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CANSA Care Centres
CANSA Gauteng NorthWest Limpopo
How We Help You: Welcome to the CANSA Gauteng NorthWest Limpopo provincial landing page. Please contact your nearest Care Centre below for more information about how we can support you and your loved ones affected by cancer. Follow CANSA Gauteng NorthWest Limpopo provincial page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CANSAGautengNorthWestLimpopo CANSA Boksburg Care Centre: 071 808 4593 CANSA […]
Read morePublished: 11 February 2021
Categories: CANSA Care Centres
HALO – ‘Helping A Little One’: Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Cycle Tour
As part of CANSA’s 90th anniversary celebrations this year, and to raise awareness about cancer affecting children, a group of cyclists known as the HALO ‘Helping A Little One’ Team, will cycle from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town and raise funds for CANSA TLC, which supports children with cancer.
Read morePublished: 10 February 2021
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects
CANSA KwaZulu-Natal
How We Help You: Welcome to the CANSA KwaZulu-Natal provincial landing page. Please contact your nearest Care Centre below for more information about how we can support you and your loved ones affected by cancer. Follow us on our provincial Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CANSAKwaZuluNatal/ CANSA Durban Care Centre: 619 Umbilo Road, Durban, 4001 P.O. Box 17173, […]
Read morePublished: 4 January 2021
Updated: 9 February 2021
Categories: CANSA KwaZulu-Natal
CANSA Shades of Pink powered by Davenport Square 31 Oct 2020
Read morePublished: 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
Read morePublished: 21 August 2020
Updated: 20 May 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, 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
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
CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre
How We Help You: The CANSA Springbok 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: 064 293 2607 (screening / care and support services) Geraldine Farmer | […]
Read morePublished: 24 June 2020
Updated: 5 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre
Wheels for Eastern Cape Cancer Patients
Thanks to a record number of more than 13 thousand participants at the 2019 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, a new transporter vehicle was purchased for the CANSA Port Elizabeth Care Centre of the Cancer Association South African (CANSA). The vehicle will be used for patients that have come to Port Elizabeth from all […]
Read morePublished: 11 June 2020
Updated: 11 June 2020
Categories: CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre
KANSA vra Oorwinnaars om die Goeie Nuus te deel en so ook Andere te Help
English Media Release 27 Mei 2020 – KANSA kon gedurende die grendeltyd aanhou om noodsaaklike dienste te voorsien aan kankerpasiënte, en nooi diegene wat deur die ondersteuning baat gevind het uit om ander ook te help gedurende die Internasionale Oorwinnaars Maand (Junie), deur te deel hoe KANSA hulle gehelp het, en ook ‘n donasie te […]
Read morePublished: 8 June 2020
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: CANSA Care Centres
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
CANSA Asks Survivors to Share the Good News & to Pay it Forward
CANSA has continued to provide vital services to cancer patients during lockdown and invites those who have benefitted from its support services to ‘pay it forward’ this International Survivors’ month (June), by sharing how CANSA has helped them and making a donation to support the organisation.
Read morePublished: 7 June 2020
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: CANSA Care Centres, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News
Eau Thermale Avène Partners with CANSA to Offer soothing Skincare to Patients & Carers this International Cancer Survivors’ Month
CANSA has partnered with Eau Thermale Avène to celebrate cancer Survivors and the caregivers and staff taking care of them, this International Cancer Survivors’ Month, by delivering 780 thermal water and skin repair products to patients, caregivers and staff at CANSA’s 11 Care Homes.
Read morePublished: 6 June 2020
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: CANSA Care Centres, Media Releases & News
COVID-19 – Wat Kankerpasiënte Moet Weet
English Media Release In die belang van kankerpasiënte en -oorwinnaars, gedurende ‘n tyd waar die COVID-19 virus vinnig versprei, stel KANSA waardevolle inligting beskikbaar om te help om pasiënte en oorwinnaars se veiligheid teen die virus te verhoog. KANSA bied aanlynondersteuning deur die KANSA webwerf, sosiale media platforms en personeel aan diens. (Sien inligting en […]
Read morePublished: 26 March 2020
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: CANSA Care Centres
COVID-19 – What Cancer Patients Need to Know
In the interests of cancer patients and Survivors, amid the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, CANSA is releasing information to help keep patients and survivors safe, and providing online support through the CANSA website, social media platforms and staff on call.
Read morePublished: 25 March 2020
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: CANSA Care Centres, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News
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
COVID-19 CANSA Announcement
The safety and health of our cancer patients, volunteers and staff is paramount. As our most valued partner, we assure you that CANSA is taking all the necessary precautions to minimise the impact of COVID-19. Cancer patients are among those at high risk of serious illness from an infection because their immune systems are often vulnerable.
Read morePublished: 17 March 2020
Updated: 25 January 2021
Categories: CANSA Care Centres
CANSA Ermelo Care Room for Cancer Patients Launched
4 March 2020 – CANSA launched its first CANSA Care Room for terminal or bedridden cancer patients in Mpumalanga, on 2 March 2020 in partnership with SAVF Ermelo Homes for aged people. This brings the total number of Care Rooms available countrywide to 11. Mandisa Mthembu, CANSA Divisional Coordinator Service Delivery Mpumalanga, says, “CANSA understands […]
Read morePublished: 4 March 2020
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Mpumalanga
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 – Mpumalanga
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 Mpumalanga
CANSA Screening at SPAR Pharmacies – Eastern 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: 12 December 2019
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape
