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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

Helping Young Cancer Survivors Celebrate Life

In June, as part of International Cancer Survivors’ month, CANSA celebrates all cancer survivors and salutes their perseverance, with the focus on children, teens, young adults and parents or guardians. Each cancer diagnosis can impact a patient and their loved ones negatively, and CANSA provides the practical and emotional support they need throughout cancer treatment. Receiving a diagnosis as an adult is difficult, but even more so when it’s a child or teenager and it is especially hard on parents of paediatric patients. When a child or teenager is diagnosed with cancer, CANSA TLC offers support to sustain paediatric patients, parents and loved ones as they face their worst fear…

Published: 19 September 2023
Updated: 28 September 2023
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Counselling & Support Groups, Media Releases & News

CANSA Joins LocumBase at SAPHEX 2023 to Offer Free Screening to Medical Professionals

15 to 16 MARCH 2023: Medical professionals like the rest of the general population, need reminding that early detection saves lives. Many lead busy lifestyles and fall into the routine and rigmarole of taking care of others’ needs before their own. LocumBase in partnership with CANSA will give medical professionals the opportunity to get screened for breast cancer, access to the CANSA FotoFinder™ which will help screen skin risk factors as well as an opportunity to take a one-on-one lifestyle risk assessment, all facilitated by specialised registered nurses from CANSA. These services will be offered FREE of any charges at SAPHEX 2023, stand C27…

Published: 13 March 2023
Updated: 17 March 2023
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Gauteng, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health

CANSA Shavathon: 20 Years of Solidarity with Cancer Survivors

It’s that time of the year to shave, spray and donate at the CANSA 20th annual Shavathon fundraising event taking place, at various shopping centres across South Africa, on Saturday 25 February 2023, with certain venues also hosting events on Sunday, 26 February 2023. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Shavathon is one of the highlights on the CANSA calendar bringing families, friends and colleagues together in solidarity with cancer survivors. Losing hair is a common side effect of cancer treatment so participants show support by donating a fee to shave or spray their hair…

Help Needed For CANSA Volunteers

Can you help? We would love to be able to provide our volunteers with the tools they need to operate within their communities – be it with a laptop, smartphone, training and upskilling on computer software and social media platforms or assistance with mobile data so that they can, optimally, continue with their work for CANSA. We’re operating with a business model that relies on technology and it’s important for volunteers to be able to attend meetings, training, and supervision sessions online. So, we appeal to the public and corporates and invite them to show their community spirit by helping us with donations and sponsorships of these items to keep our volunteers active in the communities where they work…

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 […]

Vodacom Bulls take on Cell C Sharks in Massive #GetYourPinkOn Clash – 30 October 2022

On Sunday 30 October 2022, the Vodacom Bulls as part their 10th year anniversary celebrate with Puma, their technical sponsor, and will host the third edition of the #GetYourPinkOn campaign. This one promises to be bigger and better than the previous two. With the support and full backing of Vodacom as well as the official broadcaster SuperSport, the Vodacom Bulls will stand united in the fight against breast cancer and support CANSA’s service to those affected by cancer… – GO PINK with the Vodacom Bulls and benefit from CANSA screening at the event, and get your hair sprayed PINK!….

Published: 27 October 2022
Updated: 1 November 2022
Categories: CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Women's Health

Amazing Race for CANSA at Gold Reef City Theme Park

Gold Reef City Theme Park and K-Smart Team Building have joined forces to host the first-ever Amazing Race event in aid of CANSA on Thursday 17 November 2022. The event is based on an Amazing Race concept, designed by K-Smart Team Building, and has proved to be one of the most popular team building events […]

Published: 24 October 2022
Updated: 2 November 2022
Categories: CANSA Gauteng, Fundraising Events & Projects

Daredevil Run – Bigger, Braver and Back in September 2022

Hollard has announced that the 2022 Daredevil Run will take place on Friday, 30 September. This annual event features men and boys, dressed only in purple speedos, running through the streets of Johannesburg during rush hour. The event has not only raised many an eyebrow over the past 12 years but has also played an enormous role in raising awareness about testicular and prostate cancers. Men and boys from every corner of South Africa will be able to participate in their own neighborhoods, while the much-loved Gauteng-based event returns to Zoo Lake…

Published: 30 September 2022
Updated: 3 October 2022
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health

bounti and Crochet Marathon in the Square for CANSA

In support of breast cancer awareness month this October, bounti and ‘Crochet for Cancer’ have teamed up for a bounti and crochet marathon in aid of the CANSA taking place on Saturday 8 October 2022 at Brooklyn Square in Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria…

Published: 27 September 2022
Updated: 27 September 2022
Categories: CANSA Gauteng, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News

Bounce to Fitness with CANSA & ReboundSA

1st October 2022 will be a National Rebounding Day in South Africa. CANSA is once again partnering with ReboundSA to present the second National Bounce-A-thon across the country on Saturday, 1 October…

Published: 12 September 2022
Updated: 12 September 2022
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News

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

Joy of Movement With Nia For CANSA

10 August 2022 – Nia Africa are celebrating Women’s Month, with its ‘Joy of Movement’ campaign in aid of CANSA, by hosting special Nia classes every Saturday during August. The aim is to raise funds for CANSA and create awareness around how regular exercise and physical activity plays a major role in leading a balanced […]

Published: 11 August 2022
Updated: 11 August 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects

Support is At the End of a Telephone Call

CANSA is committed to protecting the rights of cancer patients and caregivers, having established a free Tele Counselling service (available in seven languages), two years ago in commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day (18 July). CANSA recognises commitment to human rights and that all affected by cancer are entitled to psycho-social support…

Look After Your Own

Corporate Wellness Week takes place, 4 to 8 July 2022 and CANSA urges employers to look after their own, by inviting CANSA to the workplace to offer cancer screening and education around recognising the symptoms of cancer and lowering personal cancer risk. Screening also helps identify risk for non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and diabetes…

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…

Be Uniquely You and Colourful at CANSA Shavathon

CANSA is hosting its annual CANSA Shavathon fundraising event at shopping centres across the country on Saturday, 26 February 2022. CANSA invites everyone to come and celebrate by bringing family members, friends or colleagues to shave or spray in solidarity with those facing a cancer diagnosis. Certain venues may also host an event on Sunday, 27 February 2022. All venues will follow COVID-19 safety regulations…

Published: 16 February 2022
Updated: 4 March 2022
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News

WCD – 24 Hours Southdowns Swimathon for CANSA

You are invited to our WCD – 24 Hours Southdowns Swimathon for CANSA 28 to 29 January 2022…

Published: 26 January 2022
Updated: 23 January 2023
Categories: CANSA Gauteng

CANSA Novartis Free FotoFinder Screenings & Skin Examinations – Roodepoort – 13 January 2022

Published: 13 December 2021
Updated: 13 December 2021
Categories: CANSA Gauteng, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, SunSmart

Mandela Day – CANSA Provides Relief to Cancer Patients

CANSA in support of Nelson Mandela International Day (18 July) and in line with its theme ‘One Hand Can Feed Another’, aims to help assist cancer patients by providing basic needs through food and care packages…

Published: 12 July 2021
Updated: 2 August 2021
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Media Releases & News

Video: CANSA Tele Counselling Service

CANSA Tele Counselling can be accessed via the CANSA Help Desk on 0800 22 66 22 toll free, to make an appointment with a CANSA counsellor. Or send an email to the Help Desk via counselling@cansa.org.za

CANSA Gauteng

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

Helping Young Cancer Survivors Celebrate Life

CANSA Joins LocumBase at SAPHEX 2023 to Offer Free Screening to Medical Professionals

CANSA Shavathon: 20 Years of Solidarity with Cancer Survivors

Help Needed For CANSA Volunteers

CANSA Gauteng | North West | Limpopo Telethon 30 November 2022

Vodacom Bulls take on Cell C Sharks in Massive #GetYourPinkOn Clash – 30 October 2022

Amazing Race for CANSA at Gold Reef City Theme Park

Daredevil Run – Bigger, Braver and Back in September 2022

bounti and Crochet Marathon in the Square for CANSA

Bounce to Fitness with CANSA & ReboundSA

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

Joy of Movement With Nia For CANSA

Support is At the End of a Telephone Call

Look After Your Own

Patient-Led South African Cancer Registry – Living with Cancer

Be Uniquely You and Colourful at CANSA Shavathon

WCD – 24 Hours Southdowns Swimathon for CANSA

CANSA Novartis Free FotoFinder Screenings & Skin Examinations – Roodepoort – 13 January 2022

Mandela Day – CANSA Provides Relief to Cancer Patients

Video: CANSA Tele Counselling Service

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