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CANSA to Benefit from Sale of Matus’ Pink Products to Support Those Affected by Cancer

Matus will donate 10% of the profit on sales of its pink products to CANSA in support of its Women’s Health campaign during September and October 2023. Products are available at Matus stores…

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Published: 19 September 2023
Updated: 20 September 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing 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…

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Published: 11 September 2023
Updated: 21 September 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

Earth Water Investments – Electronic Dispenser Stands for Sunscreen / Water Benefit CANSA

Earth Water Investment’s electronic dispenser stands for sunscreen and water, will be sold for R1 200 and 20% will be donated to CANSA for each unit sold. Units may be branded by schools, companies and organisations…

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Published: 11 September 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

CANSA Partners with Capital Legacy

CANSA has partnered with Capital Legacy, South Africa’s largest wills and estate specialists, to help more people get their valid wills in place…

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Published: 4 September 2023
Updated: 13 September 2023
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

CANSA Vacancy – Stoma Therapy Registered Nurse (Pretoria)

CANSA is looking to recruit a suitable candidate in the position of Stoma Therapy Registered Nurse (Pretoria) and invites competent and qualified persons to apply for the following position. Purpose of the Job: 2-days per week Contract position based in Pretoria Provide services to Ostomates during all phases of care prior, during and after surgery Pre-operative […]

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Published: 23 August 2023
Updated: 24 August 2023
Categories: Work for CANSA

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….

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Published: 6 August 2023
Updated: 31 August 2023
Categories: Work for CANSA

CANSA World Lung Cancer Day Webinar

RECORDING and notes available: World Lung Cancer Day Webinar. Risk factors, a patient’s perspective, research regarding eCigarettes and how tobacco use impacts on youth were discussed…

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Published: 26 July 2023
Updated: 31 August 2023
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, No-Tobacco Campaign, Women's Health

CANSA Service Spotlight – CANSA TLC Staff Working with Children and Teens Affected by Cancer

A few of our CANSA TLC staff share about the work they do to support children and teens with cancer, as well as their parents and loved ones…

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Published: 22 June 2023
Updated: 31 July 2023
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Work for CANSA

Wilderness to Wellness – A Journal for Women with Cancer to Benefit CANSA

CANSA will receive 20% of the profit from the sale of Wilderness to Wellness journals for women with cancer…

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Published: 22 June 2023
Updated: 23 June 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, I have Cancer, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health

Love Shack SA Branded Cancer Awareness T-shirts & Mugs to Benefit CANSA

The Love Shack SA will donate R20 from the sale of every cancer awareness T-shirt sold, and R7,50 per standard mug and R9,50 per magic mug sold…

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Published: 2 June 2023
Updated: 2 June 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Caregiving and Cancer, Fundraising Events & Projects, I have Cancer, No Alcohol, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health

Sox Footwear Collaborates with CANSA Active – Socks and UV Protective Sleeves

Sox Footwear and CANSA Active have joined forces in an exciting collaboration aimed at promoting an active, healthy, balanced lifestyle while raising awareness and funds for CANSA’s fight against cancer in South Africa. The collaboration features a range of CANSA Active socks and UV 50+ protective sleeve designs that are available for purchase online…

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Published: 2 June 2023
Updated: 2 June 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

Cancer Awareness Ribbons – Prestige Awards Joins Hands with CANSA

Prestige Awards manufactures these awareness ribbons using metal and coloured enamel paint, styled in the form of the looped ribbon. These are worn as a recognisable lapel pin and are a constant reminder of how important it is to remain vigilant about the early signs of a malignancy. For every ribbon sold, R2.00 will be donated to CANSA…

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Published: 1 June 2023
Updated: 2 June 2023
Categories: Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

CANSA Service Spotlight – Lorraine Govender (National Manager: Health Promotion)

Lorraine Govender CANSA National Manager: Health Promotion shares what she loves about her job and her role in advocating for tobacco control in South Africa on behalf of CANSA…

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Published: 30 May 2023
Updated: 4 July 2023
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign, Work for CANSA

Hero SA – Refuse Bags (Mega Saver – Drawstring) in Aid of CANSA

Hero SA is committed to making a difference in creating awareness around cancer and early detection, and offers a product that every household needs. If each family could buy Hero SA Mega Saver Drawstring Refuse Bags, they could help raise awareness of cancer and provide support to loved ones and cancer patients, as CANSA will receive 10c per bag sold.

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Published: 29 May 2023
Updated: 2 June 2023
Categories: Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

CANSA Ask The Expert Virtual Support Group – 26 April 2023

Join our virtual support group – on 26 April 2023 – where guest speaker, Dr Kerry-Ann Louw discusses depression and anxiety.

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Published: 21 April 2023
Updated: 30 May 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health

Webinar – Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults Living with Cancer by CANSA TLC

Webinar – RECORDING available: Learn about the web-based interventions and resources CANSA TLC will offer to help build resilience for young adults to cope with cancer. The objective is to address the specific unique needs of adolescents and young adults, when diagnosed with cancer…

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Published: 13 February 2023
Updated: 30 March 2023
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Webinars, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Men's Health, Women's Health

CANSA Service Spotlight – Lorraine Mamitwa (CANSA TLC Nicus Lodge Assistant)

Lorraine Mamitwa CANSA TLC Assistant shares about the work she does to support children with cancer and their parents…

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Published: 12 February 2023
Updated: 17 March 2023
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Work for CANSA

CANSA Service Spotlight – Prof Michael Herbst (Health Specialist Consultant)

Prof Michael Herbst, a cancer survivor himself, has been with CANSA for 14 years and is currently the Health Specialist Consultant responsible for writing and collating CANSA’s Fact Sheets, as well as, sharing his knowledge and experience regarding various cancers with colleagues and the public through interviews, webinars, health talks and tele counselling.

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Published: 20 January 2023
Updated: 23 January 2023
Categories: Work for CANSA

Video: Melanoma Patient Webinar

Recording available – ‘Let’s get under the skin of melanoma – mutation matters’. Exploring testing, early diagnosis and treatment…

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Published: 19 December 2022
Updated: 7 February 2023
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, SunSmart, Women's Health

Video Interview – Fast Facts from Karger: Breast Cancer and Social Stigma

Abeda Steenkamp, breast cancer Survivor and social worker at CANSA, was interviewed and shares her views on breast cancer and social stigma…

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Published: 25 October 2022
Updated: 22 December 2022
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Types of cancer, Women's Health

Cape Argus Facebook Live – Get Educated About Breast Cancer – 27 October 2022

Watch video recording – Dr Francois Malherbe, Head of Breast and Surgical Endocrine Unit Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, and Lucy Balona (CANSA) discussed breast cancer on Facebook…

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Published: 25 October 2022
Updated: 22 December 2022
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Women's Health

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