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Knowledge for Life: CANSA Unveils Podcast Series For #GivingTuesday
In a significant step towards community education, CANSA introduces a podcast series sharing helpful insights into lowering the cancer risk and care. This initiative underlines CANSA’s commitment to educating the public with knowledge that can make a difference in the fight against cancer…
Read morePublished: 28 November 2023
Updated: 28 November 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, About Cancer, Advocacy, Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Highlights, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, Caregiving and Cancer, Environment, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, No Alcohol, No-Tobacco Campaign, Our Corporate Social Investment Partners, SunSmart, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Prostate Cancer – Unmasking The Silent Threat Webinar
Join us on Tuesday 21 November 2023 for an informative webinar about prostate cancer, which has become one of the most common cancers among men in South Africa.
Read morePublished: 16 November 2023
Updated: 22 November 2023
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Men's Health
CANSA withdraws Smart Choice Seal from two sunscreens
CANSA announces that it is withdrawing its Smart Choice Seal from the Kool-a-Chem range of sunscreens currently carrying the CANSA trademark, as of November 2023. This is due to non-compliance and contravention of the license agreement, following random laboratory tests carried out by CANSA.
Read morePublished: 13 November 2023
Updated: 14 November 2023
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, Media Releases & News, SunSmart
Comedy Central’s Novemballs Campaign: A Hilarious Mission to Protect Your Precious Jewels
Comedy Central, the brand that makes life funnier, is proud to announce the return of its award-winning cancer-awareness campaign, Novemballs! As a brand that always strives to tell the funny truths, Comedy Central is taking this opportunity to spotlight the importance of “taking care of your balls”. Comedy Central has teamed up with CANSA to bring you Novemballs, a testicular cancer awareness campaign to educate men about lowering their cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 7 November 2023
Updated: 9 November 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
Prostate Cancer – Unmasking the Silent Threat
It’s Men’s Health month in November and the CANSA puts the focus on an inconspicuous yet significant issue that affects a substantial portion of the South African male population. Prostate cancer, a subtle but formidable adversary, has quietly become one of the most common cancers among men in the nation…
Read morePublished: 30 October 2023
Updated: 6 November 2023
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
Tharika M Health Support CANSA Breast Cancer Awareness with BPA and Lead Free Glass Water Bottles Plus Recipes
Tharika M Health Wellness Centre are supporting CANSA’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign by selling BPA and lead free glass water bottles, including infusion recipes inside, and giving 10 % of the proceeds per bottle to CANSA. Tharika M Health have not forgotten the men, and blue bottles are also available…
Read morePublished: 30 October 2023
Updated: 30 October 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Sterling Tungsten’s ‘Pink Ribbon’ Watch Charm will Benefit CANSA
Sterling Tungsten will donate 10% from the proceeds of the Pink Ribbon watch charm to CANSA, in support of its Women’s Health Awareness Campaign from October to December 2023…
Read morePublished: 19 October 2023
Updated: 19 October 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Dress Donation Brightens Lives of Women Affected by Cancer
In a remarkable display of true sisterhood, almost 1 000 ‘gently worn’ dresses have been donated by South African women to others who are struggling to cope with the hindering burden of cancer.
Read morePublished: 17 October 2023
Updated: 31 October 2023
Categories: Our Corporate Social Investment Partners, Women's Health
Renel Le Roux and Zanele Mkhwanazi Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) survivors Share their Journey
Two Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) survivors share their journey as we mark International Metastatic Breast Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 13 October 2023
Updated: 31 October 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Cheeky CANSA Campaign Encourages Female Shoppers to Check out their ‘Melons’
To encourage self-screening, CANSA has joined hands with retail chain Food Lover’s Market and Grid Worldwide, a leading branding and design agency, in a national campaign that appeals to shoppers to check their breasts as often as they check out their fruit and vegetables. Taking place in October, for breast cancer awareness month, the Check Them Out campaign will see the fresh produce aisles of all 300 Food Lover’s stores across the country brandished with cheeky stickers to remind women to perform home self-examinations to spot lumps, bumps and other irregularities, which could be signs of breast cancer…
Read morePublished: 29 September 2023
Updated: 31 October 2023
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Impact of Breast Cancer on Mental Health
Breast cancer affects many South African women being the most common among women in the country. Prioritising mental well-being can make the breast cancer journey more manageable. CANSA understands this and offers counselling services and support groups to support cancer survivors and caregivers emotionally.
Read morePublished: 28 September 2023
Updated: 31 October 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Die Impak van Borskanker op Geestesgesondheid
Borskanker affekteer baie Suid-Afrikaanse vroue en is die mees algemene kanker onder vroue in die land. Deur jou geesteswelstand te prioritiseer, kan die borskankerervaring meer hanteerbaar maak. KANSA verstaan dit, en bied beradingsdienste en ondersteuningsgroepe om kankeroorwinnaars en versorgers emosioneel te ondersteun.
Read morePublished: 27 September 2023
Updated: 29 September 2023
Categories: Cope with Cancer, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Pink Trees for Pauline – Wrapped in Colour – United in Hope
Now in its 11th year of making a difference, Pink Trees for Pauline continues to shine a spotlight on the needs of cancer communities in South Africa. Hundreds of kilometres of material will again be wrapped around the trunks of trees in over 140 towns this year, as this charity continues to encourage collaboration and find new and bright ways to raise funds towards this worthy cause. Pink Trees for Pauline’s colourful headscarf designed to showcase its quintessentially South African spirit, culminated in the aptly named #doekwithadifference campaign in partnership with CANSA and is now in its sixth consecutive year. Earrings and bracelets are also available…
Read morePublished: 27 September 2023
Updated: 31 October 2023
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
The Hollard DareDevil is Coming to Your Hood this October
South African men and boys urged to run cancer “outta your hood” in aid of prostate and testicular cancer awareness. Don’t be alarmed when you see groups of men and boys running around your neighbourhood in purple speedos in October. Better yet, get involved. This run with a difference that makes a difference is the annual Hollard Daredevil Run and it’s coming to your kasi, your hood, your campus, and your street on Friday, 13 October 2023…
Read morePublished: 27 September 2023
Updated: 16 October 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
Frequently Asked Questions – Breast Cancer
Why the focus on breast cancer? Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in South Africa with a lifetime risk of 1 in 27, according to the 2019 National Cancer Registry (NCR). There is growing concern that most women present with late-stage cancers, which makes for a difficult prognosis. Who is at risk […]
Read morePublished: 21 September 2023
Updated: 21 September 2023
Categories: Types of cancer, Women's Health
Casting Light on Lymphoma: Understanding a Stealthy Disease
CANSA marks World Lymphoma Day on 15 September, raising awareness of lymphoma, a cancer impacting thousands of lives. This annual event highlights the importance of early detection, advancements in treatment, and the determined spirit of individuals living with lymphoma head-on. Chantel Memziwe, a cancer survivor, shares a remarkable tale of courage and resilience, when getting Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL). Diagnosed twice with this cancer, first in 2017 with stage 4 NHL, Chantel’s journey symbolises unwavering determination…
Read morePublished: 13 September 2023
Updated: 14 September 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Highlights, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Chantel Memziwe NHL Survivor Outrunning Cancer – Perseverance Leads to Triumph
Chantel Memziwe is a determined lady! Never letting her cancer diagnosis or treatment get the best of her, she kept pursuing her love of running and achieving the goals she had set for herself. We are so fortunate that she is one of our CANSA Active Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Ambassadors for 2023. Chantel is also a member of our Facebook Support group for cancer patients and loved ones, Champions of Hope. Read her remarkable story of perseverance…
Read morePublished: 13 September 2023
Updated: 29 September 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, I have Cancer, Stories of Hope, Women's Health
SICAD SA – Pink Masking Tape to Benefit CANSA
SICAD SA will be selling pink masking tape to benefit CANSA. 5% of the selling price per roll of Pink Masking Tape (Eurocel) will be donated to CANSA from October 2023, in order raise awareness of breast cancer.. Available in different sizes…
Read morePublished: 11 September 2023
Updated: 2 October 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Preserving Hope: Fertility Discussions for Female Cancer Patients
CANSA highlights the impact of a cancer diagnosis on women, regarding fertility. Discussions about preserving fertility should happen before cancer surgery or treatments begin. Many women reported limited information received from healthcare providers about the impact of cancer treatment on their future fertility.
Read morePublished: 7 August 2023
Updated: 31 August 2023
Categories: Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Putting the Care in CANSA Care Month
CANSA celebrates CANSA Care Month in August to highlight its service offerings. We highlight our new CANSA Information and Support Desks at public hospitals, run by staff and trained volunteers. CANSA also developed a series of ‘Coping with Cancer’ posters in English, Afrikaans, seSotho, seTswana, isiXhosa, isiZulu.
Read morePublished: 7 August 2023
Updated: 21 September 2023
Categories: I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Ons Plaas die Sorg in KANSA Sorgmaand
KANSA vier gedurende Augustus KANSA se ondersteuningsaanbiedinge. Ons lig die nuwe KANSA Inligtings- en Ondersteuningstoonbanke by sommige openbare hospitale uit wat deur personeel en opgeleide vrywilligers behartig word. KANSA het verder ’n reeks ‘Verwerking van Kanker’-plakkate ontwikkel wat beskikbaar is in Engels, Afrikaans, seSotho, seTswana, isiXhosa, isiZulu
Read morePublished: 3 August 2023
Updated: 24 August 2023
Categories: Cope with Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
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