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CANSA Virtual Support Group

CANSA is launching a new monthly virtual support group starting Saturday, 24 May from 11:00 to 12:00 via Zoom.

Published: 22 May 2025
Updated: 17 June 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health

World No Tobacco Day 2025 Sound Bites

Published: 21 May 2025
Updated: 21 May 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News

Damprook (vaping) is nie ‘n Veilige Vorm van rook vir Jongmense (of Volwassenes) nie, waarsku KANSA    

English Media Release 20 Mei 2025 – Op 31 Mei word Wêreld Geen Tabakdag gevier, en die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) vestig die aandag op die wanpraktyke van die tabakbedryf omdat hulle doelbewus damprook produkte aan tieners en jonger kinders bemark. En ‘n dag vroeër sal KANSA saam met die Suid-Afrikaanse jeug stap om die […]

Published: 21 May 2025
Updated: 21 May 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News

Vaping is Not a Safe Form of Smoking for Youngsters (or Adults) Warns CANSA

As the world marks World No Tobacco Day on 31 May, CANSA is calling out the tobacco industry for deliberately marketing vaping products to teenagers and younger children. And one day earlier, CANSA will be walking with South African youth to draw attention to this alarming trend…

Published: 20 May 2025
Updated: 29 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Environment, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, No-Tobacco Campaign, Women's Health

Not My First Career Choice – Now My Passion – Sr Mpho Nkosi (CANSA)

While nursing wasn’t Mpho Nkosi’s first career choice when she left school, it eventually became her calling. On International Nurses Day, 12 May, CANSA is sharing Mpho’s story as one of the ways in which to pay tribute to the valuable contribution these often unsung healthcare heroes make to society. CANSA salutes the more than 270 000 registered nurses in South Africa…

Published: 12 May 2025
Updated: 2 June 2025
Categories: Advocacy, Work for CANSA

Kolorektale Kanker – Die Krag van Balans – Vesel en Kolongesondheid

Terwyl genetika ‘n rol speel, maak leefstylkeuses ‘n groot verskil aan die risiko om kolorektale kanker te ontwikkel, sê Lorraine Govender, nasionale bestuurder: Gesondheid van die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA), van een van die top vyf mees algemene kankers in Suid-Afrika.

Published: 27 March 2025
Updated: 27 March 2025
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, Dietary Tips, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Women's Health

Colorectal Cancer – The Power of Balance – Fibre and Gut Health

While genetics play a role, lifestyle choices make a big difference to the risk of developing colorectal cancer, says Lorraine Govender, National Manager: Health of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), of one of the top five most common cancers in South Africa.

Published: 27 March 2025
Updated: 11 August 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, Dietary Tips, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Women's Health

Shavathon Mall Events (1 – 2 March 2025)

All you need to know…where, when and how…

Published: 28 February 2025
Updated: 6 March 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects

Fearless Hair to Show You Care: CANSA Shavathon 2025 Launches 1st March

CANSA is excited to announce the 23rd annual CANSA Shavathon, launching on Saturday, 1 March 2025, at selected shopping malls across the country. The Shavathon will continue with community and workplace events throughout March, bringing South Africans together in a bold show of solidarity with those affected by cancer.

Published: 22 February 2025
Updated: 6 March 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News

Podcast – The Truth About Emerging Tobacco Products – On the CANSA Couch

In the first episode of our Tobacco Control Series with On The CANSA Couch, we uncover the hidden dangers of new and emerging tobacco products.

Published: 21 February 2025
Categories: No-Tobacco Campaign, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts

Vreeslose Hare Wys Jou Omgee: KANSA Shavathon 2025 Word Op 1 Maart Bekendgestel

Die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) is opgewonde om die 23ste jaarlikse KANSA Shavathon aan te kondig, wat op Saterdag, 1 Maart 2025 by uitgesoekte winkelsentrums regoor die land bekendgestel word. Die Shavathon sal regdeur Maart voortgaan met gemeenskaps- en werkplekgeleenthede om Suid-Afrikaners bymekaar te bring in ‘n gewaagde blyk van solidariteit met diegene wat deur kanker geraak word.

Published: 18 February 2025
Updated: 27 March 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News

Hair’s Angels Rise Again to CANSA’s Shavathon Challenge

This year sees the Hair’s Angels led by Tina Traill, coming together again in Fourways to raise funds for CANSA annual Shavathon. It’s been 10 years since Traill and her team first took on the Shavathon challenge and this year will see them doing it again but on a much larger scale.

Published: 18 February 2025
Updated: 12 May 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News

Gedissiplineerde Kankersorg Bevorder Kinders Se Herstel

Elke jaar herinner Internasionale Kinderkankerdag, wat op 15 Februarie gehou word, ons daaraan dat kanker geen ouderdomsbeperking het nie. Die veldtog verhoog ook bewustheid van die ondersteuning wat kinders en tieners met kanker nodig het om hulle te help om die siekte te beveg en hul lewensgehalte te verbeter.

Published: 12 February 2025
Updated: 14 February 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News

Disciplined Cancer Care Boosts Children’s Recovery

Each year International Childhood Cancer Day, held on 15 February, reminds us that cancer has no age restriction. The campaign also raises awareness of the support that children and teenagers with cancer need to help them to fight the disease and to improve their quality of life.

Published: 12 February 2025
Updated: 6 March 2025
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News

CANSA Welcomes Solar Buddies as a Cause-Related Marketing Partner

CANSA is excited to partner with Solar Buddies, an award-winning, child-friendly sunscreen applicator designed to make sun protection easier and more accessible.

Published: 10 February 2025
Updated: 11 May 2026
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Reduce Cancer Risk, SunSmart

Wrap Yourself in Support: CANSA to Benefit from GEM Satin Scarf Sales

By owning a GEM Scarf, you will not only have a symbol of elegance, sophistication, and refined taste but a percentage of all sales will be donated to CANSA. 

Published: 5 February 2025
Updated: 10 November 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

Regular Exercise Preceding Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Lower Likelihood of Cancer Progression and Death

29 January 2025 – New Discovery Vitality research: Engaging in regular physical activity before a cancer diagnosis can significantly reduce the risk of cancer progression and mortality, according to new research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study, conducted by Discovery Vitality in partnership with researchers from Wits University and the University […]

Published: 5 February 2025
Updated: 5 February 2025
Categories: CANSA's Seal of Recognition, CANSA's Seal of Recognition - Physical Activity Category

World Cancer Day Campaign ‘United by Unique’ – Posters 2025

World Cancer Day 2025 Posters ‘United by Unique’…

Published: 27 January 2025
Updated: 27 January 2026
Categories: World Cancer Day - 4 Feb

Video – World Cancer Day ‘United by Unique’

Published: 23 January 2025
Updated: 22 May 2026
Categories: World Cancer Day - 4 Feb

2025 – World Cancer Day Campaign – Year One: ‘United by Unique’ 

2025 – World Cancer Day is marked every year on 4 February and highlighted by CANSA. Led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the new global World Cancer Day campaign theme, 2025-2027 is ‘United by Unique’ calling for a fundamental shift in cancer care and health systems worldwide towards a people-centred approach.   The campaign recognises that every experience with cancer is unique, and everyone has unique needs, perspectives, and a story to tell; yet, people touched by cancer are united in a shared ambition to see governments implement policies to improve cancer prevention, deliver health systems which treat patients with cancer effectively and successfully, resulting in more people surviving their cancer and leading long and healthier lives…   

Published: 22 January 2025
Updated: 27 January 2026
Categories: World Cancer Day - 4 Feb

Wêreld Kankerdag-veldtog ‘In Uniekheid Verenig’ 

KANSA beklemtoon Wêreld Kankerdag wat jaarliks op 4 Februarie gevier word. Die Unie vir Internasionale Kankerbeheer (UICC) is aan die stuur van sake, en die nuwe Wêreld Kankerdag veldtog-tema vir 2025-2027 is ‘Verenig in Uniekheid’ (‘United by Unique’).” Dit vra vir ’n fundamentele verandering in kankersorg en gesondheidstelsels wêreldwyd, na ’n mens-gesentreerde benadering.  Die veldtog herken dat elke ervaring met kanker uniek is, en dat almal unieke behoeftes en perspektiewe het, asook ’n storie het om te vertel. Tog deel mense wat deur kanker geraak word ’n ambisie om te sien dat regerings beleid implementeer om kankervoorkoming te verbeter, en gesondheidstelsels voorsien wat pasiënte met kanker effektief en suksesvol behandel, sodat meer mense kanker kan oorwin en langer, gesonder lewens kan lei…

Published: 22 January 2025
Updated: 27 January 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News