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Video: Prof Jeffrey Gershenwald on Melanoma

We interviewed Prof Jeffrey Gershenwald, who is Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgical Oncology and a Professor in the Department of Cancer Biology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) in Houston, Texas, as well as Medical Director of the MD Anderson Melanoma and Skin Center.  He is also […]

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Published: 15 November 2016
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Notice Board, SunSmart

Emthunzini Hats a CANSA SunSmart Choice

Emthunzini Hats, established in 2009, sell a fashionable range of sunhats for men, women and children, designed in Australia, to give serious sun protection while still looking good. It’s essential for everyone to protect their skin every day of the year. It’s a sunny life, wear your hat! While being fashionable & suitable for the entire […]

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Published: 5 December 2015
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, SunSmart

Are CANSA Seal of Recognition Sunscreens Effective in Reducing Cancer-Risk?

CANSA recommends choosing a sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection and SPF of at least 20 to 50 – and preferably 30 to 50 for fair to very fair skin. As part of our responsibility towards the public and as a cancer Watchdog, we will only release objective and comprehensive information enabling the public to […]

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Published: 8 June 2015
Updated: 13 November 2023
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, SunSmart

SonSlim Radio Snitte met UV Strale Sunny en Brand

English version… Ontmoet UV Strale en boewe, Sunny & Brand en hul vyand, SonSlim TokTokkie: Dis al weer sulke tyd… Leerders, studente en families sal binnekort na hul gunstelinge strande en binnelandse-oorde stroom om die einde van die eksamens te vier, terwyl hulle die sonskynweer geniet. Karavane word gepak; kamp-toerusting word nagegaan; vlieg-nou-betaal-later vliegkaartjies word […]

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Published: 10 December 2014
Categories: SunSmart

SunSmart Radio Spots featuring UV Rays Sunny & Brand

Afrikaanse weergawe… Meet the Villains – UV Rays Sunny & Brand & their Nemesis SunSmart Toktokkie: It’s that time of year again… Learners, students & families will soon be flocking to their favourite beaches and inland resorts to celebrate the end of the exams, while soaking up the sun. Caravans are being packed; camping gear checked; […]

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Published: 4 December 2014
Updated: 23 February 2015
Categories: SunSmart

Video: How the Sun Sees You!

12 August 2014: YouTube Video by Thomas Leveritt – “We showed people what they looked like in ultraviolet, & wondered aloud if they wanted to put on some sunscreen already…” Queries CANSA: Read more about the dangers of solar radiation & the benefits of being SunSmart…

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Published: 19 August 2014
Updated: 12 July 2021
Categories: SunSmart

SA Schools Not Sun-Smart

02 September 2013 – More than a third of learners who participated in a recent CSIR study reported that they never use sunscreen when they are out in the sun. This is one finding of The SunSmart Schools Research Project, which was co-funded by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), the South African Medical Research […]

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Published: 12 September 2013
Updated: 4 June 2024
Categories: Advocacy, SunSmart

Petition Against Sunbeds – Keeping the Youth Safe from Skin Cancer

4 February 2013: As part of World Cancer Day on Monday 4, February 2013 CANSA presented to the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, a document of support to ban the use of sunbeds by kids under the age of 18 during a school assembly at the Uitsig High School in Centurion, Pretoria. Sunbeds […]

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Published: 4 February 2013
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Cancer Myths, SunSmart

Video: Protect Young Skins from UV rays the SunSmart way with UV suits

Thank you M-Net & DSTV for helping to promote CANSA SunSmart awareness! See below to view infomercials. Protect young skins from UV rays the SunSmart way with UV suits. Read more about CANSA’s SunSmart campaign. Infomercials: 1min50s: 30 seconds: 15 seconds:

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Published: 9 December 2012
Updated: 12 July 2021
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, SunSmart

Not all sunscreens are created equal

Sunday Times, 02 Dec 2012, p.2, by Megan Power: There are two types on the market but the latest version offers more protection. Summer’s here. For those like me, with a love-hate relationship with the sun, this column’s for you. The last time I wrote about sun protection was two years ago. And considering we […]

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Published: 9 December 2012
Updated: 21 June 2013
Categories: SunSmart

Efficacy of Clicks Sunprotect Sunscreen Products

Clicks Sunprotect, endorsed by CANSA since 2009, is a range of sunscreen products that has been manufactured exclusively for Clicks for the past four years and complies with current South African National Standards (SANS 1557:2009 Edition 3).  Sunprotect products protect from both UVA and UVB rays, and carry the CANSA Seal of Recognition.  They have […]

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Published: 26 October 2012
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, SunSmart

CANSA CEO Letter re Sunscreen Standards

Afrikaanse Brief Read letter below or download pdf Dear Concerned Citizen, Member of our precious Public and loyal CANSA Friend, With reference to the Sunscreen News: CANSA has always and will always consider first our responsibility towards you as a loyal supporter; as this is the reason for our existence and focus as Cancer Watchdog. […]

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Published: 12 September 2012
Updated: 13 November 2023
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, SunSmart

Are Sunscreen Products Safe?

Read digital article here… Source: DO IT NOW Magazine

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Published: 7 September 2012
Updated: 7 September 2012
Categories: SunSmart

CANSA on Efficacy of Sunscreen Available in South Africa

CANSA SEAL OF RECOGNITION (CSOR) 31 August 2012 – Since 2005 all sunscreen bearing the CSOR had to have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 20 minimum and 50 maximum. It had to provide broad-spectrum protection against UVA & UVB in a ratio of 0.4/1; meet sunscreen standards as determined by the SABS i.e. SANS […]

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Published: 2 September 2012
Updated: 9 November 2023
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, SunSmart

Sunscreens – despite questions re optimal UVA protection – still reduce skin cancer risk

In response to the recent UVA concerns and in an effort to get an idea of the levels of UVA protection provided by sunscreens locally, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) commissioned the testing of a sample of sunscreens drawn from various local and international brands, and included some CANSA Seal-bearing sunscreen products. The […]

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Published: 29 August 2012
Updated: 13 November 2023
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, SunSmart

Be SunSmart Everywhere

Although our SunSmart Campaign runs from December to January, CANSA reminds all South Africans to be SunSmart throughout the year and especially during Summer. Sunburn can occur within fifteen minutes, and the damage caused is permanent, irreversible and adds up with each exposure to the sun. Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and SA […]

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Published: 24 May 2012
Updated: 10 December 2024
Categories: SunSmart

FotoFinder Dermoscope Machines for Skin Screening

The FotoFinder Dermoscope offers an all in one dermoscopic skin cancer screening and mole mapping, making it the imaging system of choice by thousands of dermatologists worldwide. The system automatically links digital dermoscopic images of moles to an overview image, making the identification and tracking of lesions easy. These machines complement the ‘spot the spot’ clinics […]

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Published: 5 December 2011
Updated: 16 May 2024
Categories: SunSmart

Sunbed Use Causes Cancer

Many people think that a tan looks glamorous and will make use of sunbeds to achieve a tanned look. Young people are increasingly being targeted by the beauty industry, with special promotions on sunbed sessions prior to matric dances. Sunbeds have been classified as carcinogenic (causing cancer) to humans. Don’t let the beauty industry or […]

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Published: 5 August 2009
Updated: 20 March 2023
Categories: Research Findings, SunSmart

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