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KANSA Help Prostaat Kanker Oorwinnaars
English Media Release 11 November 2024 – Met November as die Bewusmakingsmaand vir Mansgesondheid, neem die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) hulle Prostaatkanker Pasiënt-navigasieprojek, wat vroeër vanjaar in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) bekendgestel is, in oënskou. “Die groot uitdaging wat ons in Suid-Afrika ervaar wanneer dit by die bestuur van prostaatkanker kom, is laat diagnose wat tot onnodige […]
Read morePublished: 12 November 2024
Updated: 12 November 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Durban Care Centre, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
CANSA Helps Prostate Cancer Survivors
November, being Men’s Health Awareness Month, sees CANSA take stock of its Prostate Cancer Patient Navigation Project, that it launched in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) earlier this year. Helping prostate cancer patients to navigate their screening, treatment and post-treatment journeys is the aim of a year-long project driven by CANSA in collaboration with the KZN Department of Health and funded by Hollard Insurance and the American Cancer Society under its *BEACON Initiative…
Read morePublished: 12 November 2024
Updated: 12 May 2025
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Durban Care Centre, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
October Webinars – Join the SeriAAAS Resilience Project by Conn Bertish Brain Cancer Survivor – Improve #MentalHealth
This is a toolkit we all need. Join the SeriAAAS Resilience Project by Conn Bertish Brain Cancer Survivor – Improve #MentalHealth by joining live-streamed webinars, Monday to Friday, from 13 00 to 14 00, throughout October…
Read morePublished: 21 October 2024
Updated: 5 November 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
PEP & CANSA Launch Dry & Detect Towel Initiative to Boost Breast Self-Exam Education
In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, PEP, South Africa’s largest single-brand retailer, has partnered with CANSA to launch The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative. An estimated half a million towels have been donated to CANSA Care Centres across the country to help remind women to check themselves – keeping breast self-exams top of mind when their tops are off.
Read morePublished: 18 October 2024
Updated: 28 November 2024
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Cancer Webinar Series – October is Pink Month: Breast Cancer (22 October 2024)
Join us on Tuesday, 22 October from 09:00 to 11:30 for an informative session about breast cancer.
Read morePublished: 17 October 2024
Updated: 17 October 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Reduce Cancer Risk, Women's Health
Coping with Breast Cancer Surgery
CANSA shares some helpful tips to support breast cancer patients who undergo surgery as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer affecting women of all races in South Africa…
Read morePublished: 5 October 2024
Updated: 17 September 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Podcast – Lowering Cancer Risk in Children – On the CANSA Couch
Listen in to the next episode of On the CANSA Couch podcast. This special episode focuses on lowering cancer risk in children, featuring our trusted CANSA Seal of Recognition partners: ReboundSA, Moosel Hats, and Flatdog Sunscreen. Our guests discuss how their products contribute to reducing cancer risk, and we’ll also be sharing key nutritional tips to help keep our little ones healthy, happy and hydrated.
Read morePublished: 27 September 2024
Updated: 31 October 2024
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition - Physical Activity Category, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts
Tips to Prepare Women to Cope Holistically with Breast Cancer Surgery
CANSA shares some helpful tips to support breast cancer patients who undergo surgery. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer affecting women of all races in South Africa, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 26 according to the National Cancer Registry of 2022. It affects women of all ages, although the risk increases as […]
Read morePublished: 25 September 2024
Updated: 26 September 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Women's Health
Tips to Help You Cope Psychologically with Breast Cancer Surgery
Coping with the loss of a breast or part of a breast due to cancer is a deeply personal and challenging experience. Whether you’ve lost a part or your entire breast(s), it’s normal to mourn that loss. It’s important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to feel and that individuals have […]
Read morePublished: 25 September 2024
Updated: 3 March 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Women's Health
CANSA Tips to Help You Cope Before Breast Cancer Surgery
CANSA knows that many women are affected by breast cancer in South Africa and that it affects women of all ages, though the risk increases as a woman gets older. Breast conserving surgery (a lumpectomy), or surgery to remove the entire breast(s), known as a mastectomy, or to investigate if the cancer has spread to […]
Read morePublished: 25 September 2024
Updated: 3 March 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Women's Health
CANSA Tips to Help You Cope After Breast Cancer Surgery
Each person heals at their own pace after breast cancer surgery – CANSA has prepared a few helpful tips to aid recovery: 1. Prescribed Medication If antibiotics were prescribed, take them after meals, as directed. Do not stop taking them because you feel better. Do not take aspirin or anti-inflammatory medication for 2 – 3 […]
Read morePublished: 25 September 2024
Updated: 3 March 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Women's Health
Podcast – Childhood Cancer CANSA TLC Facilities and Resources – On the CANSA Couch
Join our guests in this podcast as they discuss important topics regarding childhood cancer, CANSA TLC Facilities and Resources – On the CANSA Couch
Read morePublished: 25 September 2024
Updated: 15 October 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Free2Bme Support for Teens and Young Adults, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts
Focus on Cervical Cancer in Women’s Month
Knowledge gaps surrounding women’s health and cancer can prevent women from seeking appropriate healthcare services or discussing their symptoms openly. This delays the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, leading to worse outcomes. CANSA consistently promotes cancer awareness and early detection through education and screening.
Read morePublished: 23 September 2024
Updated: 2 December 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, About Cancer, Advocacy, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Reduce Cancer Risk, Screening & Cancer Control, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Join the 2024 Hollard Daredevil Run – Take Charge of Your Health & Face Life’s unSures Head On
The Daredevil Run isn’t just another event—it’s a powerful way to start conversations about men’s health. Register now to receive your kit and participate on 1 November 2024 to raise awareness regarding prostate and testicular cancer and the importance of screening and early detection…
Read morePublished: 20 September 2024
Updated: 5 November 2024
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
World Lymphoma Awareness Day Webinar
For World Lymphoma Awareness Day, on 11 September, CANSA along with members of Lymphoma Coalition is encouraging Honest Talk about how we’re feeling.
Read morePublished: 10 September 2024
Updated: 3 October 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Webinars, CANSA's Holistic Cancer Care & Support, Caregiving and Cancer, Cope with Cancer, Counselling & Support Groups, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Support Groups, Women's Health
Cancer Webinar Series – Uterine, Ovarian and Cervical Cancer – 17 September 2024
Join us on Tuesday, 17 September from 09 00 to 11 30 for an informative session on three cancers affecting women, namely, uterine, ovarian and cervical cancer…
Read morePublished: 9 September 2024
Updated: 17 September 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Women's Health
It’s Time for Honest Talk about Lymphoma
This year’s theme for World Lymphoma Awareness Day, held on 15 September annually, is ‘It’s Time for Honest Talk’. CANSA and other similar patient organisations across the world are encouraging people affected by lymphoma, to start having open and frank discussions about this cancer to help them navigate the challenging treatment journey from diagnosis… CANSA is going one step further by hosting a lymphoma webinar on 11 September 2024 that aims to encourage honest talk about the disease among those affected by it. A panel of social workers and patients will be sharing their experience and tips on how to get the lymphoma conversation started. Find out more and register online….
Read morePublished: 6 September 2024
Updated: 15 October 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Skin Screening with Bioderma SA This September
CANSA urges everyone to be SunSmart all year round. This September, Bioderma is joining the fight against skin cancer by offering free skin cancer screenings at Workshop17 locations in South Africa.
Read morePublished: 22 August 2024
Updated: 20 September 2024
Categories: Men's Health, SunSmart, Women's Health
Podcast – Physical Activity to Lower Cancer Risk – On the CANSA Couch
In this episode of On the CANSA Couch, we’re diving into the vital role that physical activity plays in lowering cancer risk and supporting those affected by cancer. We’re excited to talk about CANSA’s Smart Choice Physical Activity Category, to help you get started on your journey to better health.
Read morePublished: 16 August 2024
Updated: 27 September 2024
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition - Physical Activity Category, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts
Fokus op servikskanker tydens Vrouemaand
’n Tekort aan kennis rakende vrouegesondheid en kanker kan vroue verhoed om tydig van die regte gesondheidsorgdienste gebruik te maak of om openlik oor hulle simptome te praat. KANSA skep voortdurend bewusmaking oor kanker en vroeë opsporing deur middel van opvoeding en siftingstoetse. Tydens Vrouemaand, fokus ons spesifiek op servikskanker, wat voorkombaar en behandelbaar is, indien dit vroeg opgespoor en aangespreek word.
Read morePublished: 14 August 2024
Updated: 14 August 2024
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Mental Health and Lung Cancer
World Lung Cancer Day on 1 August is a global initiative that helps to build awareness about this cancer type’s serious emotional effects that can slow down the healing process and lower the positive effects of treatment. Locally, CANSA provides much-needed mental health support to lung cancer survivors, their care givers and their loved ones.,,
Read morePublished: 29 July 2024
Updated: 28 August 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
