Cancer Myths

Get the Truth about Cancer – World Cancer Day (4 Feb)

Afrikaanse Persverklaring 23 January 2014: Tuesday, 4 February 2014, marks World Cancer Day and CANSA is using this day of awareness to highlight and tackle common cancer myths. Each year, 14 million people learn they have cancer and in SA, 1 in 4 people are affected by cancer. This is something we should all talk […]

Die Waarheid oor Kanker op Wêreld Kankerdag 4 Februarie 2014

English News Release 23 Januarie 2014 – Dinsdag 4 Februarie is Wêreld Kankerdag en KANSA gebruik hierdie dag van bewustheid om die algemene mites oor kanker na vore te bring en dit aan te spreek. Elke jaar hoor 14 miljoen mense hulle het kanker en in SA word 1 uit 4 mense se lewe deur […]

Letter to Corporates – World Cancer Day 4 Feb 2014

World Cancer Day 4 February 2014 – Get the Truth About Cancer! Can you imagine if all corporates and organisations worked together to fight cancer? World Cancer Day is a chance to raise our collective voices in the name of improving general knowledge around cancer and dismissing misconceptions about the disease. The 2014 World Cancer Day […]

Myth 4 – I Don’t Have the Right to Cancer Care

Myth 3 – There is Nothing I Can Do About Cancer

Myth 3 continued… Myth 3 continued…

Myth 2 – There are No Signs or Symptoms of Cancer

Myth 1 – We Don’t Need to Talk About Cancer

Myth 1 continued…

Mite 4 – Ek beskik nie oor die reg tot kankersorg nie

Mite 2 – Daar bestaan geen tekens of simptome wat op kanker dui nie

Mite 3 – Daar is niks wat ek oor kanker kan doen nie

Mite 2 (vervolg)… Mite 2 (vervolg)…

Mite 1 – Dis nie vir ons nodig om oor kanker te praat nie

Mite 1 (vervolg)…      

Petition Against Sunbeds – Keeping the Youth Safe from Skin Cancer

4 February 2013: As part of World Cancer Day on Monday 4, February 2013 CANSA presented to the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, a document of support to ban the use of sunbeds by kids under the age of 18 during a school assembly at the Uitsig High School in Centurion, Pretoria. Sunbeds […]

Ken die Feite oor Kanker Mites

English Press Release 28 Januarie 2013: Maandag 4 Februarie 2013,  is Wêreld Kankerdag en KANSA het ‘n lys van algemene mites en korrekte feite saamgesel om skadelike mites en wanopvattings oor kanker te weerspreek. Wêreld-Kankerdag vind elke jaar plaas en is ‘n eenvormige inisiatief waaronder die hele wêreld verenig in die stryd teen die globale […]

Know the Facts re Cancer Myths

Afrikaanse Persvrystelling 26 January 2013: Monday 4th February 2013, marks World Cancer Day and CANSA will focus on dispelling damaging myths and misconceptions about cancer by sharing a list of common myths with the correct facts. World Cancer Day takes place every year and is the singular initiative under which the entire world can unite […]

Cancer Myths – Get the Facts on World Cancer Day – 4 Feb 2013

Cancer – Did you know? There are many myths regarding cancer out there and many lead to false hope. On World Cancer Day (WCD), 4th February 2013, get the facts about cancer myths: Read CANSA’s WCD press release: English | Afrikaans CANSA hands over supporting document to ban sunbeds u/18’s as part of raising awareness […]

Quick Guide: CANSA Verdict on Myths

Cancer Myth Categories: No Evidence (False): Benzene Fumes in Car Cause Cancer Cancer is Contagious Canola Oil is Poisonous Good People Don’t Get Cancer Haemorrhoids (Piles) Can Become Cancerous Insulin Potentiation Therapy Effective in Treating Cancer – find latest Position Statement here… John Hopkins Email Evaluated Lemon Kills Cancer Cells Some People Have a Cancer […]

CANSA on Cancer Myths

CANSA Protects Those Affected by Cancer We are aware that facing a cancer diagnosis can be devastating – those faced with a diagnosis and their loved ones are often desperate for a cure. Unfortunately, there are many myths doing the rounds regarding possible cures and treatments which are not based on scientific evidence. This gives […]

CANSA Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?

Background: Because cell phones are held near the head when in use, the main concern has been whether they might cause or contribute to tumours in this area, including: Malignant (cancerous) brain tumours such as gliomas Non-cancerous tumours of the brain such as meningiomas Non-cancerous tumours of the nerve connecting the brain to the ear […]