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CANSA Gauteng
Cancer Patients Thank CANSA Against Backdrop of COVID-19 Pandemic
CANSA has been hard at work to keep patients and loved ones supported during lockdown. Some of our patients and loved ones share how we have helped them recently and during lockdown.
Read morePublished: 29 June 2020
Updated: 24 June 2021
Categories: CANSA Care Centres, CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, I have Cancer
Where there is a Will there is a Way – and a Wig!
When #lockdown was first announced we knew that there would be certain limitations to the work that CANSA could, physically, continue with – such as supplying wigs to patients in need – however thanks to an incredible team effort, we were able to put a smile on a little patient’s face when she received her new wig during lockdown.
Read morePublished: 8 June 2020
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Care Centres, CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme
COVID-19 & NCDs
No matter the level of “lockdown,” evidence shows that people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are at higher risk of severe complication if they contract COVID-19. As South Africa prepares to move to lockdown “light” at level 3, people living with NCDs (PLWNCDs) need to remain vigilant. CANSA, with input from the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA, Diabetes SA, National Kidney Foundation, Dementia SA and Education for Health Africa, has compiled infographics covering information to assist the public affected by non-communicable diseases and cancer…
Read morePublished: 8 June 2020
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Cope with Cancer
COVID-19 – Information Cancer Patients Should Know
The COVID-19 virus will not cause serious problems for most people. However, certain groups of people are more at risk for serious complications resulting from the virus. These include the elderly; people with serious chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes or lung disease; and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients and cancer survivors, because cancer and cancer treatment can affect their immune systems. View tips to lower your risk of infection…
Read morePublished: 24 March 2020
Updated: 3 November 2021
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, I have Cancer
What CANSA Does with Your Donation to Support those Affected by Cancer
Watch a video about the work CANSA does with regards to research, advocacy and education aimed at lowering cancer risk and raising awareness of cancer, cancer screening to promote early detection and care and support services for cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones…
Read morePublished: 9 November 2019
Updated: 22 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, Fundraising Events & Projects, Recent Posts
CANSA Screening at SPAR Pharmacies – Gauteng
We are excited to launch our new partnership with Pharmacy at SPAR. Pharmacy at SPAR and CANSA are able to offer cancer screenings at 32 Pharmacy at SPAR branches nationwide. Screening offered includes Pap smears to detect cervical cancer, and Clinical Breast Examinations for women, as well as PSA blood screenings for men to help […]
Read morePublished: 5 November 2019
Updated: 12 December 2019
Categories: CANSA Gauteng
Compass Medical Waste Services Efficiently Disposes of CANSA’s Medical Waste
The public can rest assured that all of the medical waste that CANSA creates is being processed and disposed of as it should be, thanks to Compass Medical Waste Services.
Read morePublished: 27 May 2019
Updated: 28 May 2019
Categories: CANSA Care Centres, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape
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 […]
Read morePublished: 3 October 2013
Updated: 7 August 2025
Categories: CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme
CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre
How We Help You: The CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre is an extension of the CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre offering services within the local community in a streamlined and modern way. Employees and volunteers are home-based. Contact us, we’d like to offer you & your loved ones care & support. Email: cloggenberg@cansa.org.za (Cisca Loggenberg) | 0800 […]
Read morePublished: 26 May 2012
Updated: 3 July 2026
Categories: CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre
CANSA Pretoria Care Centre
How We Help You: Contact or visit us, we’d like to offer you & your loved ones care & support. 32 Lys Street, Rietfontein, 0084 P.O. Box 275, Pretoria, 0001 Tel: 012-329 3036 | 0800 22 66 22 | info@cansa.org.za Facebook: Like CANSA Gauteng NorthWest Limpopo Facebook Page to keep up to date with our community education […]
Read morePublished: 26 May 2012
Updated: 5 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Pretoria Care Centre
CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre
How We Help You: Contact or visit us, we’d like to offer you & your loved ones care & support. 26 Concorde Road West, Bedfordview, 2008 Tel: 011-616 7662 | 0800 22 66 22 | info@cansa.org.za Facebook: Like the CANSA Gauteng North West Limpopo Facebook Page to keep up to date with our community education […]
Read morePublished: 26 May 2012
Updated: 5 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre
