Updated: 1 Mar 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
Read morePublished: 21 Feb 2022
Updated: 21 Feb 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 […]
Read morePublished: 1 Dec 2021
Updated: 1 Dec 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Research Findings
African Cancer Institute | Cancer Lecture Series Invitation – Breast Cancer
21 October 2021 – Topic: Breast Cancer: Cellular Transitions, Overcoming Clinical Challenges and its Psychological Impact…
Read morePublished: 20 Oct 2021
Updated: 22 Oct 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Notice Board, Women's Health
Cancer Alliance Webinar – The Cost of Cancer: Where to from Here?
Please join us as we launch the latest report from the Cancer Alliance, forecasting the cost of cancer by 2030 and unpacking solutions to the crisis that faces us. The webinar’s focus is on discussing the research results and comments from various roleplayers. We certainly now need solutions and cannot afford talking about our problems any longer. It is time to ReThink-ReDesign-ReEngineer cancer services in South Africa. The time is now…
Read morePublished: 2 Sep 2021
Updated: 28 Sep 2021
Categories: About Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, Notice Board
Research Study – Skin Cancer (Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma)
Novotech invites eligible skin cancer patients to participate in a research study. Patients must have a histologically confirmed diagnosis (by biopsy) of unresectable or metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma that does not respond to local therapy. The closing date for recruitment is 30 December 2022.
Read morePublished: 19 May 2021
Updated: 11 Feb 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, SunSmart, Take Part in Cancer-related Research
CANSA Research Type A Funding Call
CANSA will be sending out a call in January 2023 for 2024 funding.
Read morePublished: 1 Apr 2021
Updated: 20 Oct 2022
Categories: Notice Board, Research Funding and Grants
Oettlé Memorial award 2020 to Professor Paul Ruff
History of the Medal Paul Ruff has been selected to receive the coveted A.G. Oettlé Memorial medal from CANSA in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cancer research. Paul clearly aligns the spirit and action required of the AG Oettlé Medal awardees. In particular, his approach entails the use of scientific evidence-based research to optimise the […]
Read morePublished: 16 Mar 2021
Updated: 16 Mar 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board
90 Years of Making Cancer Research Possible
CANSA is turning 90 this year and we’ve always had a heart for supporting cancer research and are one of the largest local funders of cancer research in South Africa. Our research programmes aim to target the challenges of cancer risk reduction, early detection and cancer survivorship in South Africa.
Read morePublished: 30 Jan 2021
Updated: 23 Nov 2021
Categories: About CANSA, CANSA 90th Anniversary, CANSA Research, Notice Board
Wits Clinical Research (WCR) – Clinical Trials
Wits Clinical Research (WCR) offers patients an opportunity to participate in clinical trials, providing them with quality care, free treatment, and disease management costs, as these are covered by their trials. They focus on conducting quality research in various fields.
Read morePublished: 3 Jun 2020
Updated: 9 Mar 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Take Part in Cancer-related Research
Cancer-related Research Studies
We collaborate with partners to support awareness of, and access to, cancer-related research studies and make available regularly updated information on studies currently taking place in South Africa. Find out what studies and research are taking place, if you are eligible and how you can get involved.
Read morePublished: 10 Nov 2019
Updated: 20 Apr 2022
Categories: CANSA Highlights, CANSA Research, Notice Board
Oettlé Memorial Award 2018 to Professor Jennifer Moodley
History of the Medal Jennifer Moodley has been recognised and selected to receive the coveted AG Oettlé Memorial medal from CANSA for outstanding contributions to cancer research. Prof Moodley is a Public Health Medicine physician with expertise in health systems research, epidemiology and public policy development. She is the current Director of the Faculty of […]
Read morePublished: 23 Oct 2018
Updated: 2 Aug 2021
Categories: Notice Board, Our Research Team
CANSA’s Head of Research attended AORTIC’s 11th International Conference on Cancer in Africa
CANSA’s Head of Research, Dr Melissa Wallace attended AORTIC’s 11th International Conference on Cancer in Africa (AORTIC 2017) from 7 to 10 November 2017 at the Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda. The theme was: Cancer in Africa: Making Strides, Creating Solutions. Dr Wallace gave a presentation on BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE AND CANCER CONTROL, highlighting the […]
Read morePublished: 11 Dec 2017
Updated: 11 Dec 2017
Categories: Notice Board, Research Findings
Oettlé Memorial award 2017 to Professor Greta Dreyer
History of the Medal Greta Dreyer has been recognised and selected to receive the coveted AG Oettlé Memorial medal from CANSA for outstanding contributions to cancer research, training and clinical work. She has devoted all of her professional life since 1995 to the field of gynaecologic oncology in SA and continues to serve on numerous […]
Read morePublished: 29 Nov 2017
Categories: Notice Board, Our Research Team
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