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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
Gary Rom Gives Back to Survivors in Style for CANSA’s 90th
CANSA is excited to be partnering with Gary Rom Hairdressing to celebrate 90 years of fighting cancer through research, education and support. Gary Rom is giving back to CANSA Survivors in style by offering 90 cancer survivors the Gary Rom hair experience at salons countrywide. #HairTellsAStory #CANSA90
Read morePublished: 5 May 2021
Updated: 9 July 2021
Categories: CANSA 90th Anniversary, Media Releases & News, Our Corporate Social Investment Partners
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
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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
Categories: Get involved
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
