CANSA Care Centres

Together Again with Cuppa For CANSA

Every year, CANSA runs the ever popular Cuppa For CANSA (Cuppa) campaign, across South Africa. The aim is to socialise and have fun with family, friends or colleagues at a Cuppa event while raising funds for CANSA to continue delivering its care and support programmes to those affected by cancer. Participants may either host a Cuppa event or attend as a guest…

Published: 1 August 2022
Updated: 27 September 2022
Categories: CANSA Care Centres, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News

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…

Published: 15 July 2022
Updated: 1 September 2022
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News

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…

Published: 29 June 2022
Updated: 29 September 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, 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, Men's Health, Women's Health

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…

Published: 22 April 2022
Updated: 29 September 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, 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 Highveld Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Oudtshoorn Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pietermaritzburg Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Richards Bay Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Vaal Triangle Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer

HALO Team Ride Enables CANSA TLC’s Support of Children Affected by Cancer (Gqeberha to Cape Town)

The HALO ‘Helping a Little One’ Team are, once again, cycling from Gqeberha to Cape Town to raise funds for, and create awareness of the CANSA Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) programme which supports children and teens with cancer. The Halo Team leaves Gqeberha on 5 March 2022 and arrives in Cape Town on 11 March 2022. They will also be participating in the Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday, 13 March 2022…

Published: 7 March 2022
Updated: 22 March 2022
Categories: CANSA Western Cape, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Fundraising Events & Projects

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

City Logistics Donates Washing Machine to CANSA TLC Durban in Recognition of World Cancer Day

The CANSA TLC Durban Lodge situated at the CANSA Durban Care Centre reached out to City Logistics for help with their washing machine. Cara Noble National Relationship Manager for CANSA and Head of the CANSA TLC Children’s services was over the moon and said, “City Logistics has been one of our most loyal partners to CANSA KZN we are so grateful for this washing machine and for the ease it is going to bring parents as they stay far from home with us. Thank you for everything you have done and still do for us and your commitment to the fight against cancer.”

Published: 4 February 2022
Updated: 23 January 2023
Categories: CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA on the Move for the Youth

WCD – CANSA SunSmart 5km Fun Walk Mountain Mill Mall

You are invited to our WCD – CANSA SunSmart 5km Fun Walk at Mountain Mill Mall on 29 January 2022….

Published: 26 January 2022
Updated: 23 January 2023
Categories: CANSA Western Cape

WCD – CANSA Fishing Charity Challenge Albert Falls

You are invited to our WCD – CANSA Fishing Charity Challenge Albert Falls 29 January 2022…

Published: 26 January 2022
Updated: 23 January 2023
Categories: CANSA KwaZulu-Natal

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 & Skin Examinations – Vredendal – 17 January 2022

Published: 13 December 2021
Categories: CANSA Malmesbury Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Western Cape, SunSmart

CANSA Novartis Free FotoFinder & Skin Examinations – Springbok – 21 & 22 January 2022

Published: 13 December 2021
Updated: 13 December 2021
Categories: CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, SunSmart

CANSA Novartis Free Fotofinder & Skin Examinations – Rustenburg – 27 January 2022

Published: 13 December 2021
Updated: 13 December 2021
Categories: CANSA North West, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, SunSmart

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

CANSA Novartis Free FotoFinder Screenings & Skin Examinations – Nelspruit – 27 January 2022

Published: 13 December 2021
Updated: 13 December 2021
Categories: CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Mpumalanga, SunSmart

CANSA 90th Messages of Appreciation from Cancer Patients & Loved Ones

It warms our hearts to know we’ve been able to make a difference in cancer patients’ lives, and help them know they are not alone in the fight against cancer…

Published: 6 December 2021
Updated: 2 January 2022
Categories: CANSA 90th Anniversary, CANSA Care Centres

CANSA 90th Messages of Appreciation from Staff & Volunteers

First opening its doors in 1931, CANSA has continued to evolve to meet the needs of cancer patients and loved ones throughout the years and we could not have done so without our amazing staff and volunteers! Special thanks to each and every staff member and volunteer…

Published: 6 December 2021
Updated: 2 January 2022
Categories: CANSA 90th Anniversary, CANSA Care Centres, Volunteers Inspire, Work for CANSA

Lower Your Cancer Risk at Tutus and Tekkies For CANSA

13 October 2021 – This year, CANSA celebrates 90 years of leading the fight against cancer, through research, education and support. As part of the celebrations, CANSA Bloemfontein, together with OFM and the Bloemfontein Courant, will be hosting the Tutus and Tekkies Fun Run / Walk on the 6th of November 2021, at Be Human […]

Published: 15 October 2021
Categories: CANSA Free State, Fundraising Events & Projects

Video Interview with CANSA MLCCP Volunteer (isiZulu)

Sthabile Mtolo, CANSA Multinational Lung Cancer Control Program (MLCCP) Project Coordinator / Social Worker chats to Zandile Mathebula, CANSA MLCCP Volunteer from Chatsworth, Savannah Park. Read more about this exciting project: CANSA Highlights the Importance of Lung Cancer Awareness CANSA Participates in Lung Cancer Research with the University of KwaZulu-Natal

Published: 3 August 2021
Updated: 1 August 2022
Categories: CANSA KwaZulu-Natal

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

Midmar 8 Mile Challenge for CANSA

4 March 2021: Twenty five swimmers will be participating in the Midmar 8 Mile Challenge for CANSA on the 11th and 12th March 2021. The 8 Mile Club was started in 2004 by Stan Kozlowski and Mervyn Bremner. The objective is to raise funds for various charities by swimming all 8 events at the aQuellé […]

Published: 5 March 2021
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, Fundraising Events & Projects