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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
Why Not Have the Kindest Haircut to Benefit Cancer Survivors?
Have you ever felt a sense of regret on watching your beautiful locks, which took you so long to grow, being swept up off the hairdressing salon’s floor? Well, did you know that those very locks can be used to create much-needed wigs for cancer patients? When my friend, Kathy Tinney, decided she wanted to […]
Read morePublished: 20 April 2021
Updated: 5 June 2026
Categories: Get involved
The Journey of a Ponytail to Becoming a CANSA Wig for a Cancer Patient
Special thanks to Tymeless Hair & Wigs for making up wigs for CANSA. See wig making process…
Read morePublished: 9 April 2021
Updated: 1 June 2026
Categories: Get involved
New Volunteer Applications
Please note: If you still wish to apply to become a CANSA Volunteer, please complete the steps below. Steps to Becoming a CANSA Volunteer Step One: Consider What Kind of Volunteer Work You Want to Do: Step Two: Complete the Online Application Form The Volunteer Programme Manager will note what kind of volunteer work you […]
Read morePublished: 8 April 2021
Updated: 31 March 2026
Categories: Become a Volunteer, Volunteers Inspire
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
SANCDA Host Second Happy Hour Xchange
The South African Non-Communicable Disease Alliance (SANCDA) hosted the 2nd Happy Hour Xchange on Thursday, 8 April 2021 at 18:00. Dr Vicki will be Xchanging with Dr Waasila Jassat about COVID-19 in South Africa and NCDs – surfing for survival and surfing the waves, including the 3rd wave expected from the end of April. Dr Waasila is a Public Health Specialist (National Institute for Communicable Diseases – NICD). In part 2, Dr Murray Dryden and Caroline Mudara from NICD are discussing long COVID-19 in South Africa, including how it differs from chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
Read morePublished: 31 March 2021
Updated: 9 April 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Webinars
Let’s Get Chatty About How to Support a Friend who has Cancer
Our partner, Evy Michalopoulos at Filotimo Cancer Project, and CANSA’s Prof Michael Herbst chatted via Zoom on Wednesday, 17 March at 15h00 about how to support friends or a loved one with cancer.
Read morePublished: 17 March 2021
Updated: 18 March 2021
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer
SANCDA Host First Happy Hour Xchange
The South African Non-Communicable Disease Alliance (SANCDA) announced the first NCD’s Happy Hour Xchange on Thursday 18 March 2021 at 18:00 to discuss COVID-19 in South Africa, exploring the risk and priority of comorbidities as we enter the second year, preparing for the second phase of vaccinations, and preparing for the third wave.
Read morePublished: 17 March 2021
Updated: 31 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Webinars
CANSA Social Workers Make a Meaningful Difference
CANSA wishes all our social workers a very happy World Social Work Day! This day is celebrated each year in March to recognise the hard work, dedication and important role that social workers play in the lives of vulnerable families and communities. Thank you to each and every one of you who make a difference in the lives of our patients, and their loved ones, on a daily basis.
Read morePublished: 15 March 2021
Updated: 2 July 2021
Categories: Work for CANSA
18 Ponytails for Duncan
My son, Duncan Clark, (one of twins) was 18 and had osteosarcoma in his left knee leading to a knee replacement. He passed away on the 18th January 2016 and was in ward 18 in Clinton Clinic. On the 18th January 2021 it was 5 years since he passed away and I specifically grew my […]
Read morePublished: 19 February 2021
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Let’s Get Chatty About Childhood Cancer Awareness
As part of International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in February, please join Evy Michalopoulos from Filotimo Cancer Project and her guests, CANSA’s Cara Noble and Vera van Dalen from our CANSA Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) team via Zoom for a chat around childhood cancer…
Read morePublished: 10 February 2021
Updated: 17 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme
Palliative Care within the Univeral Health Coverage Arena Webinar
Presented by Prof Michael Herbst, CANSA’s Health Specialist Consultant along with his guest panel, join us for this very informative session on palliative care.
Read morePublished: 12 December 2020
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Webinars
CANSA Volunteer Info Session – Are You Ready To Join Us
International Volunteers Day is celebrated annually on 5 December to give thanks to volunteers, globally, who selflessly give of themselves to uplift communities and organisations. The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) hosted a virtual information session via Facebook for any new volunteers to find out how they can participate and actively take part in CANSA programmes.
Read morePublished: 2 December 2020
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Media Releases & News, Volunteers Inspire
Cape Times in Conversation with John Owens and Prostate Cancer Survivor via Facebook – 30 November 2020
Join the Cape Times in conversation with CANSA Ambassador and former Mr South Africa, John Owens, with David Pasipanodya, a prostate cancer Survivor and author of ‘Winning Attitudes’ via Facebook 30 November 16:00
Read morePublished: 27 November 2020
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer, Men's Health
Men’s Health Round Table via Facebook Live – 30 November 2020
Men’s Health Round Table via Facebook Live – 30 November 2020 2pm with Cara Noble (social worker and CANSA National Relationship Manager Service), Dr Michele Vanzaghi (medical doctor diagnosed with testicular cancer during lockdown) and David Lucas (prostate cancer Survivor).
Read morePublished: 27 November 2020
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Men's Health
3rd Virtual Five Roses Cuppa For CANSA
Join us for our 3rd and final Summer virtual Cuppa For CANSA Tea Party, hosted by Rozanne McKenzie (news anchor, presenter, MC, actress and voiceover artist) and proudly sponsored by Five Roses Tea!
Read morePublished: 6 November 2020
Updated: 26 February 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars
Wills Week – Who and What in Your Life do You Care most about?
Who and What in Your Life do You Care most about?….
Read morePublished: 26 October 2020
Updated: 2 September 2025
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Facebook Virtual Round Table Discussion with Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients 28 October 2020
A virtual round table discussion featuring metastatic breast cancer patients with CANSA and guests, facilitated by Dr Brenda Kubheka, will take place live on CANSA’s Facebook page on Wednesday, 28 October, 18:00 to 19:00…
Read morePublished: 26 October 2020
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer, Women's Health
Facebook Live Session – Living with Breast Cancer
CANSA wants to encourage women with breast cancer to know that they are not alone, they can get through these challenging times and live a full and productive life.
Read morePublished: 22 October 2020
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer, Women's Health
