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CANSA Webinars
CANSA is hosting various cancer awareness sessions, round table discussions and events online, in a bid to make educational information and support more easily available to the public.
The Bright Side Film – and Zoom Discussion for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the moving Irish film The Bright Side, about a stand-up comedian diagnosed with breast cancer, will be screened online and free at the European Film Festival from 14 to 24 October 2021. In partnership with CANSA, the festival will also host a free online discussion event on 19 October 2021…
Read morePublished: 18 October 2021
Updated: 20 October 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer, Women's Health
Webinar – Talking Stoma on World Ostomy Day
On Saturday, 2 October 2021, World Ostomy Day, CANSA hosted an informative webinar with experts in this field discussing topics ranging from care, intimacy, underwear, nutrition to support, as well as CANSA’s stoma service offering and Tele Stoma counselling…
Read morePublished: 28 September 2021
Updated: 8 October 2021
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
Zoom – CANSA Netcare Virtual National Support Group Meeting – 25 September 2021
The National Virtual CANSA Netcare Support Group took place on Saturday, 25 September 2021, where Sandy Lewis of Netcare discussed ‘Mental Resilience during Cancer’- recording available…
Read morePublished: 14 September 2021
Updated: 5 October 2021
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer
Cancer Alliance Webinar – The Cost of Cancer: Where to from Here?
Please join us as we launch the latest report from the Cancer Alliance, forecasting the cost of cancer by 2030 and unpacking solutions to the crisis that faces us. The webinar’s focus is on discussing the research results and comments from various roleplayers. We certainly now need solutions and cannot afford talking about our problems any longer. It is time to ReThink-ReDesign-ReEngineer cancer services in South Africa. The time is now…
Read morePublished: 2 September 2021
Updated: 28 September 2021
Categories: About Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, Notice Board
Zoom – CANSA Netcare Virtual National Support Group Meeting – 28 August 2021
The National Virtual CANSA Netcare Support Group via Zoom took place on Saturday, 28 August 2021, 10:00 to 11:15. Topic: Mindful movement to help combat fatigue and restore wellbeing – Mia Steyn – recording available…
Read morePublished: 20 August 2021
Updated: 5 October 2021
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer
Webinar – What the CANSA Seal of Recognition Can Offer You
An information session was hosted about our CANSA Seal of Recognition Smart Choice programme and to find out how to lower the cancer risk. The programme has been revitalised to further benefit you by helping to educate to make smart, informed choices when purchasing products and to help lower cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 5 August 2021
Updated: 13 August 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, CANSA's Seal of Recognition
CANSA Webinar: Lung Cancer – Our Voice Our Story
Webinar Recording: Patients and caregivers sharing their viewpoints about overcoming lung cancer…
Read morePublished: 4 August 2021
Updated: 13 August 2021
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer, Men's Health, No-Tobacco Campaign, Women's Health
Zoom – CANSA Netcare Virtual National Support Group Meeting – 24 July 2021
Theme: Dietary tips – managing side effects of cancer treatment and staying healthy. The good, the bad and the ugly of your eating habits…
Read morePublished: 21 July 2021
Updated: 13 August 2021
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Webinars, Dietary Tips, I have Cancer
Webinar Recording: Cancer Patients and COVID-19 Vaccination
CANSA and the SANCDA arranged a webinar session about cancer patients and the COVID vaccine. The panel of presenters included two oncology experts sharing current recommendations and information, Dr Zainab Mohamed, Head Clinical Unit, Radiation Oncology Groote Schuur Hospital / University of Cape Town and Dr Ria David, a medical oncologist and specialist physician from Oncocare.
Read morePublished: 7 July 2021
Updated: 15 October 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer
Webinar: Importance of Counselling and Support when Living with Cancer
Join Evy Michalopoulos from Machi Filotimo Cancer Project who is hosting a webinar regarding the importance of counselling and support when living with cancer, featuring CANSA’s Service Manager: Psycho Social Support, Gretchen Minnaar.
Read morePublished: 21 June 2021
Updated: 24 June 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer
Webinar – QUIT the Vaping Lies!
No more ‘nicoteens’! The truth about smoking, vaping and nicotine and our youth. We discuss the health impacts of e-cigarettes and new research in South Africa that creates cause for concern. Young voices share their perspectives on the e-cigarette lures and pressures they experience. Will the new Tobacco Control Bill be in time to stem the damage?
Read morePublished: 11 June 2021
Updated: 21 June 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, No-Tobacco Campaign
Webinar – COVID-19 and the Tobacco Political and Health Economy
The International Confederation of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) Research Associations (ICARA) in collaboration with the Department of Psychology at the University of Johannesburg and the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Research Unit of the South African Medical Research Council invite you to a webinar titled: COVID-19 and the Tobacco Political and Health Economy. Experts present local and international learnings during COVID-19, looking at changes in smoking behaviour, as well as the pandemic’s impact on the sale and consumption of tobacco products. We examine Tobacco Industry marketing and policy interference during the COVID-19 pandemic. Could strong tobacco legislation make a difference?
Read morePublished: 25 May 2021
Updated: 4 June 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, No-Tobacco Campaign
Webinar – World No Tobacco Day 2021 #CommitToQuit
As we mark this annual milestone day, we hear from the National Department of Health, the World Health Organisation (WHO), civil society organisations, medical and nursing associations on what is being done to turn the tide on tobacco harm in South Africa.
Read morePublished: 20 May 2021
Updated: 11 June 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, No-Tobacco Campaign
Webinar Tobacco Control Conversations – Quit Money Smoke & Mirrors!
We examine the real cost of tobacco to South Africa’s economy, and our nation’s health. How do we turn the tide on tobacco harm and curb tobacco industry interference with policy and society at large? This webinar is part of a series of Tobacco Control Conversations on key issues during May and June. Follow @protectournext on social channels, or go to www.protectournext.co.za for more…
Read morePublished: 13 May 2021
Updated: 21 May 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, No-Tobacco Campaign
Let’s Get Chatty About Melanoma Awareness & Skin Cancer Screening
Join Evy Michalopoulos from our partner organisation, Machi Filotimo Cancer project with guest presenter, CANSA’s National Relationship Manager Services and TLC, Cara Noble via Zoom on Wednesday, 12 May 2021 at 15:00 to chat about Melanoma Awareness and Skin Cancer Screening.
Read morePublished: 11 May 2021
Updated: 19 May 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, SunSmart
Webinar – Inequities to Access Cancer Medicines in South Africa
Webinar – Inequities to Access Cancer Medicines in South Africa 18 May 2021 – hosted by UKZN and World Health Organisation Collaboration Centre (WHO CC)….
Read morePublished: 11 May 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer
Webinar Tobacco Control Conversations – Quit Stalling
As part of CANSA’s advocacy efforts related to the Tobacco Control Bill and protecting South Africans from tobacco harm, you can join a webinar next week Tuesday 11 May at 15:00 hosted by #ProtectourNext of which CANSA is a major partner. CANSA’s National Manager : Health Promotion, Lorraine Govender is part of the presenting panel.
Read morePublished: 7 May 2021
Updated: 21 May 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, No-Tobacco Campaign
Mobilising Support for Patent Law Reform Webinar 29 April 2021
Mobilising support for patent law reform Webinar 29 April 2021…
Read morePublished: 22 April 2021
Updated: 6 May 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Webinars
Detecting Ovarian Cancer – Radio Pulpit Heart to Heart Interview
Bonolo Nkosi chats to Prof Michael Herbst about Ovarian Cancer. They do a brief overview of how a woman can know that she has Ovarian Cancer and discuss treatment options like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, as well as the dangers of Ovarian Cancer, and how to find support. Guest speaker: Professor Michael Herbst CANSA […]
Read morePublished: 22 April 2021
Updated: 8 May 2023
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Women's Health
3rd Happy Hour Xchange with SANDCA
The South African Non Communicable Disease Alliance (SANDCA) will host the 3rd Happy Hour Xchange on Thursday, 22 April 2021 at 18:00 focussing on ‘Disability, Down Syndrome and COVID-19’.
Read morePublished: 21 April 2021
Updated: 5 May 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Webinars
Let’s Get Chatty About CANSA Stoma Care
Watch the webinar with Evy Michalopoulos from Filotimo Cancer Project and her guest, Adele Burger from CANSA where we will be chatting about: CANSA’s Colorectal Cancer campaign Stoma Consultation Line Home visits to Stoma patients for their first assessment after op Assistance to medical aid and non-medical aid clients and touching on Home-Based Care
Read morePublished: 6 April 2021
Updated: 8 April 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, Women's Health
