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Survey – How Well Do You Know the CANSA Seal of Recognition (CSOR) Programme?
SURVEY – How well do you know the CANSA Seal of Recognition Programme? Help improve the CANSA Seal of Recognition programme by completing our quick survey…
Read morePublished: 8 April 2026
Updated: 8 April 2026
Categories: Advocacy, Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Bethlehem Virtual 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 Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Research, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Upington Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Dietary Tips, Men's Health, Notice Board, Women's Health
The South African National Cancer Registry (NCR) Files
Please find the NCR files from 1995 to the present time, that have been made available to CANSA and the SA public: 2024 National Cancer Registry 2023 National Cancer Registry 2022 National Cancer Registry 2021 National Cancer Registry 2020 National Cancer Registry 2019 National Cancer Registry 2018 National Cancer Registry 2017 National Cancer Registry 2016 […]
Read morePublished: 7 April 2026
Updated: 7 April 2026
Categories: Types of cancer
Takealot Turns its Packages into a Life-saving Reminder with CANSA Partnership
This April, for Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, Takealot has partnered with CANSA to transform the nation’s favourite delivery experience into a life-saving reminder. The “Check Your Package” campaign will see thousands of specially modified Takealot boxes delivered with a small, strategically placed lump designed to disrupt the unboxing moment and prompt men to perform testicular self-checks…
Read morePublished: 7 April 2026
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Types of cancer
B-Well Mayonnaise is the First to Qualify for the CANSA Smart Choice Seal
As the world marks World Health Day on 7 April, CANSA highlights the importance of making healthier everyday choices by announcing that two B-Well-branded mayonnaise products have earned the CANSA Smart Choice Seal of Recognition. This milestone marks the first time a mayonnaise range has qualified for the Seal, reinforcing the role that informed food choices can play in supporting overall health and reducing cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 26 March 2026
Updated: 26 March 2026
Categories: Advocacy, Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Highlights, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, Dietary Tips, Media Releases & News
Preserve Your Legacy for Your Loved Ones with Memoire Books Writing Journals
Purchase a beautifully illustrated journal from Memoire Books, with helpful prompts and preserve your legacy for your loved ones, while supporting the work that CANSA does. A donation per item sold will be given to CANSA. The journals aim to preserve stories, strengthen family bonds, and offer healing through writing…
Read morePublished: 23 March 2026
Updated: 23 March 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Highlights, Caregiving and Cancer, Fundraising Events & Projects, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Stories of Hope, Women's Health
Participate in 2026 Global Patient Survey on Lymphomas & Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
DEADLINE: 31 March 2026 – Your participation counts – once South Africa reaches 100 responses, CANSA will receive country-specific reports. These reports are valuable tools that can be used for local planning, helping ensure local programmes and activities reflect patients’ real needs. They also strengthen advocacy efforts and provide credible evidence for conversations with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and partners – help us reach 100 or more responses!
Read morePublished: 19 March 2026
Updated: 31 March 2026
Categories: Advocacy, Men's Health, Types of cancer, Women's Health
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
World Cancer Day 2026: United by Unique – Every Cancer Experience Matters
This World Cancer Day, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is calling on South Africans to stand ‘United by Unique’, recognising that every cancer experience is deeply personal – and that people-centred care can save lives, restore dignity and give hope. Now in its second year, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC),’s global United by Unique campaign highlights the importance of seeing the person behind the diagnosis and responding to their individual needs, circumstances and lived experiences….
Read morePublished: 28 January 2026
Updated: 9 April 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, 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 Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, 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, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
CANSA & Footprints 2 Africa Partnering for Dignity and Care of Stoma Patients
Thanks to Footprints 2 Africa’s dedicated team, these life-changing supplies have now reached CANSA for distribution to individuals and hospitals most in need – limited stock is available from the CANSA Pretoria Stoma Clinic…
Read morePublished: 27 November 2025
Updated: 27 November 2025
Categories: CANSA Highlights, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
Breaking the Silence on Life after Prostate Cancer
CANSA is encouraging men and their partners to talk openly about sexual health after prostate cancer treatment. While prostate cancer survival rates continue to rise, survivors may experience changes in sexual function and intimacy that are often left unspoken…
Read morePublished: 3 November 2025
Updated: 4 November 2025
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Types of cancer
Hormones, Menopause and Cancer: CANSA’s Call to Action this October
Menopause isn’t just about hot flushes and brain fog. It’s also a time when hormonal changes can influence breast cancer risk. In the run-up to global Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, CANSA is calling on women to take charge of their health and understand the connection…
Read morePublished: 20 October 2025
Updated: 10 December 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Podcast – Groundbreaking Genetic Discovery in Breast Cancer
In our latest On the CANSA Couch podcast, hosts Megan and Kudzai sit down with Mahtaab Hayat. She is the lead author of a remarkable new study, published in Nature, which uncovered two new genetic variants linked to breast cancer in Black South African women.
Read morePublished: 18 October 2025
Updated: 4 February 2026
Categories: CANSA Research, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Podcast – Spotlight on Cervical, Breast and Uterine cancer – CANSA on the Couch Podcast
We put the spotlight on women’s health. Join us as we unpack important conversations around cervical, breast and uterine cancer – from prevention and early detection to busting myths and finding support…
Read morePublished: 17 October 2025
Updated: 24 March 2026
Categories: On the CANSA Couch Podcasts, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Webinar – Food for All: Advocating for Social and Economic Justice in Food Systems.
As part of National Nutrition Week 2025, we invite you to a webinar on this year’s theme: Food for All: Advocating for Social and Economic Justice in Food Systems. Together, we will explore how equitable food systems can support a healthier South Africa.
Read morePublished: 9 October 2025
Updated: 21 October 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Webinars, Dietary Tips, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Women's Health
Hormone, menopouse en kanker: KANSA se oproep tot aksie in Oktober
Menopouse gaan nie net oor warm gloede en breinbeneweldheid nie. Dit is ook ‘n tyd wanneer hormonale veranderinge die risiko van borskanker kan beïnvloed. Hierdie jaar draai ons na die verband tussen menopouse en borskanker.
Read morePublished: 25 September 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Types of cancer, 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: 16 September 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News, Types of cancer
Pink While You are Out and About – Trappers Outdoor Pink Vibes Stanley Transit Mug in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness
Trappers Outdoor, outdoor retail supplier, will donate R100 of the retail value (excluding VAT) of each Pink Vibes Stanley Transit Mug sold, during the month of October 2025. Be pink while you are out and about and raise awareness of breast cancer!
Read morePublished: 15 September 2025
Categories: 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 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 Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Types of cancer, Women's Health
CANSA Calls for Honest Conversations on World Lymphoma Awareness Day
CANSA is shining a light on lymphoma this World Lymphoma Awareness Day (15 September), calling for more open conversations and stronger support for patients and their loved ones…
Read morePublished: 6 September 2025
Updated: 1 October 2025
Categories: I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Types of cancer, Women's Health
CANSA & Alvi Armani Partnership Offers Hair Restoration Support for Cancer Survivors
CANSA is partnering with Alvi Armani – their restorative programme helps post-cancer treatment patients regain hair, confidence, and quality of life after facing cancer… Launching in August 2025, the initiative will offer CANSA-affiliated patients in recovery, access to complimentary, in-depth, and personalised consultations. Complete the form in the post to indicate your interest…
Read morePublished: 4 September 2025
Updated: 10 December 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Our Corporate Social Investment Partners, Women's Health
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
Cancer – Overcoming the Unimaginable
Marcelle D’Allende, stage 4 lung cancer patient, believes that cancer Survivors are responsible for their own well-being, whether it is physical, mental or spiritual. Which “take-away” points resonate with you? Her ‘Take Away Points’ include: A strong, resilient mind will help you overcome difficulties (mental health counts) Cancer does not define who you are – […]
Read morePublished: 21 August 2025
Updated: 3 September 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
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