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World Lymphoma Awareness Day Webinar
For World Lymphoma Awareness Day, on 11 September, CANSA along with members of Lymphoma Coalition is encouraging Honest Talk about how we’re feeling.
Read morePublished: 6 September 2024
Updated: 6 September 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Highlights, CANSA Webinars, CANSA's Holistic Cancer Care & Support, Caregiving and Cancer, Cope with Cancer, Counselling & Support Groups, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Support Groups, Women's Health
CANSA Vacancy – Charity Shop Coordinator
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Charity Shop Coordinator (Bloemfontein). Position Details: Commission-based position at the CANSA Bloemfontein Charity Shop Managing day-to-day operations of the Charity Shop including inventory and merchandising Developing sales and donation strategies Maintain accurate financial records and preparing reports Being a key holder, opening […]
Read morePublished: 5 September 2024
Updated: 5 September 2024
Categories: Work for CANSA
CANSA Vacancy – Fundraiser
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Fundraiser (George) Position Details: Permanent position based in George Fundraising/Income Generation through National Fundraising Projects and Special Events Volunteer Management Generic Details: Download pdf with job requirements & contact info here… Please submit your Detailed CV and supporting documents via email to […]
Read morePublished: 5 September 2024
Updated: 5 September 2024
Categories: Work for CANSA
Bolton Footwear Steps Forward in Support of CANSA
Bolton Footwear (Pty) Ltd is proud to support CANSA by donating a percentage of sales from their footwear range. With each purchase, you are helping fund CANSA’s vital care and support programmes for those affected by cancer. This partnership reflects Bolton Footwear’s commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
Read morePublished: 24 August 2024
Updated: 7 September 2024
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners
Book – Cancer, Navigating the Journey by Cherry Armstrong – to Benefit CANSA
This book is written with love and care by Cherry Armstrong, a palliative care nursing sister, to help ease the journey for cancer patients and loved ones. R5 per book, sold in South Africa, will be donated to CANSA…
Read morePublished: 5 August 2024
Updated: 5 August 2024
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Cancer Webinar Series – Colorectal Cancer (23 July 2024)
Join us for the next edition of this webinar series addressing Colorectal Cancer – Tuesday 23 July at 09:00 till 11:30
Read morePublished: 21 July 2024
Updated: 24 July 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, Women's Health
Cancer Webinar Series – The man’s fear: Prostate cancer (25 June)
The fifth instalment of this webinar series addressing “The man’s fear: Prostate cancer” – Tuesday 25 June at 09:00 till 11:30
Read morePublished: 14 June 2024
Updated: 27 June 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, Women's Health
Cancer Webinar Series – A Graveyard View: Tobacco and Lung Cancer (28 May 2024)
The fourth instalment of this webinar series addressing “A graveyard view: Tobacco and lung cancer” – 28 May, 09 00 to 11 30…
Read morePublished: 27 May 2024
Updated: 4 June 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, Women's Health
CANSA World Melanoma Day Webinar 2024
RECORDING AVAILABLE: ‘You can’t outrun the sun’, says Dr Donny Fick, general practitioner. Join guest speaker Dr Donny on our webinar to find out about the damaging effects of UV rays and what you can do to lower the skin cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 16 May 2024
Updated: 16 July 2024
Categories: CANSA Webinars, SunSmart
Cancer Webinar Series – Let us talk about two “odd ball” cancers: Non-Hodgkins lymphoma and Testicular cancer (23 April 2024)
The third instalment of this webinar series addressing “odd ball” cancers: Non-Hodgkins lymphoma and Testicular cancer.
Read morePublished: 21 April 2024
Updated: 24 April 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, About Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
CANSA Volunteer Vacancy – Male Volunteer Patient Navigators
CANSA is looking to recruit 5 x Male Volunteer Patient Navigators that will navigate and provide support to prostate cancer patients during their treatment journey at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital and post treatment. Patient navigators will provide 3 types of navigation: Physical navigation: Accompany, direct and/or guide prostate cancer patients to relevant testing and […]
Read morePublished: 4 April 2024
Updated: 4 April 2024
Categories: Become a Volunteer, Work for CANSA
360Five Everyday Summer Fedora to Benefit CANSA & Promote Cancer Awareness
Fig Distribution will donate R15 from the sale of every 360Five Summer Fedora Hat sold, starting 1 April 2024.
Read morePublished: 26 March 2024
Updated: 4 April 2024
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners
Life ID Wristband to Benefit CANSA
Life ID are donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of their Life ID Wristbands to CANSA. These wristbands allow for wearers to be easily identified in the event of an emergency, allowing for better first response by emergency medical services.
Read morePublished: 26 March 2024
Updated: 3 April 2024
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners
CANSA Service Spotlight – Gerda Strauss
In the dynamic world of social work, Gerda Strauss embodies the essence of compassion and resilience. As the Head of Service Delivery at CANSA, her journey as a qualified Social Worker has been marked by a profound understanding of human behaviour and the significance of relationships in navigating life’s challenges.
Read morePublished: 18 March 2024
Updated: 3 April 2024
Categories: Work for CANSA
Webinar – Intimacy for Ostomates (SASS) – 27 March 2024
RECORDING available: CANSA was proud to be part of the next South African Society Of Ostomates (SASS) webinar regarding intimacy for ostomates…
Read morePublished: 18 March 2024
Updated: 24 June 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, CANSA's Holistic Cancer Care & Support, Cope with Cancer, Counselling & Support Groups, Men's Health, Support Groups, Women's Health
Cancer Webinar Series – Diagnosed With Cancer? What Are The Treatment Modalities (20 March 2024)
The second instalment of this webinar series addressing treatment modalities for cancer patients.
Read morePublished: 18 March 2024
Updated: 26 March 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, About Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
Cancer Webinar Series – A Fresh View of Cancer (27 Feb 2024)
The webinar series will launch on 27 February 2024 from 09 00 to 11 30. Topics covered during the series will include: what is cancer; cancer myths; metastatic nature of cancer; bypass of apoptotic process; risk factors; staging of cancer; relationship between staging and treatment…
Read morePublished: 12 February 2024
Updated: 19 March 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, About Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
Prostate Cancer – Unmasking The Silent Threat Webinar
Join us on Tuesday 21 November 2023 for an informative webinar about prostate cancer, which has become one of the most common cancers among men in South Africa.
Read morePublished: 16 November 2023
Updated: 22 November 2023
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Men's Health
Dress Donation Brightens Lives of Women Affected by Cancer
In a remarkable display of true sisterhood, almost 1 000 ‘gently worn’ dresses have been donated by South African women to others who are struggling to cope with the hindering burden of cancer. The collaboration between Miladys and CANSA epitomises the spirit of compassion, and highlights the constant challenge faced by thousands of women in their daily experience with living with cancer…
Read morePublished: 17 October 2023
Updated: 3 July 2024
Categories: Our Corporate Social Investment Partners, Women's Health
SICAD SA – Pink Masking Tape to Benefit CANSA
SICAD SA will be selling pink masking tape to benefit CANSA. 5% of the selling price per roll of Pink Masking Tape (Eurocel) will be donated to CANSA from October 2023, in order raise awareness of breast cancer.. Available in different sizes…
Read morePublished: 11 September 2023
Updated: 2 October 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
CANSA Service Spotlight – Gavin Kester Service Manager CANSA Care Homes
As the Service Manager: CANSA Care Homes I am able, along with Care Home staff and volunteers to make a huge difference in so many cancer patients’ lives. With our CANSA Care Homes we ensure that patients are given the opportunity to receive and complete their cancer treatment, which would not be possible if there were no place to stay close to treatment centres. It is always fulfilling when you see patients complete their treatment and give testimonies about how their stay at our Care Homes encouraged them….
Read morePublished: 6 August 2023
Updated: 31 August 2023
Categories: Work for CANSA
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