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Radio Spots – Lung Cancer Awareness & Symptoms
SABC English https://cansa.org.za/files/2021/11/Lung-Cancer-Advert-SABC-English-v2.mp3 SABC Zulu https://cansa.org.za/files/2021/11/Lung-Cancer-Advert-SABC-Zulu-v2.mp3 General English https://cansa.org.za/files/2021/11/Lung-Cancer-Advert-English-general-v2.mp3 General Zulu https://cansa.org.za/files/2021/11/Lung-Cancer-Advert-Zulu-general-v2.mp3 Find more information regarding lung cancer…
Read morePublished: 3 November 2021
Categories: Men's Health, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Nutri-Reset Digital Publication
CANSA contributes articles to Nutri-Reset Digital publication…
Read morePublished: 3 November 2021
Updated: 3 November 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Zoom “Conversations with Women Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer”
CANSA and metastatic breast cancer Survivors held a chat via Zoom about coping with metastatic breast cancer on Thursday, 4 November 2021…
Read morePublished: 2 November 2021
Updated: 21 December 2021
Categories: CANSA Talks and Webinars, Women's Health
“Guys, have You Checked Your Goolies?”
He was about to turn 30, and since his early teen years, his mother had been reminding him and his brother to “check their goolies” at least once a month for any lumps. Being a nurse and working with the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), Olivia Curlewis knew that testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men aged between 15 – 39, and that it affects males of all races. The survival rate of stage 1 testicular cancer can be as high as 100%, making early detection and prompt action vital.
Read morePublished: 2 November 2021
Updated: 2 December 2021
Categories: Men's Health
Early Detection of Breast Cancer is Vital
CANSA highlights the important role that women can play in taking ownership of their personal health during breast cancer awareness month and that getting checked regularly and early, is vital. In celebration of CANSA’s 90th birthday, Novartis is giving back and offering a total of 360 free Clinical Breast Examinations from 27 September to 8 October at selected CANSA Care Centres in Kimberley, Cape Town, Richards Bay, Durban, Pretoria, Rustenburg, Bedfordview, Gqeberha (PE) and Bloemfontein – bookings at info@cansa.org.za…
Read morePublished: 1 November 2021
Updated: 25 July 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
CANSA Speaks – Facebook Session Protect Our Next
View recording: Dr Sithembile Ngidi, oncologist wraps up Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lorraine Govender from CANSA shared information on where to go for help and support, and discussed how the new Tobacco Control Bill will better protect our health…
Read morePublished: 29 October 2021
Updated: 3 November 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Talks and Webinars, No-Tobacco Campaign, Women's Health
CANSA Speaks – The Mercury Facebook Session “Overcoming a Breast Cancer Diagnosis”
Join The Mercury Facebook Session on Saturday, 30 October (08:00) where Kim Gillot, breast cancer Thriver and CANSA Volunteer, chats to Cara Noble (CANSA) about overcoming a breast cancer diagnosis…
Read morePublished: 28 October 2021
Updated: 2 November 2021
Categories: CANSA Talks and Webinars, Women's Health
CANSA Speaks – Saturday Star Facebook Session “Living with Breast Cancer”
View Interview – which took place on Tuesday, 26 October 2021 (14:00), via Saturday Star Facebook for session regarding “Living with Breast Cancer” with Lorraine Govender (CANSA) and Marisa Louw, breast cancer Survivor…
Read morePublished: 25 October 2021
Updated: 28 October 2021
Categories: CANSA Talks and Webinars, Women's Health
CANSA Speaks – Pretoria News Facebook Session “Breast Cancer Awareness”
Join us via Facebook live on Thursday, 28 October 2021 (15:00), where Cara Noble (CANSA) chats with Kim Gillot (CANSA volunteer and breast cancer thriver) about breast cancer awareness and living with breast cancer…
Read morePublished: 25 October 2021
Updated: 29 October 2021
Categories: CANSA Talks and Webinars, Women's Health
CANSA Speaks – Cape Times Facebook Session “Breast Cancer in Men”
Join Cape Times in conversation with Kim Gillot, breast cancer thriver and CANSA volunteer, Bobby Were, who is living with breast cancer on Facebook on Thursday 28 October 2021 (14:00). Male breast cancer is a rare cancer that forms in the breast tissue of men. Although breast cancer occurs more commonly in women, it does occur in men as well. Unfortunately men with breast cancer are often diagnosed too late…
Read morePublished: 25 October 2021
Updated: 29 October 2021
Categories: CANSA Talks and Webinars, Men's Health
Live, Laugh and Love with CANSA SPAR Virtual Tea
As part of special celebrations for its 90th Anniversary, CANSA is hosting four CANSA SPAR Tea Cuppa For CANSA, events in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Durban, and Paarl on 30 of October 2021 in a virtual format. The events aim to bring awareness to CANSA’s on-going fight against cancer as well as raise funds towards their care and support programmes for those affected by cancer…
Read morePublished: 24 October 2021
Updated: 2 November 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
African Cancer Institute | Cancer Lecture Series Invitation – Breast Cancer
21 October 2021 – Topic: Breast Cancer: Cellular Transitions, Overcoming Clinical Challenges and its Psychological Impact…
Read morePublished: 20 October 2021
Updated: 22 October 2021
Categories: CANSA Talks and Webinars, Notice Board, Women's Health
National Virtual CANSA Netcare Support Group – 23 October 2021
View Support Group Session held on Saturday, 23 Oct 2021 from 10:00 – 11:30. Topic: Management and Care after a Mastectomy….
Read morePublished: 20 October 2021
Updated: 28 October 2021
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Talks and Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Women's Health
Weekend Argus Facebook Live Interview: Breast Cancer
View interview – Weekend Argus Facebook Page @WeekendArgus which took place on Wednesday, 20 October 2021 at 14:00 when Cara Noble (CANSA) discussed breast cancer awareness and how women could take ownership of their health…
Read morePublished: 19 October 2021
Updated: 28 October 2021
Categories: CANSA Talks and Webinars, Women's Health
The Bright Side Film – and Zoom Discussion for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the moving Irish film The Bright Side, about a stand-up comedian diagnosed with breast cancer, will be screened online and free at the European Film Festival from 14 to 24 October 2021. In partnership with CANSA, the festival will also host a free online discussion event on 19 October 2021…
Read morePublished: 18 October 2021
Updated: 20 October 2021
Categories: CANSA Talks and Webinars, I have Cancer, Women's Health
Painting the Streets of Mzansi Purple
15 October 2021 – What started twelve years ago with one brave soul running through peak hour traffic in a speedo to raise awareness about cancer, has since become a nationwide phenomenon. Usually held as a mass participation event in Johannesburg, today saw the first ever COVID-edition national Hollard Daredevil Run 2021 take place around the country…
Read morePublished: 15 October 2021
Updated: 19 October 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health
Second Virtual Avon Justine iThemba Walkathon 2021 – Ticket Sales Still Open
Extension Entry Deadline: Ticket sales for this year’s virtual Avon Justine IThemba Walkathon #iThembaWalkathon on 3 October 2021 are now open! In-store entries at Sportsman’s Warehouse is open until the 1st October 2021 until 15h00 and online entries close on 1st October as well…
Read morePublished: 29 September 2021
Updated: 4 October 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Women's Health
Webinar – Talking Stoma on World Ostomy Day
On Saturday, 2 October 2021, World Ostomy Day, CANSA hosted an informative webinar with experts in this field discussing topics ranging from care, intimacy, underwear, nutrition to support, as well as CANSA’s stoma service offering and Tele Stoma counselling…
Read morePublished: 28 September 2021
Updated: 8 October 2021
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Talks and Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
Hollard Daredevil Run – It’s Ballsy, it’s Brave, it’s Bigger… and it’s Back
The once-off COVID-edition, national Hollard Daredevil Run 2021 is officially open for entries! Get ready for the streets of your hood to be painted purple on Friday, 15 October 2021 when thousands of brave men in purple speedos will run through the streets for a good cause. The Hollard Daredevil Run is going countrywide! This once-off COVID-edition, national event will see runners from anywhere in the country participating from the comfort of their own neighbourhoods by running alone, with a friend or in a small group of a maximum of 5 runners… – entries close on 11 October 2021…
Read morePublished: 3 September 2021
Updated: 15 October 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health
Videos: Healthy Recipes by Be-well CANSA Seal of Recognition Partner
Healthy recipes by Be-well, CANSA Seal of Recognition partner: Poached Aubergine Fish Curry Recipe Poached Aubergine and Fish* Curry A super hearty and delicious meal, packed with anti-inflammatory superfoods. Omega-3 from B-well Canola Oil and the fatty fish, poached with fibre-rich aubergine in a spice-infused tomato. *Vegan option available below Serves: 4 Time: 45 min […]
Read morePublished: 12 August 2021
Updated: 14 April 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition
CANSA Asks – Do You Read Labels on Food Products and Other Items?
CANSA marks 90 years in August and as part of the celebrations, is proud to announce that its Seal of Recognition Programme is revitalised to further benefit consumers by helping to educate them to make smart, informed choices when purchasing products and to help lower cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 11 August 2021
Updated: 4 October 2021
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA 90th Anniversary, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, Media Releases & News
