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B-Well Mayonnaise is the First to Qualify for the CANSA Smart Choice Seal
As the world marks World Health Day on 7 April, CANSA highlights the importance of making healthier everyday choices by announcing that two B-Well-branded mayonnaise products have earned the CANSA Smart Choice Seal of Recognition. This milestone marks the first time a mayonnaise range has qualified for the Seal, reinforcing the role that informed food choices can play in supporting overall health and reducing cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 26 March 2026
Updated: 22 April 2026
Categories: Advocacy, Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, Dietary Tips, Media Releases & News
Preserve Your Legacy for Your Loved Ones with Memoire Books Writing Journals
Purchase a beautifully illustrated journal from Memoire Books, with helpful prompts and preserve your legacy for your loved ones, while supporting the work that CANSA does. A donation per item sold will be given to CANSA. The journals aim to preserve stories, strengthen family bonds, and offer healing through writing…
Read morePublished: 23 March 2026
Updated: 22 April 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, Caregiving and Cancer, Fundraising Events & Projects, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Stories of Hope, Women's Health
Participate in 2026 Global Patient Survey on Lymphomas & Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
DEADLINE: 31 March 2026 – Your participation counts – once South Africa reaches 100 responses, CANSA will receive country-specific reports. These reports are valuable tools that can be used for local planning, helping ensure local programmes and activities reflect patients’ real needs. They also strengthen advocacy efforts and provide credible evidence for conversations with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and partners – help us reach 100 or more responses!
Read morePublished: 19 March 2026
Updated: 31 March 2026
Categories: Advocacy, Men's Health, Types of cancer, Women's Health
CANSA Shines a Light on Multiple Myeloma this March
CANSA is marking International Myeloma Action Day this March by strengthening awareness, education, and support for individuals affected by multiple myeloma; the third most common blood cancer worldwide.
Read morePublished: 3 March 2026
Updated: 25 May 2026
Categories: CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Research, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Preventing Cervical Cancer Starts Early
As South Africa marks the global Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day on 4 March, CANSA is highlighting the importance of early prevention in reducing the burden of cervical cancer – one of the country’s most preventable yet life-threatening cancers affecting women…
Read morePublished: 24 February 2026
Updated: 2 July 2026
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Interview with CANSA CEO on Goeiemôre, Goodmorning to Mark World Cancer Day
Interview with CANSA CEO, Elize Joubert, on Goeiemôre, Goodmorning to mark World Cancer Day (4 Feb 2026)…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2026
Updated: 24 March 2026
Categories: CANSA - Who We Are, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
SA FM Interview with CANSA: World Cancer Day – South Africa’s Cancer Burden is Growing Fast
Today marks World Cancer Day, which is observed globally on the 4th of February. CANSA says the country’s cancer burden is growing fast with new cases projected to double by 2030, reaching around 220,000 annually. CANSA says people‑centred care can save lives, restore dignity and give hope. Elvis Presslin of First Take SA (SA FM) spoke to CANSA Clinical Health Specialist and Patient Advocate, Professor Michael Herbst…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2026
Updated: 24 March 2026
Categories: CANSA - Who We Are, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – Sponsored Free Clinical Breast Examinations: Westgate Mall, Roodepoort (4 February 2026)
World Cancer Day – Sponsored Free Clinical Breast Examinations: Westgate Mall, Roodepoort (4 February 2026) – from 09 30 to 14 30 – walk-ins welcome…
Read morePublished: 30 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – Sponsored Free Clinical Breast Examination: Cleary Park Mall Gqeberha (4 February 2026)
World Cancer Day – Sponsored free Clinical Breast Examination: Cleary Park Mall Gqeberha (4 February 2026) from 09 00 to 14 00 – walk-ins welcome…
Read morePublished: 30 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – CANSA Relay For Life Event: Sarepta Sports Field Kuilsriver (31 January to 1 February 2026)
World Cancer Day – CANSA Relay For Life Event: Sarepta Sports Field Kuilsriver (31 January to 1 February 2026) – from 18 00 on 31st to 06 00 on 1st – day visitors welcome…
Read morePublished: 30 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – CANSA Relay For Life Event: Torpedo Equestrian Centre (31 January to 1 February 2026)
World Cancer Day – CANSA Relay For Life Event: Torpedo Equestrian Centre (31 January to 1 February 2026) from 18 00 on 31st to 06 00 on 1st… – day visitors welcome…
Read morePublished: 30 January 2026
Updated: 30 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day 2026: United by Unique – Every Cancer Experience Matters
This World Cancer Day, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is calling on South Africans to stand ‘United by Unique’, recognising that every cancer experience is deeply personal – and that people-centred care can save lives, restore dignity and give hope. Now in its second year, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC),’s global United by Unique campaign highlights the importance of seeing the person behind the diagnosis and responding to their individual needs, circumstances and lived experiences….
Read morePublished: 28 January 2026
Updated: 9 April 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, 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 on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Upington Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – Sponsored Free Clinical Breast Examination: Cavendish Square Mall (4 February 2026)
World Cancer Day – sponsored free clinical breast examination: Cavendish Square Mall (4 February 2026)…
Read morePublished: 28 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – Sponsored Free Breast and Skin Screening: Pick n Pay Family Eersterust (21 February 2026)
World Cancer Day – sponsored free breast and skin screening: Pick n Pay Family Eersterust (21 February 2026)
Read morePublished: 28 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day 2026 – CANSA Sponsored Free Screening and Community Events
CANSA a proud supporter of Word Cancer Day will be hosting the following free sponsored screening, community events and discussions to mark this important day…
Read morePublished: 28 January 2026
Updated: 23 February 2026
Categories: World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – Sponsored Free Clinical Breast Examination: Tuiniqua Retirement (3 February 2026)
World Cancer Day – sponsored free clinical breast examination: Tuiniqua Retirement (3 February 2026)…
Read morePublished: 28 January 2026
Categories: CANSA George Care Centre, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – Sponsored Free Breast Screening: Denlyn Shopping Centre (4 February 2026)
World Cancer Day – sponsored free breast screening: Denlyn Shopping Centre (4 February 2026)
Read morePublished: 28 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Uncategorized, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – Cancer Screening Clinic – Sponsored Free Lifestyle Risk Assessment, Breast and Skin Screening: Preller Square Mall (6 February 2026)
World Cancer Day – Cancer Screening Clinic – sponsored free Lifestyle Risk Assessment, breast and skin screening: Preller Square Mall (6 February 2026)….
Read morePublished: 28 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – Cancer Screening Clinic (Sponsored Free Skin & Breast): Mimosa Mall (4 February 2026)
World Cancer Day – sponsored free skin and breast screening and affordable breast light examination, cervical (Pap smear), cervical (Pap smear) and breast combo, prostate finger prick test available at Mimosa Mall (4 February 2026)…
Read morePublished: 28 January 2026
Updated: 28 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – Sponsored Free Breast Screening: Sam Ntuli Mall (4 February 2026)
World Cancer Day – sponsored free breast screening: Sam Ntuli Mall (4 February 2026)…
Read morePublished: 28 January 2026
Updated: 28 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day 2025 – Impact Report
We are thrilled to share the Union for International Cancer Control’s (UICC) impact report for World Cancer Day 2025, marking the first year of their ‘United by Unique’ campaign…
Read morePublished: 28 January 2026
Categories: World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
