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CANSA Research
Cervical cancer research – Prof Anna-Lise Williamson
Booklet 2 – Professor Anna-Lise Williamson – Tracking the Cervical Cancer Virus in South African Men and Women
Read morePublished: 18 November 2021
Categories: CANSA Detectives Research Booklets, CANSA Research, 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 October 2021
Updated: 22 October 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 September 2021
Updated: 28 September 2021
Categories: About Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, Notice Board
Oettlé Memorial award 2020 to Professor Paul Ruff
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 prevention and management of […]
Read morePublished: 16 March 2021
Updated: 24 July 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board
CANSA Participates in Lung Cancer Research with the University of KwaZulu-Natal
CANSA is partnering with the University of KwaZulu- Natal-Multinational Lung Cancer Control Programme (UKZN-MLCCP) under the leadership of Dr Themba Ginindza and other Co-Principal Investigators for a three-year period.
Read morePublished: 15 February 2021
Updated: 1 August 2022
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Research, Media Releases & News
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 January 2021
Updated: 23 November 2021
Categories: CANSA - Who We Are, 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 June 2020
Updated: 24 March 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Take Part in Cancer-related Research
Video: CANSA Research that Matters
CANSA is a leading role-player in cancer research and the scientific findings and knowledge gained from our research are used to realign our Health Programme, as well as strengthen our Watchdog Role to the greater benefit of the public.
Read morePublished: 19 October 2019
Updated: 13 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Research
Vitamin D: Determinants of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in adults in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with an increased risk of breast, prostate and colorectal cancer. Exposure to solar radiation is a major source of Vitamin D production. Greater exposure is required by those with darker skin tones in order to produce Vitamin D. We funded a study led by Janicke Visser at the Division of […]
Read morePublished: 6 September 2019
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Research, Research Findings, Research Projects
Breastfeeding Can Reduce Cancer Rates For Both Mothers And Babies
South Africa has some of the lowest exclusive breastfeeding rates in the world in the first 6 months of a baby’s life, according to the World Health Organization, sitting at an estimated 32%. It’s believed that much of this comes down to a lack of knowledge, personal attributes of the mother (including age, education, self-confidence, […]
Read morePublished: 8 July 2019
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Research Findings, Women's Health
Type A projects which ended on 31 March 2019
The following Type A projects came to an end on 31 March 2019: Dr Jennifer Geel – Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital / WITS / South African Children’s Cancer Study Group. Hodgkin Lymphoma in South African Children Adolescents from 2000-2010: A first report by the South African Children’s Cancer Study Group Dr Catherine Kaschula – Stellenbosch University. Identification of […]
Read morePublished: 4 June 2019
Updated: 11 March 2021
Categories: Research Findings, Research Projects
Physical Properties of Core and HBeAg/Precursors and Host-Pathogen Interactions Leading to Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Prof Anna Kramvis Hepatitis Virus Diversity Research Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand Email Title of the project Physical properties of core and HBeAg/precursors and host-pathogen interactions leading to development of hepatocellular carcinoma. Project Description Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major cause of acute and chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular […]
Read morePublished: 15 April 2019
Categories: Research Projects
Molecular Mechanisms of Breast Cancer Risk Reduction by SM6Met, a Well Characterized Cyclopia Extract
Project ended 30 June 2022 Prof Ann Louw Department of Biochemistry, Stellenbosch University al@sun.ac.za Title of the project Molecular mechanisms of breast cancer risk reduction by SM6Met, a well characterized Cyclopia extract. Project Description Globally and in South Africa breast cancer is the most frequent malignancy in women. Most breast cancers are oestrogen receptor (ER) […]
Read morePublished: 4 April 2019
Updated: 13 October 2025
Categories: Research Projects
Identification of Novel Cancer Biomarkers with Diagnostic and Therapeutic Potential for Cervical and Oesophageal Cancers Using a Targeted Proteomic Approach
Prof Virna Leaner Division of Medical Biochemistry & Structural Biology, Department of Integrative Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town Email Title of the project Identification of novel cancer biomarkers with diagnostic and therapeutic potential for cervical and oesophageal cancers using a targeted proteomic approach. Project Description Cancer continues to be a […]
Read morePublished: 4 April 2019
Updated: 30 March 2021
Categories: Research Projects
Immunity, Knowledge, Behaviour and HPV Infection Rates after Pre-Adolescent HPV Vaccination during the VACCS 1 and 2 Trials (ImmunoVACCS)
Project ended 30 June 2022 Dr Haynes van der Merwe Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital and Stellenbosch University Email Title of the project Immunity, knowledge, behaviour and HPV infection rates after pre-adolescent HPV vaccination during the VACCS 1 and 2 trials (ImmunoVACCS). Project Description The project focuses on the reduction […]
Read morePublished: 4 April 2019
Updated: 13 October 2025
Categories: Research Projects
HDL and Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity
Project ended 30 June 2022 Prof Sandrine Lecour Hatter Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town Email Title of the project HDL and anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity. Project Description Anthracycline-based chemotherapy has been widely accepted to have an increased rise for dose-dependent cardiotoxicity, particularly in patients with pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes and […]
Read morePublished: 4 April 2019
Updated: 13 October 2025
Categories: Research Projects
The In Vitro Possible Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy Treatment of Colon Cancer
Project ended 30 June 2021 Dr Cherie Kruger Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg Email Title of the project “The In Vitro Possible Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy Treatment of Colon Cancer”. Project Description Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most common cancer in South Africa (SA), and the sixth most lethal. […]
Read morePublished: 4 April 2019
Updated: 8 April 2022
Categories: Research Projects
Immunogenic Fingerprinting in the New Era for Personalized Medicine: Serum Amyloid A and Macrophages in the Tumour-Microenvironment
Project ended 30 June 2022 Prof Anna-Mart Engelbrecht Department of Physiological Sciences, Stellenbosch University ame@sun.ac.za Title of the project Immunogenic fingerprinting in the new era for personalized medicine: Serum amyloid A and macrophages in the tumour-microenvironment Project Description The mediators and cellular effectors of inflammation are important role players of the tumour micro-environment. In some […]
Read morePublished: 4 April 2019
Updated: 13 October 2025
Categories: Research Projects
Discovery of Novel Targets in Pancreatic Cancer by Investigating Aberrant Signalling Pathways
Project ended 30 June 2022 Prof Geoffrey Candy Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand Email Title of the project Discovery of novel targets in pancreatic cancer by investigating aberrant signalling pathways. Project Description Pancreatic cancer (PDAC) is a devastating and aggressive cancer with a poor prognosis despite several treatment strategies. […]
Read morePublished: 4 April 2019
Updated: 29 November 2022
Categories: Research Projects
Addressing Obesity as a risk factor for cancer in South Africa: Size does matter
Obesity, a risk factor for cancer and an established problem in high-income countries, is escalating rapidly in low- and middle-income countries, contributing significantly to the noncommunicable disease (NCD) burden. Dr Melissa Wallace and Ms Megan Pentz-Kluyts contributed an article to Cancercontrol.info.
Read morePublished: 19 February 2019
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Balanced Lifestyle, Research Findings
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 November 2018
Updated: 31 October 2023
Categories: CANSA Highlights, CANSA Research, Notice Board
