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Recording available – ‘Let’s get under the skin of melanoma – mutation matters’. Exploring testing, early diagnosis and treatment…
Read morePublished: 2 Jun 2022 | Last Updated: 14 Jun 2022
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, SunSmart, Women's Health
There are two main categories of skin cancer, namely, melanoma (malignant melanoma) and non-melanoma. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the incidence of both non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers has been increasing over the past decades, and WHO estimates that a 10 % decrease in ozone levels will result in an additional 300 000 […]
Read morePublished: 19 May 2022 | Last Updated: 20 May 2022
Categories: SunSmart, Types of cancer
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: 18 May 2022 | Last Updated: 7 Jun 2022
Categories: Stories of Hope, SunSmart
CANSA will be hosting FREE FotoFinder & skin examinations in January 2022, at various venues. We are thankful to Novartis for sponsoring this screening…
Read morePublished: 22 Jan 2022 | Last Updated: 1 Feb 2022
Categories: SunSmart, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
As part of its 2022 SunSmart health awareness campaign, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is hosting free FotoFinder and skin examinations, sponsored by Novartis, in: Roodepoort – 13 January, Vredendal – 17 January, Springbok – 21 and 22 January, Rustenburg – 27 January and Nelspruit – 27 January. Appointments can be booked through CANSA Care Centres or directly with CANSA Service Coordinators in the various regions.
Read morePublished: 12 Jan 2022 | Last Updated: 12 Jan 2022
Categories: Media Releases & News, SunSmart
CANSA recently contributed to articles in online magazines MzansiHealth and RoveSA: Be SunSmart and Lower Your Risk of Skin Cancer Most people don’t know that sunburn can occur within fifteen minutes of exposure to the sun and that even during such a short time, permanent, irreversible, damage is caused to your skin. This damage increases […]
Read morePublished: 14 Dec 2021 | Last Updated: 14 Dec 2021
Categories: SunSmart
Published: 13 Dec 2021
Categories: CANSA Malmesbury Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Western Cape, SunSmart
Published: 13 Dec 2021 | Last Updated: 13 Dec 2021
Categories: CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, SunSmart
Published: 13 Dec 2021 | Last Updated: 13 Dec 2021
Categories: CANSA North West, CANSA Rustenburg Satellite Care Centre, SunSmart
Published: 13 Dec 2021 | Last Updated: 13 Dec 2021
Categories: CANSA Gauteng, CANSA Roodepoort Virtual Care Centre, SunSmart
Published: 13 Dec 2021 | Last Updated: 13 Dec 2021
Categories: CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Mpumalanga, SunSmart
Freya Hats is a perfect fit to receive the CANSA Seal of Recognition (Protection Category). Local, handmade, and sustainable, the hats also comply with international safety standards regarding sun protection properties and are available for men, women, and children, receiving the endorsement from CANSA…
Read morePublished: 22 Oct 2021 | Last Updated: 3 Nov 2021
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, Media Releases & News, SunSmart
Novotech invites eligible skin cancer patients to participate in a research study. Patients must have a histologically confirmed diagnosis (by biopsy) of unresectable or metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma that does not respond to local therapy. The closing date for recruitment is 30 December 2022.
Read morePublished: 19 May 2021 | Last Updated: 11 Feb 2022
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, SunSmart, Take Part in Cancer-related Research
Join Evy Michalopoulos from our partner organisation, Machi Filotimo Cancer project with guest presenter, CANSA’s National Relationship Manager Services and TLC, Cara Noble via Zoom on Wednesday, 12 May 2021 at 15:00 to chat about Melanoma Awareness and Skin Cancer Screening.
Read morePublished: 11 May 2021 | Last Updated: 19 May 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, SunSmart
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) urges individuals to be proactive about protecting their skin and being aware of changes to their skin. Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and as South Africa has one of the highest monitored ultraviolet (UV) levels in the world, it also has one of the highest incidences of skin cancer globally.
Read morePublished: 7 Dec 2020 | Last Updated: 30 Apr 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, SunSmart
Eeze Squeeze Bangle (Sunscreen) makes it super easy to have sunscreen on hand – 50c per unit will be donated to CANSA…
Read morePublished: 28 Oct 2020 | Last Updated: 10 Mar 2021
Categories: Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, SunSmart
CANSA partnered with colleagues and friends from Rare Diseases South Africa to discuss what patients and the public should know about Metastatic #Melanoma.
Read morePublished: 25 Aug 2020 | Last Updated: 9 Mar 2021
Categories: CANSA Webinars, I have Cancer, SunSmart
CANSA reminds South Africans to be SunSmart, by protecting their skin at all times and especially during the holidays. Ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB) reach the earth’s surface and are damaging to skin. UVB is responsible for producing sunburn and can cause sunburn within fifteen minutes, causing permanent damage while UVA rays can contribute to ageing the skin and DNA damage. Damage from both UVA and UVB rays can lead to skin cancer. #SunSmart
Read morePublished: 20 Aug 2020 | Last Updated: 30 Apr 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, SunSmart
May is Melanoma Awareness month and CANSA highlights the stories of two survivors living with skin cancer to help educate and promote early detection of cancer.
Read morePublished: 19 May 2020 | Last Updated: 22 May 2020
Categories: SunSmart
People living with cancer are at a very high risk should they become infected with COVID-19 and so CANSA aims to educate and share early detection messages to avoid more people being diagnosed with cancer. CANSA highlights the stories of two survivors living with skin cancer to help educate and promote early detection of cancer.
Read morePublished: 18 Apr 2020 | Last Updated: 30 Apr 2021
Categories: Media Releases & News, SunSmart
Naniki Seboni (29) tells us how she was teased at school for ‘wanting to be like a white girl’ because she used sunscreen and how at the age of 24, she was diagnosed with Stage 3 malignant melanoma. Ailments as a Child Naniki sufferred severe nose bleeds as a child. “We never knew what that […]
Read morePublished: 6 Feb 2020 | Last Updated: 6 Feb 2020
Categories: Stories of Hope, SunSmart
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