The responsibility rests with patients to contact CANSA for assistance. Read more...
Reduce Cancer Risk
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
Join us on the October Health App on World Cancer Day for Discussion Around the Healing Power of Purpose
Download the October Health app and join a cancer Survivor and wellness coach on World Cancer Day (4 February 2026) for a stirring discussion on the ‘science of hope’…
Read morePublished: 27 January 2026
Updated: 18 June 2026
Categories: Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Videos: World Cancer Day – United by Unique
World Cancer Day theme 2025 to 2027, ‘United by Unique’ campaign videos…
Read morePublished: 27 January 2026
Updated: 27 January 2026
Categories: World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
CANSA Colour Walk to Mark World Cancer Day at Ratanga Junction on 1 February 2026
Join our 5 km CANSA Colour Walk at Ratanga Junction (Century City) to mark World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 27 January 2026
Updated: 27 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
On the CANSA Couch: Be Sunsmart – Protect Your Skin at Every Age
In this episode of On the CANSA Couch, hosts Megan and Kudzai shine a spotlight on the importance of being Sunsmart – a simple but powerful way to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
They’re joined by Dr Donny Fick, a Johannesburg-based general practitioner, avid runner, and passionate advocate for skin cancer awareness. Drawing on his experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery, media medicine, and everyday general practice, Dr Fick unpacks why skin cancer remains one of the most preventable cancers – yet continues to affect thousands of South Africans, particularly older adults.
Read morePublished: 18 December 2025
Updated: 26 May 2026
Categories: CANSA's Seal of Recognition, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts, Reduce Cancer Risk, SunSmart
CANSA Urges South Africans to be SunSmart this Holiday Season
CANSA is urging families, schools and communities across the country to take extra care in the sun this summer as ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaches dangerous levels. With school holidays in full swing and outdoor activities increasing, children are especially vulnerable to sunburn, long-term skin damage and future skin cancer risk. South Africans underestimate how powerful our sun is, even on cloudy, windy or cool days. UV radiation is the danger, not the temperature…
Read morePublished: 10 December 2025
Updated: 23 March 2026
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, SunSmart, Women's Health
