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Media Releases & News
Read CANSA’s media releases in the posts below – and click here for the latest info re Shavathon, Relay For Life, Cuppa For CANSA, and CANSA Active news.
Media Queries
If you would like to arrange an interview with CANSA, please contact our Head: Marketing & Communication, Lucy Balona email: lbalona@cansa.org.za and cc: Melissa Zaayman mzaayman@cansa.org.za
Media Partners
Newsclip & Press Alert
Find out more about CANSA’s media tracking partner, Newsclip. MyPressOffice is part of Newsclip. Register with MyPressOffice to follow CANSA’s latest news.
Buddies for Life / Oncology Buddies
Buddies for Life delivers lifestyle-orientated online content in an appealing, uplifting format to breast cancer Survivors.
Oncology Buddies (included in each Buddies for Life publication) caters for other cancer awareness and the various support groups. The focus is on awareness, education and support.
CANSA contributes articles to Buddies for Life / Oncology Buddies emagazine.
Wellbeings Africa
CANSA is excited to be collaborating with WellBeings Africa to spread the word about lowering cancer risk and the importance of recognising the symptoms of cancer, and going for regular cancer screening to promote early detection of cancer, throughout Africa. This collaboration will see CANSA’s information spread on WellBeings Africa platforms.
Your Wellness Matters
Your Wellness Matters is a free community newspaper focused on health and wellness promotion. Our goal is to provide our readers with access to credible, preventative health and wellness information inclusive of, but not limited to physical, mental, nutritional, emotional, financial, educational and social wellness. We are proud to be a media partner of the CANSA organisation.
PurpleMoss Media Provides Coverage for CANSA
CANSA thanks PurpleMoss Media for the coverage they provide for CANSA at SPAR Pharmacies…
Nutri-Reset Digital Publication
CANSA contributes articles to the Nutri-Reset emagazine.
Mzanzihealth
Mzanzihealth online magazine covers the entire gamut of health-related issues, activities, experiences, products and more.
CANSA contributes articles to this magazine.
RetailMed Holdings Magazine
CANSA is thankful to RetailMed Holdings, a trusted digital publishing company, for publishing about CANSA services free of charge.
Radio Laeveld
We are grateful to Radio Laeveld for doing monthly interviews with CANSA and sharing it with their listeners. If you missed an interview, catch up on PodBean…
OFM
Thank you to OFM for doing quarterly interviews with CANSA promoting our service. If you missed an interview, catch up here…
Radio Kragbron
Ons waardeer Radio Kragbron en die gereelde onderhoude met KANSA. Luister gerus…
Queries CANSA
For general queries, please call the CANSA Help Desk toll free line on 0800 22 66 22, or email us at info@cansa.org.za
Invest in Wellbeing Despite COVID
Corporate Wellness Week takes place in South Africa from 6 to 10 July 2021 and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) encourages employers to take this opportunity to assist employees by asking them to identify health risks using CANSA’s online Lifestyle Risk Assessment. (Image taken prior to COVID-19 all safety protocols are followed during screening)
Read morePublished: 1 July 2021
Updated: 2 August 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Cancer Survivor Stories Inspire Hope
CANSA celebrates 90 years of service in 2021 and looks forward to celebrating International Cancer Survivors’ Day in June with cancer patients and loved ones. CANSA recognises the courage displayed by those affected by cancer as they go through diagnosis, treatment and side effects, and the benefit of support throughout this journey from fellow Survivors. CANSA invites 90 cancer patients and more, assisted by the organisation to share their story of Hope to inspire others.
Read morePublished: 26 May 2021
Updated: 2 August 2021
Categories: I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Stories of Hope
Commit to Quit
CANSA is in full support of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) year-long global campaign for World No Tobacco Day 2021 – ‘Commit to Quit’. WHO calls on all governments to ensure their citizens have access to advice, toll-free quit lines, mobile and digital quit smoking services, nicotine replacement therapies and other tools that are proven to help people quit smoking. Image credit: Freepik
Read morePublished: 24 May 2021
Updated: 24 June 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, 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
Protect Your Interests When Giving
Afrikaanse Media Vrystelling The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) values and protect its supporters by urging them to be aware of scammers who seek to imitate legitimate organisations like CANSA and take advantage of their goodwill towards those affected by cancer. Elize Joubert, CANSA CEO says, ”The difficulty is that scammers often pose as […]
Read morePublished: 20 April 2021
Updated: 4 May 2022
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Beskerm Jou Belange Wanneer Jy Donasies Maak
English Media Release Die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) waardeer en wil ons ondersteuners beskerm, daarom doen ons ‘n beroep op die publiek om te alle tye bewus te wees van swendelaars wat moontlik poog om organisasies soos KANSA na te boots en voordeel te probeer trek uit guns teenoor mense wat deur kanker geraak word. […]
Read morePublished: 20 April 2021
Updated: 4 May 2022
Categories: Media Releases & News
KANSA en SACRS stel Kolorektale Kanker Bewusmaking en Ondersteuning Bekend
English Media Release 7 April 2021 – KANSA in vennootskap met die South African Colorectal Society (SACRS) stel sy Kolorektale Kanker Bewusmakings- en Ondersteuningsprogram bekend ter ondersteuning van Wêreld Gesondheidsdag op 7 April 2021. As gevolg van COVID-19 is siftingstoetse en behandeling vertraag, maar KANSA moedig almal aan om hul gesondheid te prioritiseer. #LowerCancerRisk #ColorectalCancer […]
Read morePublished: 7 April 2021
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News
CANSA and SACRS Launch Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Support
SA in partnership with The South African Colorectal Society (SACRS) launches its Colorectal Awareness and Support Programme on World Health Day, 7 April 2021. COVID-19 has led to a delay in screenings and treatment as CANSA urges all to make health a priority.
Read morePublished: 6 April 2021
Updated: 4 October 2021
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
CANSA Committed to Cervical Cancer Awareness & Support
CANSA launches its Cervical Cancer Awareness and Support Campaign on International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Day on 4 March 2021. HPV is the primary cause of cervical cancer in women, resulting in 300 000 deaths due to cervical cancer globally per annum.
Read morePublished: 3 March 2021
Updated: 4 October 2021
Categories: Advocacy, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
CANSA Participates in Lung Cancer Research with the University of KwaZulu-Natal
CANSA is partnering with the University of KwaZulu- Natal-Multinational Lung Cancer Control Programme (UKZN-MLCCP) under the leadership of Dr Themba Ginindza and other Co-Principal Investigators for a three-year period.
Read morePublished: 15 February 2021
Updated: 1 August 2022
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Research, Media Releases & News
CANSA TLC Supports Families Affected by Cancer
International Childhood Cancer Day (15 February) is celebrated annually around the world to raise awareness of childhood cancer and the importance of support for children, teenagers and parents. The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) recognises that these families need support all year round, and has continued to provide this through its CANSA TLC programme amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read morePublished: 11 February 2021
Updated: 24 June 2021
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News
Purchase Cancer Screening Vouchers
Purchase a cancer screening voucher as a token of affection, as early detection is key in fight against cancer and can saves lives. Vouchers available for purchase until 31 March 2021 and vouchers valid until 1 May 2021.
Read morePublished: 9 February 2021
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
CANSA Shavathon to Keep Fighting Cancer
2021 promises to offer much excitement as CANSA celebrates 90 years of service. Shavathon events, for the first time, are spread out from 27 February to 27 March 2021 (extended to May 2021) to ensure the necessary COVID-19 safety regulations are in place.
Read morePublished: 3 February 2021
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Be Proactive about Protecting Your Skin
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) urges individuals to be proactive about protecting their skin and being aware of changes to their skin. Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and as South Africa has one of the highest monitored ultraviolet (UV) levels in the world, it also has one of the highest incidences of skin cancer globally.
Read morePublished: 7 December 2020
Updated: 5 November 2024
Categories: Media Releases & News, SunSmart
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 Talks and Webinars, Media Releases & News, Volunteers Inspire
Men to Take Advantage of Cancer Screening Available
This November, CANSA calls on men to be responsible for their health and to take advantage of cancer screening available at CANSA Care Centres. The five leading cancers affecting men* according to the 2016 National Cancer Registry (NCR) are prostate, colorectal, lung, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and bladder cancer. #CANSAscreening #MensHealth
Read morePublished: 5 November 2020
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health
Online Support to Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
CANSA launches its iSurvivor Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) email support programme as part of breast cancer awareness month in October. In addition to existing online support offerings and ground level support programmes for cancer patients, this programme is aimed at assisting and helping mostly MBC patients with their experienced challenges.
Read morePublished: 22 October 2020
Updated: 15 August 2024
Categories: I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
CANSA Play Vital Role with Life-saving Support
September is International Childhood Cancer Awareness month and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) highlights support available to children and parents affected by cancer, through its CANSA Tough Living with Cancer’s (TLC) Broviac / Port and Prosthetics programme and CANSA Tele Counselling service. #CANSATLC #ChildhoodCancer #CANSAcares
Read morePublished: 23 September 2020
Updated: 21 April 2022
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News
Time to ACT on NCDs and Build Back Better
CANSA is partnering with the South African Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (SANCDA) to support the Global Week for Action on NCDs (7 to 11 September 2020). Hosted annually by the global NCD Alliance, the theme for 2020 is ‘Accountability’. #ActOnNCDs #BuildBackBetter
Read morePublished: 3 September 2020
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Media Releases & News
COVID-19 and NCDs – a Newly Acknowledged Vulnerability
The South Africa Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (SA NCDs Alliance) is raising concern over the systemic neglect of non-communicable conditions (NCDs) like obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, asthma and mental health problems due to neglected NCDs prevention and treatment.
Read morePublished: 20 August 2020
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Media Releases & News
Women to Take Time to Exercise Right to Screening
In August, CANSA encourages women to take care of themselves by knowing their bodies, the signs of cancer and taking up their right to cancer screening to promote early detection. #WomensHealth #CANSAscreening #BreastCancer #CervicalCancer #WomensMonth
Read morePublished: 5 August 2020
Updated: 22 July 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
