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Ovarian Cancer
CANSA is a partner of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition and annually on the 8th May, marks World Ovarian Cancer Day to help raise awareness of the disease, affecting many women in South Africa. Read about important facts, symptoms and risk factors regarding Ovarian Cancer. Information also available in Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu and seSotho…
Read morePublished: 7 May 2023
Updated: 1 November 2024
Categories: Types of cancer, Women's Health
Towards Freedom from Tobacco and Nicotine – the Tobacco Control Bill
This Freedom Day advocates of tobacco control are highlighting the power of the law to protect our rights to freedom and health, while calling for the passing of new legislation to free South Africa from addiction and other harms associated with the use of tobacco and related products including e-cigarettes. “As we commemorate our first democratic elections, let’s celebrate the power of good governance and law to change lives for the better and protect our future. We believe in creating a tobacco-free and nicotine-free South Africa. The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, currently in parliament, will help us do that,” says Dr Sharon Nyatsanza, Deputy Director of the National Council Against Smoking (NCAS). Show your support for a tobacco-free and nicotine-free South Africa this Freedom Day by visiting www.protectournext.co.za and pledging your support for the Bill. Let’s pass the Bill in 2023!
Read morePublished: 26 April 2023
Updated: 4 July 2023
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, No-Tobacco Campaign, Women's Health
CANSA Ask The Expert Virtual Support Group – 26 April 2023
Join our virtual support group – on 26 April 2023 – where guest speaker, Dr Kerry-Ann Louw discusses depression and anxiety.
Read morePublished: 21 April 2023
Updated: 30 May 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
CANSA Partners with Capital Legacy
CANSA has partnered with Capital Legacy, South Africa’s largest wills and estate specialists, to help more people get their valid wills in place…
Read morePublished: 20 April 2023
Updated: 9 October 2024
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Wêreld Gesondheidsdag –Let op tekens van jou kolon
English Media Release KANSA beklemtoon die belangrikheid van kolorektale gesondheid op Wêreld Gesondheidsdag (7 April). Kolorektale kanker is onder die top drie kankers vir mans en vroue, volgens die Nasionale Kankerregister (2019). Kolorektale kanker was vroeër met ouer volwassenes geassosieer, maar jonger volwassenes word deesdae meer gereeld hiermee gediagnoseer. KANSA is ten gunste van gereelde […]
Read morePublished: 4 April 2023
Updated: 12 April 2023
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
World Health Day – Listen to Your Gut
CANSA emphasises the importance of colorectal health on World Health Day (7 April). Colorectal cancer, is among the top three for men and women in South Africa according to the National Cancer Register (2019). Previously colorectal cancer was associated with older adults, however younger adults are being diagnosed more frequently. CANSA promotes regular cancer screening, especially if there is a family history of colorectal cancer, or if any warning signs present to investigate this by making an appointment with a medical health practitioner and take steps to lower the personal cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 29 March 2023
Updated: 8 December 2023
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Types of cancer, Women's Health
CANSA Service Spotlight – Sr Vlooi Venter and Stoma Department on World Ostomy Day
Sr Vlooi Venter is CANSA’s Clinical Support and Stoma Manager. She says,”It can take a while to adapt to living with a stoma, this is not an easy process, so it is important to seek guidance and educate yourself and loved ones. Taking a new ostomate’s hand, who is about to give up on life, and easing their anxiety by walking alongside them teaching them about life with a stoma and stoma products, until they feel they have regained their independence and will to live is immensely satisfying”…
Read morePublished: 20 March 2023
Updated: 3 March 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health, Work for CANSA
CANSA Men Supporting Men Cancer Support Group – 22 March 2023
22 March 2023 – CANSA support group member, Ben George, shares his journey with cancer.
Read morePublished: 16 March 2023
Updated: 23 March 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health
CANSA Joins LocumBase at SAPHEX 2023 to Offer Free Screening to Medical Professionals
15 to 16 MARCH 2023: Medical professionals like the rest of the general population, need reminding that early detection saves lives. Many lead busy lifestyles and fall into the routine and rigmarole of taking care of others’ needs before their own. LocumBase in partnership with CANSA will give medical professionals the opportunity to get screened for breast cancer, access to the CANSA FotoFinder™ which will help screen skin risk factors as well as an opportunity to take a one-on-one lifestyle risk assessment, all facilitated by specialised registered nurses from CANSA. These services will be offered FREE of any charges at SAPHEX 2023, stand C27…
Read morePublished: 13 March 2023
Updated: 17 March 2023
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Gauteng, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Choose Your Cooking Oil Wisely
Article written by Megan Pentz-Kluyts, CANSA Nutrition and Dietetics consultant Walking down the supermarket aisle and seeing the rows of shelves packed with different kinds of cooking oils, can make for a daunting task in how to choose the oils that help better support you and your family’s health. Diet has become one of the […]
Read morePublished: 7 March 2023
Updated: 7 March 2023
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category
Remembering Mark Pilgrim
CANSA is deeply saddened by the loss of a long-time friend, and supporter, Mark Pilgrim. One of South Africa’s most treasured radio personalities, Mark was also a beloved CANSA Ambassador supporting CANSA Shavathon as well as being a Daredevil champion and numerous fundraising events in the capacity of MC for many years. He was also an avid activist for raising awareness around cancers affecting men, especially testicular cancer and promoting men’s health awareness.
Read morePublished: 7 March 2023
Updated: 31 March 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health
HPV Awareness Key In Lowering Cervical Cancer Risk
CANSA is proud to support the International Papillomavirus Society’s (IPVS) #OneLessWorry campaign this International Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Day, 4 March 2023, as part of its on-going efforts to raise awareness of certain HPV strains resulting in cervical cancer. The #OneLessWorry HPV campaign aims to increase public awareness and understanding of the HPV virus and to promote the importance of the lowering of risk through HPV vaccinations, regular screenings, namely Pap smears, and diagnosis and treatment of papillomavirus-related disease…
Read morePublished: 2 March 2023
Updated: 30 May 2023
Categories: Advocacy, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
CANSA Men Supporting Men Cancer Support Group – 22 February 2023
22 February 2023 – Topic: Palliative Care and My Cancer Journey – the speaker is Dr Thilo Govender…
Read morePublished: 20 February 2023
Updated: 22 February 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health
CANSA Shavathon: 20 Years of Solidarity with Cancer Survivors
It’s that time of the year to shave, spray and donate at the CANSA 20th annual Shavathon fundraising event taking place, at various shopping centres across South Africa, on Saturday 25 February 2023, with certain venues also hosting events on Sunday, 26 February 2023. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Shavathon is one of the highlights on the CANSA calendar bringing families, friends and colleagues together in solidarity with cancer survivors. Losing hair is a common side effect of cancer treatment so participants show support by donating a fee to shave or spray their hair…
Read morePublished: 19 February 2023
Updated: 14 March 2023
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Webinar – Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults Living with Cancer by CANSA TLC
Webinar – RECORDING available: Learn about the web-based interventions and resources CANSA TLC will offer to help build resilience for young adults to cope with cancer. The objective is to address the specific unique needs of adolescents and young adults, when diagnosed with cancer…
Read morePublished: 13 February 2023
Updated: 30 March 2023
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Webinars, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Men's Health, Women's Health
Video: Melanoma Patient Webinar
Recording available – ‘Let’s get under the skin of melanoma – mutation matters’. Exploring testing, early diagnosis and treatment…
Read morePublished: 19 December 2022
Updated: 7 February 2023
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, SunSmart, Women's Health
Naniki Seboni – Brown Skin Girl
People of all skin types are at risk for melanoma. When Naniki was told that she had Stage 3 malignant melanoma, she asked, “What is that?” To which the doctors explained skin cancer. Her response was, “But, I’m black?” Naniki goes on to explain, “I had never heard of a black person having skin cancer. Yes, prostate and cervical but not skin cancer…”
Read morePublished: 17 December 2022
Updated: 18 September 2024
Categories: Stories of Hope, SunSmart
Katherine Burger Shares Melanoma Diagnosis
Says Katherine, “Melanomas can look like any lump or bump, so that’s it’s so important to know our bodies and watch for changes. You should do a skin self-examination every few weeks. Most importantly, this is why EVERYONE should have an annual skin check by a dermatologist.”
Read morePublished: 16 December 2022
Updated: 7 February 2023
Categories: Stories of Hope, SunSmart
Lung Cancer Awareness Video
CANSA is concerned about the low awareness of lung cancer. More than two-thirds of patients are diagnosed at a late stage, when the cancer has already spread to other parts of the body. If lung cancer is found at an earlier stage, when it’s small and before it has spread, it’s more likely to be successfully treated. This concern led to a partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal for a Multinational Lung Cancer Control Programme (UKZN-MLCCP)…
Read morePublished: 10 December 2022
Updated: 31 July 2024
Categories: Advocacy, Men's Health, Types of cancer, Women's Health
CANSA Men Supporting Men Cancer Support group – 7 December 2022
Whytie de Witt will be sharing about his cancer journey…
Read morePublished: 2 December 2022
Updated: 9 December 2022
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health
Help Needed For CANSA Volunteers
Can you help? We would love to be able to provide our volunteers with the tools they need to operate within their communities – be it with a laptop, smartphone, training and upskilling on computer software and social media platforms or assistance with mobile data so that they can, optimally, continue with their work for CANSA. We’re operating with a business model that relies on technology and it’s important for volunteers to be able to attend meetings, training, and supervision sessions online. So, we appeal to the public and corporates and invite them to show their community spirit by helping us with donations and sponsorships of these items to keep our volunteers active in the communities where they work…
Read morePublished: 1 December 2022
Updated: 7 February 2023
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Volunteers Inspire, Women's Health
