CANSA KwaZulu-Natal

CANSA Shades of Pink powered by Davenport Square 31 Oct 2020

Published: 19 October 2020
Categories: CANSA KwaZulu-Natal

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

Published: 21 August 2020
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA Help Desk, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, I have Cancer

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.

Published: 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.

Published: 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…

Published: 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…

Published: 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…

Published: 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

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.

Published: 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

CANSA Richards Bay Satellite Care Centre

How We Help You: Contact or visit us, we’d like to offer you & your loved ones care & support. 27 Bauhinia Bend, Arboretum, Richards Bay, 3900 Postal address as above Tel: 082 553 9676 (Gavin) | 0800 22 66 22 | info@cansa.org.za Facebook: Like CANSA KwaZulu-Natal Facebook Page to keep up to date with our […]

Published: 27 July 2018
Updated: 14 December 2021
Categories: CANSA Richards Bay Satellite Care Centre

CANSA Assisting in KZN Cervical Cancer Screening Programmes

CANSA is assisting in KZN cervical cancer screening programmes through a Pap smear drive on 21 April as well as a partnership with KZN Department of Health, mobilising our mobile health units in areas that have the lowest uptake of Pap smears.

Published: 5 April 2018
Updated: 11 March 2021
Categories: CANSA KwaZulu-Natal

CANSA Partnering in KZN “Umdlavusa Pap Smear Drive” taking place in April 2018

UKZN and KZN-DOH have partnered with CANSA to promote awareness of cervical cancer and how to prevent it, as well as to increase screening coverage throughout the province in the month of April. This will culminate in a dedicated screening days on the 20th and 21st April 2018….

Published: 12 March 2018
Updated: 11 March 2021
Categories: CANSA KwaZulu-Natal

CANSA Partnering with KZN Health Department to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening

In September CANSA’s KZN Mobile Health Clinic visited the Umzimkhulu Primary Health Clinic, in PMB, to assist with screening. #CANSAserves #EarlyDetection

Published: 16 October 2017
Updated: 21 April 2022
Categories: CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, Women's Health

CANSA Supports MERAN’s Presentation to KZN Legislature (Health Portfolio Committee): Cancer Crisis in KZN

30 May 2017: CANSA supports MERAN’s presentation to the KZN Legislature (Health Portfolio Committee) today, and has been afforded the opportunity to share our portfolio of evidence relating to KZN treatment access and patient experiences, as part of this presentation. This will be the start of an ongoing dialogue with stakeholders and an opportunity to work together to find solutions to the challenging problems facing KZN healthcare delivery.

Published: 30 May 2017
Updated: 21 April 2022
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, Cope with Cancer

SPAR Donates R1.9 Million Make-Over to CANSA’s Mkhuhla Care Home

This week, SPAR and friends officially opened CANSA’s re-vamped Mkhuhla Care Home in Umbilo, Durban, which was given a R1.9 million make-over. This revamp followed the passing of Liz Hook, the wife of SPAR Group Director, Wayne Hook.

Published: 8 December 2015
Updated: 21 April 2022
Categories: CANSA Care Homes, CANSA Durban Care Centre

Launch New Mobile Health Unit KZN

Published: 19 August 2014
Categories: CANSA Durban Care Centre, Screening & Cancer Control

Video Interview: CANSA Mkhuhla Care Home – Home From Home

About CANSA’s Mkhuhla Care Home CANSA Mkhuhla Care Home, in Durban, is a wonderful home-from-home to cancer patients receiving cancer treatment far away from their own homes. For many cancer patients who can’t afford to travel to treatment centres or to pay for accommodation, this is a vital service. CANSA Staff Members provide meals and […]

Published: 6 August 2014
Updated: 12 July 2021
Categories: CANSA Care Homes, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA's Holistic Cancer Care & Support

CANSA Clinic goes Mobile in uThungulu

The Zululand Observer recently reported that the CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa) Mobile Clinic Unit is back in Zululand and is already being put to work in remote rural areas of uThungulu.  This valuable resource is shared between the five CANSA offices in KZN and is therefore available to the uThungulu office for only […]

Published: 18 June 2012
Updated: 30 July 2018
Categories: CANSA Richards Bay Satellite Care Centre, Screening & Cancer Control

CANSA Pietermaritzburg Virtual Care Centre

How We Help You: The CANSA Pietermaritzburg Virtual Care Centre works remotely to offer services within the 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. Tel:  031-205 9525 | 0800 22 66 22 | info@cansa.org.za Facebook: Like […]

Published: 26 May 2012
Updated: 1 February 2022
Categories: CANSA Pietermaritzburg Virtual Care Centre

CANSA Durban Care Centre

How We Help You: Contact or visit us, we’d like to offer you & your loved ones care & support. 619 Umbilo Road, Durban, 4001 P.O. Box 17173, Congella, 4013 Tel: 031-205 9525 | 0800 22 66 22 | info@cansa.org.za Facebook: Like CANSA KwaZulu-Natal Facebook Page to keep up to date with our community education & […]

Published: 26 May 2012
Updated: 1 February 2022
Categories: CANSA Durban Care Centre

CANSA launches National Lottery funded mobile health unit to service KZN

CANSA launches National Lottery funded mobile health unit to service KZN The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) unveiled a mobile health screening unit for use in KwaZulu-Natal rural communities to offer-much needed assistance for early detection of cancer and health education. The vehicle, suitable for use under rural conditions, will move from community to […]

Published: 18 August 2009
Updated: 18 August 2014
Categories: CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, Screening & Cancer Control