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67 Maniere om Kanker te Beveg
English Media Release Vir sommige kankerpasiënte en hulle families is die gereelde pendel na mediese fasiliteite vir behandeling onbekostigbaar. Ander kan nie essensiële sorg tuis bekostig nie en dan is daar diegene wat in die stilte swaarkry, onwetend dat daar gratis berading en ondersteuningsdienste vir hulle beskikbaar is. Dit is waar die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika […]
Read morePublished: 11 July 2024
Updated: 11 July 2024
Categories: Media Releases & News
67 Ways to Help Combat Cancer
Regular commutes to medical facilities for treatment are unaffordable for some cancer patients and their families. Others can’t meet the cost of essential home care and then there are those who suffer in silence, not knowing that there are free counselling and support services available to them. This is where CANSA makes a significant difference to cancer patients, and it needs your help to make its services available to more patients who simply cannot afford what it takes to get better. Find 67 ways in which You can help CANSA’s Care Homes to help Others…
Read morePublished: 10 July 2024
Updated: 26 July 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA George Care Centre, CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
CANSA Social Worker Enhances Cancer Support in Rustenburg
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is excited to announce that Ntebaleng Morudu, Social Worker, is now providing vital services to the Rustenburg area of the North West province. Recognising the need for greater awareness about cancer and the resources available to patients from CANSA, Ntebaleng is dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by cancer in Rustenburg…
Read morePublished: 9 July 2024
Categories: CANSA North West, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, Media Releases & News
CANSA Partners with the Mpumalanga Department of Health
The Cancer Association of South Africa’s (CANSA) Advocacy team regularly lobbies and engages with the Departments of Health and aims to establish partnerships with key National and Provincial stakeholders. CANSA advocates for the training of Primary Health Professional Care Workers on the top five cancers for men and women prevalent in SA. This will help […]
Read morePublished: 9 July 2024
Updated: 10 July 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre
CANSA Partnering with Provincial Departments of Health to Fight Cancer
CANSA’s Advocacy team regularly lobbies and engages with the Departments of Health and aims to establish partnerships with key National and Provincial stakeholders. CANSA advocates for the training of Primary Health Professional Care Workers on the top five cancers for men and women prevalent in SA. This will help with the early detection of cancer in the Primary Health settings and early access to cancer treatment. The focus is mainly with the Provincial Departments of Health, and our CANSA Service team implement the activities in the provinces. To date, four Provincial Departments of Health have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CANSA: Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga. Work continues to engage with the remaining provinces…
Read morePublished: 8 July 2024
Updated: 17 September 2025
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA - Who We Are, CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA East London Care Centre, CANSA George Care Centre, CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
Podcast – A Cancer Diagnosis – Getting Help & CANSA Resources – On the CANSA Couch
Join the On the CANSA Couch guests as we talk about Patient Care with the specific focus on getting help after a cancer diagnosis, what is available from CANSA as well as online resources.
Read morePublished: 2 July 2024
Updated: 23 September 2025
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Patient Care, CANSA's Holistic Cancer Care & Support, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts
CANSA Welcomes Flatdog Bodyguard Sunscreen
2 July 2024 – CANSA is proud to announce Flatdog Bodyguard Sunscreen as a new partner under the CANSA Seal of Recognition (CSOR) Smart Choice Protection category. Flatdog Bodyguard Sunscreen joins an esteemed group of products that align with CANSA’s mission to reduce cancer risk. #LowerCancerRisk #CANSASmartChoice Kudzai Nyaruve, CANSA Seal of Recognition Coordinator, commented […]
Read morePublished: 1 July 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, SunSmart
KANSA Skep Waarde in die Werksplek
English Media Release 26 Junie 2024 – Werksverpligtinge kan dit vir werknemers moeilik maak om mediese ondersoeke te skeduleer en om vas te stel watter stappe hulle kan neem om hul gesondheid te verbeter. Die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) het ’n omvattende welstandsprogram vir werknemers ontwikkel wat gesondheid, kankersiftingstoetse en advies oor hoe om jou […]
Read morePublished: 28 June 2024
Updated: 28 June 2024
Categories: Media Releases & News
CANSA Creates Value for Workplaces
Work commitments can make it difficult for many employees to find the time to have medical check-ups and to explore what steps they can take to improve their health. CANSA has developed a comprehensive employee wellness programme that brings health and cancer screening, as well as health-boosting advice to the workplace…
Read morePublished: 27 June 2024
Updated: 18 July 2024
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Cancer Webinar Series – The man’s fear: Prostate cancer (25 June)
The fifth instalment of this webinar series addressing “The man’s fear: Prostate cancer” – Tuesday 25 June at 09:00 till 11:30
Read morePublished: 14 June 2024
Updated: 27 June 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, Women's Health
Message of Condolence for Professor Lynnette Denny
The CANSA Board, employees and volunteers were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Emerita Professor Lynnette Denny on 9 June. As a cervical cancer researcher, Prof Lynne Denny was highly valued by CANSA. She was a Chief Specialist and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape […]
Read morePublished: 12 June 2024
Updated: 12 June 2024
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board
Wie Versorg Kankerpasiënte se Versorgers?
English Media Release Internasionale Kankeroorwinnaarsdag word in Junie gevier, en die kollig is nie net op oorwinnaars nie, maar ook op hulle versorgers. #InternationalCancerSurvivorsMonth #CANSACares #CANSACareAndSupport #CANSATeleCounselling “Dit is veeleisend, beide fisies en emosioneel, om iemand wat met kanker saamleef, te versorg,” sê Lisa Strydom, Nasionale Bestuurder: Sorg- en Ondersteuningsprogramme vir die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika […]
Read morePublished: 6 June 2024
Updated: 6 June 2024
Categories: Media Releases & News, Uncategorized
Who Cares for Cancer Patients’ Caregivers?
International Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated during June, placing the spotlight not only on cancer survivors, but also their caregivers…
Read morePublished: 6 June 2024
Updated: 28 August 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Love Shack SA Branded Cancer Awareness T-shirts & Mugs to Benefit CANSA
The Love Shack SA will donate R20 from the sale of every cancer awareness T-shirt sold, and R7,50 per standard mug and R9,50 per magic mug sold…
Read morePublished: 2 June 2024
Updated: 11 October 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Caregiving and Cancer, Fundraising Events & Projects, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Tobacco Companies Targeting Teens
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) draws attention to World No Tobacco Day (31 May), driven by the theme ‘Protecting children from tobacco industry interference’. The focus is on promoting stronger regulations that shield youth from harmful tobacco products and deceptive advertising practices…
Read morePublished: 29 May 2024
Updated: 16 July 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, No-Tobacco Campaign, Women's Health
Outrage As KZN Tobacco Bill Public Hearings Still Not Finalised
South Africa’s leading public health and community organisations, united as Protect our Next, are expressing outrage over the lack of confirmation of public hearings for the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill in KwaZulu-Natal, one of the last two remaining provinces yet to have consultations.
Read morePublished: 28 May 2024
Updated: 27 June 2024
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign
Cancer Webinar Series – A Graveyard View: Tobacco and Lung Cancer (28 May 2024)
The fourth instalment of this webinar series addressing “A graveyard view: Tobacco and lung cancer” – 28 May, 09 00 to 11 30…
Read morePublished: 27 May 2024
Updated: 4 June 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, Women's Health
Tabak-maatskappye Teiken Tieners
English Media Release 20 May 2024 -Die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) vestig die aandag op Wêreld Geen Tabak-dag (31 Mei) onder die tema ‘Beskerm kinders teen die inmenging deur die tabak-industrie’. Dit fokus daarop om sterker regulasies te bevorder wat jongmense teen skadelike tabakprodukte en bedrieglike reklame beskerm. #NoTobacco #WorldNoTobaccoDay Volgens KANSA word jongmense al […]
Read morePublished: 22 May 2024
Updated: 22 May 2024
Categories: Media Releases & News
CANSA World Melanoma Day Webinar 2024
RECORDING AVAILABLE: ‘You can’t outrun the sun’, says Dr Donny Fick, general practitioner. Join guest speaker Dr Donny on our webinar to find out about the damaging effects of UV rays and what you can do to lower the skin cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 16 May 2024
Updated: 16 July 2024
Categories: CANSA Webinars, SunSmart
Suid-Afrikaners Ondervind ’n Hoër Risiko van Velkanker
English Media Release 10 Mei 2024 – Die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) sê alhoewel Meimaand die einde van somer aandui met winter wat vinnig nader kom, is dit ook Melanoom Bewusmakingsmaand, wat ons herinner om regdeur die jaar sonslim te wees, ongeag die weersomstandighede. #SunSmart #CANSASunSmart #SkinCancer #LowerCancerRisk #CANSASmartChoice “Suid-Afrika kan die velkanker kapitaal van […]
Read morePublished: 14 May 2024
Updated: 14 May 2024
Categories: Media Releases & News
South Africans at Higher Risk of Skin Cancer
CANSA says that while May marks the end of summer for South Africans with winter fast approaching, it’s also Melanoma Awareness Month, reminding us to continue to be sunsmart throughout the year, no matter the weather conditions…
Read morePublished: 14 May 2024
Updated: 27 June 2024
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, SunSmart, Women's Health
