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Research Findings
Leading oncologists and cancer researchers internationally continue to usher in groundbreaking research and we have seen remarkable advances in the field, attracting national and international attention from the scientific community and the media.
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 December 2017
Updated: 11 December 2017
Categories: Notice Board, Research Findings
Type A projects which ended on 31 March 2017
The following Type A projects came to an end on 31 March 2017: Prof Riana Bornman – University of Pretoria. Biologically relevant genetic markers of prostate cancer risk and aggressive disease within South African men Dr Adrienne Edkins – Rhodes University. Analysis of stem-cell associated genes in breast cancer as biomarkers and predictors of cancer […]
Read morePublished: 11 December 2017
Updated: 11 December 2017
Categories: Research Findings, Research Projects
Link Between Breast Cancer and Malignant Melanoma
Recent studies have provided evidence of a link between Breast Cancer and Malignant Melanoma. These studies raise the possibility that survivors of one cancer may be prone to developing the other cancer. Read Pubmed Studies… Carriers of mutations in the Breast Cancer Gene have an increased risk of Melanoma, while carriers of mutations in the Melanoma […]
Read morePublished: 8 September 2017
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Research Findings, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Major Finding: Rooibos protects against adverse effects of UVB exposure
From a soothing beverage to beauty elixir, Rooibos tea is one versatile brew. Now researchers have discovered that it can also undo some of the damage caused by the sun’s harmful rays. CANSA is proud to say that we have been involved in partly funding the research. Read about the CANSA Type A project: Chemopreventive potential of Rooibos in skin carcinogenesis
Read morePublished: 7 December 2016
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Research Findings, Research Projects, SunSmart
The Cancer Atlas Website Provides a Global Overview of Cancer Burden
The continuing and escalating global fight against cancer demands new tools and the latest available data and trends. The Cancer Atlas Website and The Cancer Atlas, Second Edition book – produced by the American Cancer Society, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and the Union for International Cancer Control – provide a comprehensive global […]
Read morePublished: 19 April 2016
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: About Cancer, Research Findings, Statistics
CANSA Detectives Research Booklets
These booklets showcase selected Larger-Scale Research projects funded by CANSA and highlight the impact of cancer research in South Africa. Click on the links below to download the booklets: Booklet 1 CANSA Detectives – The very real prospect of eradicating liver cancer in southern Africa – Prof Michael Kew Booklet 2 CANSA Detectives – Tracking […]
Read morePublished: 27 July 2014
Updated: 12 May 2026
Categories: Research Findings
Hubbly Bubbly Study done by 4th year UCT MBChB Students
Hubbly Bubbly: Masquerading the Dangers 18 November 2013 – It’s a centuries-old Eastern practice that’s gained worldwide acceptance in recent years. But the water filter and fruity flavours of the hookah pipe, or hubbly bubbly, mask a toxic cocktail of compounds. These are nicotine, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, arsenic, and lead. Insufficient knowledge about the […]
Read morePublished: 10 January 2014
Updated: 4 June 2024
Categories: CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, No-Tobacco Campaign, Research Findings
Research Findings
Research Publications and Resources Leading oncologists and cancer researchers around the world continue to drive groundbreaking advances in cancer research. These developments attract significant national and international attention from both the scientific community and the media. This section provides updates on the latest cancer research findings, including research reports, summaries, conference reports, posters, publications, statistics, […]
Read morePublished: 26 May 2012
Updated: 12 May 2026
Categories: Research Findings
Liver cancer research – Prof Michael Kew
Booklet 1 – Professor Michael Kew – The very real prospect of eradicating liver cancer in southern Africa
Read morePublished: 24 May 2012
Updated: 16 November 2021
Categories: CANSA Detectives Research Booklets, CANSA Research, Research Findings, Types of cancer
What`s new in testicular cancer research and treatment?
Important research into testicular cancer is being done in many university hospitals, medical centers, and other institutions around the world. Each year, scientists find out more about what causes the disease, how to prevent it, and how to improve treatment. Recently, researchers have found inherited variations in two genes called c-KIT ligand (KITLG) and sprouty […]
Read morePublished: 29 October 2010
Updated: 12 February 2021
Categories: Research Findings
International Cancer Research Publications
Cancer Research Cancer Research is published twice a month by the American Association for Cancer Research. It features important, original studies across all areas of cancer research, including lab-based studies, clinical trials, epidemiology, and cancer prevention. Topics include: cell and tumor biology, clinical research, immunology, molecular biology, genetics, experimental treatments, and prevention. Its broad scope […]
Read morePublished: 3 February 2010
Updated: 28 January 2026
Categories: Research Findings
Latest Findings on Breast Cancer (Research Results)
Breast Cancer – International Research MedlinePlus Health24 BREASTCANCER.ORG CANSA Funded Research on Breast Cancer in South Africa
Read morePublished: 18 December 2009
Updated: 10 September 2012
Categories: Research Findings
Gene ‘Signature’ May Point to Lung Cancer
Discovery could aid in development of simple screening test, expert says In a finding that could lead to a simple blood test to screen for lung cancer, U.S. researchers have identified immune system markers that indicate early-stage lung tumors in people at high risk for lung cancer. The researchers examined gene expression profiles in blood […]
Read morePublished: 2 December 2009
Updated: 12 February 2021
Categories: Research Findings
Global Cancer Statistics
Global cancer statistics are helpful as they provide a global overview of cancer statistics which include those in low- and middle-income countries. The Global Cancer Observatory (GCO) is an interactive web-based platform that provides global cancer statistics to inform cancer control and research. The GCO focuses on the visualisation of cancer indicators using data from […]
Read morePublished: 20 October 2009
Updated: 28 January 2026
Categories: Research Findings, Statistics
Bisphenol A in Baby Bottles Project
Babies are exposed to many man-made chemicals such as bisphenol A which may be harmful because they are hormone disrupters and could be risk-factors for breast and prostate cancer in later life. What is Bisphenol A? Bisphenol A (BPA) is a man-made chemical used in the manufacture of certain plastic products. It is ubiquitous in the modern world, cropping up in […]
Read morePublished: 2 October 2009
Updated: 19 February 2021
Categories: Research Findings
Sunbed Use Causes Cancer
Many people think that a tan looks glamorous and will make use of sunbeds to achieve a tanned look. Young people are increasingly being targeted by the beauty industry, with special promotions on sunbed sessions prior to matric dances. Sunbeds have been classified as carcinogenic (causing cancer) to humans. Don’t let the beauty industry or […]
Read morePublished: 5 August 2009
Updated: 25 September 2025
Categories: Research Findings, SunSmart
