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Research Projects
Research Projects
CANSA is one of the few publicly funded organisations in South Africa with sustainable funding dedicated to cancer research. Research funding is currently allocated across two research funding streams: 1. Larger-Scale Research This funding stream supports high-impact, investigator-led cancer research conducted by MBChB and PhD-level researchers at accredited South African universities and research organisations. Projects […]
Read morePublished: 26 May 2012
Updated: 11 May 2026
Categories: Research Projects
Liver Cancer Research – Prof Anna Kramvis
Project ended 30 June 2022 Prof Anna Kramvis Hepatitis Virus Diversity Research Programme, Department of Internal Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand Read profile of Prof Kramvis E-mail: Anna.Kramvis@wits.ac.za Title of the project Functional characterization of pre-S1/pre-S2 deletion mutants of Hepatitis B virus isolated from Southern African hepatocellular carcinoma patients. Highlights of the project Ethics clearance was […]
Read morePublished: 24 May 2010
Updated: 13 October 2025
Categories: Research Projects
CANSA CEO supports call for export ban – Asbestos double standards condemned
This article was originally published on page 17 of Zululand Observer on February 5, 2010 On the eve of World Cancer Day (4 February) South Africa joined scientists from 28 countries in condemn Quebec’s asbestos export policy. More than 100 scientists have challenged Premier Jean Charest, currently on a trade mission to India, to stop […]
Read morePublished: 12 February 2010
Categories: Research Projects
Phthalates, Plasticisers and Toxic Toys Project
Research showed that chemicals used in plastic toys and childcare articles could damage the reproductive systems of young children. Hundreds of phthalate-containing toys and other childcare articles are sold in South Africa every day. What is Phthalates? Phthalates are plasticisers used to soften plastic articles such as bath rubber duckies and infant teethers. These chemicals are also […]
Read morePublished: 9 October 2009
Updated: 7 October 2015
Categories: Research Projects
Purity of Tap Water Project
Dozens of carcinogens may be found in our drinking water. The greatest threats for these carcinogens are accidental spillages, industrial and agricultural pollution. Fact sheet on drinking water Download the fact sheet on drinking water. Progress made by us Modern technology makes it possible to detect and measure the quantity of these chemicals. CANSA will […]
Read morePublished: 6 October 2009
Updated: 28 November 2012
Categories: Research Projects
Smoke project
All kinds of smoke contain carcinogens. Millions of South Africans are exposed to smoke every day: from motor car emission gasses due to traffic congestion to burning wood and coal due to poor ventilation in huts and township shacks. These kinds of smoke are largely ignored and may be causing cancer. Cigarette smoke is recognised […]
Read morePublished: 6 October 2009
Updated: 28 November 2012
Categories: Research Projects
Asbestos Project
Exposure to asbestos can lead to mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung with a very bad prognosis. (Find CANSA’s latest fact sheet re mesothelioma here…) There are a number of abandoned asbestos mines in South Africa that may still pose a threat. Asbestos has been used in building materials such as roofs […]
Read morePublished: 6 October 2009
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Environment, Research Projects
Dioxin Project
Dioxins are some of the most toxic chemicals known. It is formed during the burning of PVC plastic and during the bleaching of paper fibers. Dioxin was used as a poison against President Viktor Yushchenko of the Ukraine. He suffered from a form of persistent acne known as chloracne. What is dioxin Dioxin refers to […]
Read morePublished: 6 October 2009
Updated: 28 November 2012
Categories: Research Projects
Larger-Scale Research Projects
CANSA currently funds and supports four cancer research projects at universities and research institutions across South Africa. These projects focus on areas including epidemiology, early diagnosis, cancer risk reduction, and optimising patient care. The purpose of this funding is to support high-quality cancer research that advances cancer management and improves outcomes for some of the […]
Read morePublished: 12 August 2009
Updated: 12 May 2026
Categories: Research Projects
Cancer Detectives – The prospect of eradicating liver cancer in southern Africa
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Read morePublished: 5 February 2008
Updated: 9 December 2012
Categories: Research Projects
