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CANSA’s Holistic Cancer Care & Support
CANSA provides guidance and advice to cancer survivors and their families to improve their quality of life in all phases of treatment and after treatment. At our CANSA Care Centres we provide holistic care and support to cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis, through all phases of need, including survivorship.
CANSA TLC September Wacky Wardrobe Challenge – Dress Wacky – Support Young Cancer Patients
This September, CANSA invites everyone to take part in its Wacky Wardrobe Challenge by wearing their wildest, mismatched outfits to spark awareness of childhood cancer and TLC’s services. Participants pay a minimum donation of R10 on Quicket, take a photo of their wacky outfit, sharing this and a message they can copy and paste on social media, and tagging CANSA. They can challenge others to join in and support CANSA TLC…
Read morePublished: 31 August 2026
Updated: 31 August 2026
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Fundraising Events & Projects
CANSA Surrounds Young Cancer Patients with Hope, Dignity and Care
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and CANSA continues to provide comprehensive support for young patients and families. From treatment devices, accommodation during treatment, to adolescent-friendly rooms, palliative care and community education, CANSA’s Tough Living with CANSA (TLC) programme helps children, young people and families cope with a cancer diagnosis and treatment…
Read morePublished: 31 August 2026
Updated: 31 August 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News, Types of cancer
CANSA Opens Second Recovery Space Customised for Young Cancer Patients
CANSA TLC (Tough Living with Cancer) has opened CANSA’s second dedicated AYA (Adolescent and Young Adult) room at the CANSA Olea Katleho Care Home in Bloemfontein, providing an age-appropriate, supportive environment for young cancer patients up to the age of 24. The first AYA room was opened at the CANSA TLC Care Home in Tygerberg, Cape Town, in 2020. The AYA rooms create a dedicated space that recognises the specific needs of teenagers and young adults undergoing cancer treatment…
Read morePublished: 7 July 2026
Updated: 11 August 2026
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme
Tyron Dawson – Teen Cancer Survivor – Life Beyond a Cancer Diagnosis in Matric
CANSA celebrates the resilience and courage of youth affected by cancer this Youth Day – beginning your matric year is supposed to invoke feelings of anticipation as your adult life lies before you, excitement at the prospect of your time as a pupil soon coming to an end, and a little nervousness as your final exams loom in the near future. It’s not meant to include a cancer diagnosis… – Tyron, diagnosed with cancer in Matric, urges young cancer patients to hold on to hope as he shares his achievements beyond cancer diagnosis and treatment…
Read morePublished: 13 June 2026
Updated: 11 August 2026
Categories: Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, I have Cancer
Thando Baloyi – Childhood Cancer Survivor – Gives Young Cancer Patients Hope
CANSA celebrates the resilience and courage of youth affected by cancer this Youth Day. Thando was diagnosed with cancer in 2020 – now 12 years old in 2026, and in remission, she encourages children and teens undergoing treatment to keep hope and stick to treatment…
Read morePublished: 13 June 2026
Updated: 21 July 2026
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme
Agrippa Ngobeni – Teen Cancer Survivor – Studies Environmental Health to Protect Immuno-compromised Patients
CANSA celebrates the resilience and courage of youth affected by cancer this Youth Day. Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2012 at the age of 15, Agrippa is currently studying a Bachelor of Environmental Health course with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. He chose this course, to help combat environmental health hazards that could severely affect immuno-compromised people like he was when he was receiving cancer treatment and is grateful for the support he received from CANSA’s TLC staff…
Read morePublished: 13 June 2026
Updated: 21 July 2026
Categories: Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, I have Cancer
CANSA Marks 95 Years by Expanding Care, Support and Hope
From patient-centred care and screening to counselling, advocacy and a new Care Home, CANSA’s 95th anniversary reflects an organisation that continues to evolve to meet South Africa’s cancer burden. Founded in 1931, CANSA has grown into one of South Africa’s leading cancer organisations, with a national footprint spanning research, education, advocacy, screening, care and support…
Read morePublished: 22 April 2026
Updated: 26 May 2026
Categories: CANSA - Who We Are, 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 Help Desk, CANSA Highlights, CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Upington Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Media Releases & News, Work for CANSA
Defeating Bone Cancer – a Story of Hope
Hope Nightingale (20 yrs) is a cancer Survivor, diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 5 yrs, and an undergraduate student in occupational therapy at Stellenbosch University. She shares her inspiring journey of survivorship and hope…
Read morePublished: 2 March 2026
Updated: 2 April 2026
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, I have Cancer, Stories of Hope, Types of cancer
One Dose of HPV Vaccine, One Less Worry for Cervical Cancer
International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day, observed annually on 4 March, serves as a crucial reminder of the link between HPV and cervical cancer. The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) supports the International Papillomavirus Society’s (IPVS) initiative to address the urgent need to raise awareness about this common virus and its potential harm. Since most HPV-related cancers are preventable through vaccination, screening (such as Pap smears) and timely treatment, increasing public awareness is essential.
Read morePublished: 15 October 2025
Updated: 10 December 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Screening & Cancer Control, Women's Health
CANSA and DKMS Africa Partner to Expand Donor Recruitment and Support in South Africa
Through a new partnership, CANSA and DKMS Africa, an international non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders, will strengthen the recruitment of diverse stem cell donors in South Africa, while ensuring improved support and matching for blood cancer and blood disorder patients who need life-saving transplants. DKMS Africa is dedicated to registering and supporting donors to match patients in need. The CANSA TLC programme places equal importance on patient and donor welfare. Donors travelling for transplant procedures will stay for free at CANSA TLC facilities…
Read morePublished: 16 September 2025
Updated: 3 July 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News, Types of cancer
CANSA Provides Hope and Care for Children and Teens with Cancer
Each September, the world unites to shine a light on the challenges of childhood cancer, highlighting the urgent need for early detection, accurate diagnosis, and access to treatment. In South Africa, around 1 000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, many treated in under-resourced public hospitals. Every child deserves the chance to fight cancer with dignity, comfort, and hope. CANSA TLC staff walk alongside families through the toughest journeys of their lives. With every device, every meal, and every ounce of comfort, helping to ease a child’s fight against cancer – please support our online Vlok Fundraiser – all funds go towards assisting young patients in under-resourced settings…
Read morePublished: 11 September 2025
Updated: 8 October 2025
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News
Help the Vlok Family Raise Money to Make Treatment Easier for Young Cancer Patients
Please consider donating towards CANSA TLC’s annual Paediatric Oncology Fundraiser by the Vlok Family. Funds raised in 2025 will help CANSA TLC afford life changing medical port-a-cath and broviac implants (used for critical chemotherapy infusions, administration of medicines / fluids, as well as repetitive blood draws), prosthetic eyes (retinoblastoma is a prevalent paediatric cancer in South Africa), as well as a variety of paediatric mobility devices and medical necessities. Funds will also be used for nutrition packages for those in need. We appreciate each and every donation, Together we can make a difference!
Read morePublished: 7 September 2025
Updated: 8 October 2025
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme
CANSA Launches the FLOD Game to Help Educators Screen for Childhood Cancer through Play
The first pilot of the FLOD card game was held at the Kabega Primary School in Gqeberha towards the end of July 2025. Educators and leader volunteers assisted with introducing the game to primary school learners in the school hall. FLOD is an innovation of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and its Tough […]
Read morePublished: 1 September 2025
Updated: 1 September 2025
Categories: CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Types of cancer
Cailla Maree Teen Cancer Survivor – My Story of Hope
If you’re a young person going through cancer, I want you to know that it’s okay if you don’t feel brave or positive all the time. It’s okay to feel tired, or disconnected, or scared. That doesn’t make you weak. You’re still here, and that means something! Cancer is a part of my story, but it doesn’t get to be all of it….
Read morePublished: 5 August 2025
Updated: 5 August 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, I have Cancer, Stories of Hope
KANSA bring gesondheidskundiges en -dienste na die werkplek
Die meeste mense is huiwerig om proaktiewe mediese advies in te win as gevolg van ‘n komplekse wisselwerking van sosiale, kulturele, sielkundige en sistemiese faktore. Praktiese hindernisse soos om tyd van die werk af te neem, lang wagtye en beperkte toegang tot gesondheidsorgverskaffers, is van die faktore. Namate die Korporatiewe Welstandsweek (1 tot 5 Julie) nader kom, is dit ‘n uitstekende tyd om met oplossings vir hierdie uitdaging vorendag te kom.
Read morePublished: 24 June 2025
Updated: 24 June 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Screening & Cancer Control, Women's Health
CANSA Launches WhatsApp Channel
CANSA has officially launched its WhatsApp Channel, marking a new chapter in how the 94-year-old organisation connects with the broader public, cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, volunteers and donors. This modern platform offers a convenient, quick, and informative way for all to stay updated and engaged with CANSA’s work. Follow the CANSA Cancer Association of South Africa channel on WhatsApp.
Read morePublished: 17 June 2025
Updated: 31 July 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Help Desk, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
KANSA versterk sy ondersteuningsnetwerk vir Internasionale Kankeroorwinnaars Maand
Junie elke jaar word wêreldwyd aandag gevestig op die impak van kanker op persone gediagnoseer met kanker, hul versorgers, geliefdes, familie en ander mense binne die oorlewende se kring. Dikwels het hierdie mense net iemand nodig om mee te praat oor hul kankerervaring. KANSA het ‘n virtuele ondersteuningsgroep van stapel gestuur, wat maandeliks sal plaasvind, om die reikwydte wat hy reeds bereik het deur sy in-person-ondersteuningsgroepe, Facebook- en WhatsApp-ondersteuningsgroepe, regoor Suid-Afrika te verhoog.
Read morePublished: 29 May 2025
Updated: 14 May 2026
Categories: Cope with Cancer, Media Releases & News, Support Groups
CANSA Boosts its Support Network for Global Cancer Survivors’ Month
June each year sees global attention directed to the impact of cancer on its survivors, their caregivers, loved ones, families and other people within the survivor’s circle. Often these people just need someone to talk to about their cancer experience. CANSA launched a virtual support group, that will take place on a monthly basis, to boost the reach it has already achieved through its face-to-face support groups, Facebook and WhatsApp support groups, run across South Africa.
Read morePublished: 29 May 2025
Updated: 14 May 2026
Categories: Cope with Cancer, Media Releases & News, Support Groups
Disciplined Cancer Care Boosts Children’s Recovery
Each year International Childhood Cancer Day, held on 15 February, reminds us that cancer has no age restriction. The campaign also raises awareness of the support that children and teenagers with cancer need to help them to fight the disease and to improve their quality of life.
Read morePublished: 12 February 2025
Updated: 6 March 2025
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News
2 December 2024 – You Are Invited! Adolescents and Young Adult Cancer Survivors (13 to 24 yrs) to a Zoom Discussion about Your Needs
Adolescents and young adults with cancer (13 to 24 yrs) are invited to attend a Zoom discussion around their needs on Monday, 2 December 2024… – link to Zoom will be shared upon RSVP – deadline for RSVP has been extended to Friday, 29 November 2024.
Read morePublished: 26 November 2024
Updated: 4 December 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer
Podcast – Childhood Cancer CANSA TLC Facilities and Resources – On the CANSA Couch
Join our guests in this podcast as they discuss important topics regarding childhood cancer, CANSA TLC Facilities and Resources – On the CANSA Couch
Read morePublished: 25 September 2024
Updated: 15 October 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Free2Bme Support for Teens and Young Adults, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts
