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Cope with Cancer
Ricardo Warrior – WarriorRic to Inspire & Motivate on Instagram
CANSA is excited to host Ricardo Warrior: WarriorRic (aka Ricardo Gressel), set to motivate those affected by cancer. The theme was ‘ Getting to Know Ourselves Better through Lockdown for a Better Post-COVID World’. Watch the video at this link on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAccIpxHPHw/?igshid=1l4emqqq0819 This will be the second session in a series of regular, weekly […]
Read morePublished: 19 May 2020
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer
Video: Cancer Treatment Challenges During COVID-19
Non-essential doctors’ appointments are off the table, as patients shelter at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Salome Meyer, who is a project manager for ‘Access to Medicine’ at the Cancer Alliance is interviewed by SABC…
Read morePublished: 13 May 2020
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: Cope with Cancer, I have Cancer
Richard Wright – Facebook Live Session – Are You Practising Self Care?
CANSA is honoured to host Richard Wright’s “Are you practising self-care?” on our Facebook Live session on Thursday 7 May at 12:00pm. This will be the first of regular weekly lunchtime webinars hosted on CANSA’s Facebook Page, with the aim of featuring speakers who can offer information and advice to help cancer patients and those […]
Read morePublished: 6 May 2020
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer
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
The Chemo Room
Ester Van Heerden-Hill, a member of CANSA Survivors – Champions of Hope Facebook Support Group for cancer patients shares her insights about getting through chemo…
Read morePublished: 24 February 2020
Updated: 24 February 2020
Categories: I have Cancer
His Diagnosis Changed Our Lives
Anjolien Brink, shares how both her and her husband, Stephan’s lives changed through his skin cancer diagnosis and how they coped at the time…
Read morePublished: 21 February 2020
Updated: 21 February 2020
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer
Scan Days in Cancerville
Ester Van Heerden-Hill, a member of CANSA Survivors – Champions of Hope Facebook Support Group for cancer patients shares about living in Cancerville and the ‘special’ days that make it challenging…
Read morePublished: 21 February 2020
Updated: 24 February 2020
Categories: I have Cancer
What cancer Survivors Wish You Knew
The purpose of International (2 June) & National Cancer Survivors’ Day (7 June) is to honour cancer Survivors and also caregivers, family, friends and healthcare personnel who support them during their cancer journey. It is also a time to bring attention to the issues cancer Survivors face. Cancer Survivor Nick Hagemeier shares some heartfelt insights re Survivorship…
Read morePublished: 18 February 2020
Updated: 21 May 2020
Categories: I have Cancer
Horses Can Play a Key Part in Cancer Therapy
There are an increasing number of therapies available to help those living with cancer. One of these is equine therapy. Horses make great companions and their calming effect can help to reduce stress in patients dealing with cancer and the effects of their gruelling treatment.
Read morePublished: 17 February 2020
Updated: 11 March 2021
Categories: I have Cancer
My Second Chance: Josh’s Story of Hope
Just after Josh Cragg’s twelfth birthday, he was diagnosed with an aggressive childhood cancer that presented a huge challenge for him and his family. What was the journey like, what perspectives has it given him, and how can we support children in similar situations? The youngest of three Zimbabwean brothers, Josh, now 24, recently qualified […]
Read morePublished: 13 February 2020
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Stories of Hope
University Student Shares Lessons She has Learnt on her Cancer Journey
Emma Danilowitz (21 yrs) and a student at Stellenbosch University, shares her cancer journey: January 2020 – As some of you know, 2019 was quite an interesting and somewhat terrifying year for me. I was diagnosed with a germ cell tumour in January and I’ve learnt so much throughout this year that I thought I […]
Read morePublished: 12 February 2020
Categories: Stories of Hope
Compassionhat Partners with CANSA
4 February 2020 – Compassionhat, headwear designed specifically for cancer Survivors, was awarded the CANSA Seal of Recognition status as a CANSA Smart Choice product aimed at improving quality of life and dignity. Sue Richards, owner of Compassionhats, says, “The loss of hair, a side effect of chemotherapy, can be traumatic for cancer patients leading […]
Read morePublished: 6 February 2020
Updated: 11 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Patient Care, I have Cancer
Bobby Were Busts the Myth that Men Can’t be Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Bobby Were shares: I am a male breast cancer Survivor and this is my story…
Read morePublished: 25 October 2019
Updated: 5 November 2020
Categories: Men's Health, Stories of Hope
Marlene Pretorius Shares her Journey as a Breast Cancer Survivor
My name is Marlene Pretorius, and I am a breast cancer Survivor – why do I say this with a smile? Well, firstly, I survived this dreaded disease, and secondly, when I received an invitation to do a Breast Cancer Survivor Talk, it was the first time that it hit home. After working for CANSA […]
Read morePublished: 22 October 2019
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Stories of Hope, Women's Health
CANSA’s Top Dietary Tips for Survivors
CANSA highlights its service offering to cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones, in particular regarding coping with a diagnosis as well as managing side effects of cancer treatment, whether physical, or psychological. An important aspect of this includes providing patients with dietary guidelines and advice before, during and after treatment.
Read morePublished: 10 July 2019
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: Dietary Tips, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News
Slide Show: Coping with Dietary Side Effects Cancer Treatment
Find useful dietary tips to cope with side effects of treatment in our slideshow…
Read morePublished: 9 July 2019
Updated: 11 March 2021
Categories: Dietary Tips, I have Cancer
Affordable Nutritious Recipes – Top Dietary Tips for Cancer Patients
Affordable, nutritious recipes for cancer patients dealing with the side effects of cancer treatment…
Read morePublished: 8 July 2019
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: Dietary Tips, I have Cancer
Coping with Loss of Appetite – Top Dietary Tips for Cancer Patients
Loss of appetite is a very common problem. There are many reasons for this, including the cancer itself, treatment, your emotional well-being (e.g. depression), pain and other side effects, like nausea. Find tips to help you cope…
Read morePublished: 7 July 2019
Updated: 8 October 2025
Categories: Dietary Tips, I have Cancer
Coping with Diarrhoea -Top Dietary Tips for Cancer Patients
Diarrhoea is the passing of loose stools (not formed and watery) frequently (more than three times a day). The food moves through the gut too quickly and does not get a chance to be digested or absorbed. Find tips to help you cope…
Read morePublished: 6 July 2019
Updated: 8 October 2025
Categories: Dietary Tips, I have Cancer
Coping with Constipation – Top Dietary Tips for Cancer Patients
Unfortunately, many pain medications, especially the ones for severe pain (e.g. morphine); can cause constipation, which is the opposite of diarrhoea. The stools are hard, and difficult and painful to pass. Find tips to help you cope…
Read morePublished: 5 July 2019
Updated: 8 October 2025
Categories: Dietary Tips, I have Cancer
