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CANSA Active Challenge World Cancer Day

CANSA Active invites everyone to run or walk a total of 20km during February, in solidarity cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones as we celebrate the World Cancer Day theme “United by Unique”. Purchase your entry ticket and win a prize in our lucky draw…

Published: 4 February 2025
Updated: 28 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA East London Care Centre, CANSA George Care Centre, CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb

Free Sponsored Screening Clinical Breast Examination Mamelodi West (14 February 2025) for WCD

CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Mamelodi West – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…

Published: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb

Youth CANSA Relay For Life Event Woodhill College (28 February 2025) for WCD

CANSA Relay For Life brings those who have been affected by cancer in a community together. Cancer does not sleep and Relay teams keep team members on the track for 24 hrs to symbolise this…

Published: 1 February 2025
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb

Free Sponsored Screening Clinical Breast Examination Boitekong (27 February 2025) for WCD

CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Boitekong – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…

Published: 1 February 2025
Updated: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb

Free Sponsored Screening Clinical Breast Examination Eersterust (7 February 2025) for WCD

CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Eersterust – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…

Published: 1 February 2025
Updated: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb

CANSA Active Swimathon WCD (7 to 8 February 2025)

CANSA Active will be hosting a 24 hour swimathon at Southdowns College. We invite the public to support the swimmers and CANSA Active team, raising funds to help lower cancer risk and provide care and support services for cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones…

Published: 1 February 2025
Updated: 1 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb

Give Back on #GivingTuesday with CANSA’s eShop

CANSA is excited to announce the launch of its CANSA online store or eShop that coincides with Giving Tuesday, which falls on 3 December this year. Purchasing a gift this festive season on CANSA’s eShop store doubles up as a ‘gift’ for the association and the people it supports. With more than 30 items to choose from, ranging from CANSA mugs, headwear, socks, running and cycling gear, shopping bags to sunhats for little ones, gift givers are spoilt for choice…

Pink Trees for Pauline Benefits CANSA’s Cancer Patients for 6th Year

Soon it will be time for pink euphoria to hit the country and for trees to be transformed into pink statements. CANSA along with Pink Trees for Pauline continues to make a difference in the needs of cancer communities in South Africa. Every year during October numerous towns countrywide use hundreds of metres of pink material to transform their trees into pink masterpieces. These visual statements ring the message of hope for many cancer survivors. Apart from purchasing the pink material at R30 per metre you can also buy colourful headscarves as part of the #doekwithadifference campaign, thereby raising awareness and brightening your own life as well as the life of others. Furthermore, you can also support Pink Trees by purchasing unique matching hoop earrings and soft colourful bracelets for R50, or stainless-steel earrings for R100 per pair…

Celebrate Four Seasons with Cuppa

CANSA is delighted to announce the annual Cuppa For CANSA season open. This interactive campaign invites family, friends, colleagues, and social groups to come together, spend quality time with the simple pleasure of drinking a cup of tea or coffee, all while raising essential funds for CANSA. This year, the theme for Cuppa For CANSA is ‘Four Seasons’ illustrating how cancer, like the seasons, is always present and doesn’t take a break. CANSA remains steadfast in its support through all the different stages and seasons one goes through when dealing with cancer, helping individuals, and loved ones cope no matter the season – also find information regarding High Tea events being hosted as part of the Cuppa campaign…

Published: 18 July 2024
Updated: 23 August 2024
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA East London Care Centre, CANSA George Care Centre, CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Women's Health

67 Ways to Help Combat Cancer

Regular commutes to medical facilities for treatment are unaffordable for some cancer patients and their families. Others can’t meet the cost of essential home care and then there are those who suffer in silence, not knowing that there are free counselling and support services available to them. This is where CANSA makes a significant difference to cancer patients, and it needs your help to make its services available to more patients who simply cannot afford what it takes to get better. Find 67 ways in which You can help CANSA’s Care Homes to help Others…

Published: 10 July 2024
Updated: 26 July 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA George Care Centre, CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health

CANSA Partnering with Provincial Departments of Health to Fight Cancer

CANSA’s Advocacy team regularly lobbies and engages with the Departments of Health and aims to establish partnerships with key National and Provincial stakeholders. CANSA advocates for the training of Primary Health Professional Care Workers on the top five cancers for men and women prevalent in SA. This will help with the early detection of cancer in the Primary Health settings and early access to cancer treatment.  The focus is mainly with the Provincial Departments of Health, and our CANSA Service team implement the activities in the provinces. To date, four Provincial Departments of Health have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CANSA:  Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga.  Work continues to engage with the remaining provinces…

Published: 8 July 2024
Updated: 10 July 2024
Categories: About CANSA, Advocacy, CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA East London Care Centre, CANSA George Care Centre, CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, CANSA Highlights, CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health

CANSA Care Rooms to Support Cancer Patients

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) recognises the critical need for specialised support when cancer patients face severe illness, and their families require assistance with caregiving. In response, CANSA is proud to introduce the CANSA Care Room service in Gauteng, offering respite support to cancer patients and their loved ones during challenging times. “Our […]

Published: 7 May 2024
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Vaal Triangle Virtual Care Centre, Media Releases & News

A Haven of Hope – CANSA TLC Nicus Lodge Offers Vital Support to Families

In the heart of Pretoria, a beacon of hope shines brightly for families facing the overwhelming journey of childhood cancer treatment. The CANSA Tough Living with Cancer (TLC). Nicus Lodge run by CANSA, nestled within the premises of the Tshwane District Hospital, is extending its warm embrace to parents, guardians, and caregivers who find themselves far from home while their children undergo life-saving treatments…

Published: 21 September 2023
Updated: 28 September 2023
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Vaal Triangle Virtual Care Centre, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme

CANSA Gauteng | North West | Limpopo Telethon 30 November 2022

Support CANSA Gauteng | North West | Limpopo Gauteng 011-616 7662 (Bedfordview) 012-329 3036 (Pretoria) 011-768 4342 (Roodepoort) 083 672 7360 (Vaal Triangle) North West 014-533 0694 (Rustenburg) Limpopo 083 633 5798 (Waterberg) Purpose of Telethon CANSA is having a telethon to raise funds towards our 8 Care Homes situated country-wide. Because rural districts don’t […]

Published: 23 November 2022
Updated: 23 November 2022
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA North West, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Vaal Triangle Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects

An Amazing Race team building event for CANSA at Gold Reef City Theme Park

Join us for the first-ever exclusive Amazing Race for CANSA at Gold Reef City Theme Park on 22 August 2022.

Published: 18 August 2022
Updated: 19 August 2022
Categories: CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects

Patient-Led South African Cancer Registry – Living with Cancer

The data that the LWC Patient-Led Cancer Registry collates will be added to the current National Cancer registry to look at cancer incidents and to improve planning for cancer services in SA in the long run. CANSA invites all cancer patients to register on the portal…

TLC Nicus Lodge a Second Home to Elizma & Daughter

Elizma Jacobs, mother of Chanté (9 years old), says that CANSA’s TLC Nicus Lodge was like a 2nd home to them during Chanté’s treatment. Elizma needed a place to stay while Chanté underwent treatment – this is their story in Elizma’s words: On the 11th Jan 2013 my daughter was diagnosed with Central Nervous System […]

Published: 3 October 2013
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme