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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: 9 October 2024
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, SunSmart, Women's Health
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
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…
Read morePublished: 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…
Read morePublished: 22 June 2023
Updated: 7 October 2024
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Work for CANSA
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…
Read morePublished: 30 May 2023
Updated: 4 July 2023
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign, Work for CANSA
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.
Read morePublished: 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
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…
Read morePublished: 20 April 2023
Updated: 9 October 2024
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
CANSA Service Spotlight – Sr Vlooi Venter and Stoma Department on World Ostomy Day
Sr Vlooi Venter is CANSA’s Clinical Support and Stoma Manager. She says,”It can take a while to adapt to living with a stoma, this is not an easy process, so it is important to seek guidance and educate yourself and loved ones. Taking a new ostomate’s hand, who is about to give up on life, and easing their anxiety by walking alongside them teaching them about life with a stoma and stoma products, until they feel they have regained their independence and will to live is immensely satisfying”…
Read morePublished: 20 March 2023
Updated: 3 March 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health, Work for CANSA
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…
Read morePublished: 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…
Read morePublished: 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.
Read morePublished: 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…
Read morePublished: 19 December 2022
Updated: 7 February 2023
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, SunSmart, Women's Health
