Cancer Myths

20 May 2014 – The world was awash with the dramatic news that researchers in the Mayo Clinic, United States of America, have apparently cured multiple myeloma cancer in a patient using a measles virus. Please read CANSA’s response here, in pdf format… […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Contrary to previous misconceptions regarding mangosteen extract, several recent research findings (2010 to 2012) published in PubMed provides evidence that mangosteen extract has an inhibiting effect on several cancers including cancer of the colon, skin, breast, prostate, glioma and brain […]

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 | […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]