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CANSA Northern Cape
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 – Northern Cape
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: 5 December 2019
Categories: CANSA Northern Cape
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
KANSA vrywilliger genomineer vir Noord-Kapenaar van die Jaar
Ardath Datnow, KANSA vrywilliger die afgelope 25 jaar was benoem vir die Noord-Kapenaar toekenning van die jaar. Sy is ook lid van KANSA Kimberley se streekkomitee vir die afgelope 15 jaar. Sy is die streekvoorsitter van Reik na Herstel, ononderbroke vir ongeveer 20 jaar en een van die stigterslede van Reik na Herstel. Sy het […]
Read morePublished: 24 June 2013
Updated: 18 August 2014
Categories: CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre
CANSA Kimberley/Karoo region awarded Honorary Award
The Cancer Association in the Kimberley/Karoo region was acknowledged with an Honorary Award at the Chief Executive Officer Awards function for selfless contributions made to the patients of Kimberley Hospital Complex. Photo: Front: Mr Gordon Moncho (Chief Executive Officer Kimberley Hospital Complex), Dr Eileen Snyders (Regional manager Kimberley/Karoo region) Back: Mrs Cara Noble (Community mobiliser), […]
Read morePublished: 9 December 2012
Updated: 11 December 2012
Categories: CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre
CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre
How We Help You: The CANSA Kimberley 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: 084 701 4822 (Dorothy du Plooy – screening / care / support services) […]
Read morePublished: 26 May 2012
Updated: 7 September 2022
Categories: CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre
KANSA Mobiele Kliniek in Kuruman
Vanaf 16 Mei 2011, sal KANSA se Mobiele Eenheid in die Kuruman gemeenskap, sowel as omliggende gemeenskappe, diens lewer aan die publiek. Die Mobiele Eenheid, wat beman word deur Suster Hannelie van Noordwyk, sal gratis papsmere, borsondersoeke en raad aan die publiek lewer. Bors en servikale kanker is die twee mees algemene kanker onder vrouens […]
Read morePublished: 25 July 2011
Updated: 18 August 2014
Categories: CANSA Upington Virtual Care Centre, Screening & Cancer Control
Free State and Northern Cape – Screening project with mobile units
With the Mobile Outreach programme, CANSA creates awareness of breast and cervical cancers through the promotion of healthy living lifestyles and the prevention of disease with the emphasis on early diagnosis and referral. This screening project was implemented during 1990 to 1994 and was initially funded by the Independent Development Trust which sponsored one vehicle. […]
Read morePublished: 14 April 2008
Updated: 18 August 2014
Categories: CANSA Free State, CANSA Northern Cape, Screening & Cancer Control
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