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Women’s Health
Kolorektale Kanker – Die Krag van Balans – Vesel en Kolongesondheid
Terwyl genetika ‘n rol speel, maak leefstylkeuses ‘n groot verskil aan die risiko om kolorektale kanker te ontwikkel, sê Lorraine Govender, nasionale bestuurder: Gesondheid van die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA), van een van die top vyf mees algemene kankers in Suid-Afrika.
Read morePublished: 27 March 2025
Updated: 27 March 2025
Categories: CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, Dietary Tips, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Women's Health
Colorectal Cancer – The Power of Balance – Fibre and Gut Health
While genetics play a role, lifestyle choices make a big difference to the risk of developing colorectal cancer, says Lorraine Govender, National Manager: Health of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), of one of the top five most common cancers in South Africa.
Read morePublished: 27 March 2025
Updated: 27 March 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Highlights, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, Dietary Tips, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Women's Health
One Dose of HPV Vaccine, One Less Worry for Cervical Cancer
International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day, observed annually on 4 March, serves as a crucial reminder of the link between HPV and cervical cancer. The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) supports the International Papillomavirus Society’s (IPVS) initiative to address the urgent need to raise awareness about this common virus and its potential harm. Since most HPV-related cancers are preventable through vaccination, screening (such as Pap smears) and timely treatment, increasing public awareness is essential.
Read morePublished: 3 March 2025
Updated: 4 March 2025
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Screening & Cancer Control, Women's Health
CANSA Active Challenge World Cancer Day
CANSA Active invites everyone to run or walk a total of 20km during February, in solidarity cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones as we celebrate the World Cancer Day theme “United by Unique”. Purchase your entry ticket and win a prize in our lucky draw…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2025
Updated: 28 February 2025
Categories: 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 Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Free Sponsored Screening Clinical Breast Examination Pofadder (20 February 2025) for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Pofadder – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Free Sponsored Screening Clinical Breast Examination Vioolsdrift (12 February 2025) for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Vioolsdrift – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Free Sponsored Screening Clinical Breast Examination Springbok (28 February 2025) for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Springbok – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Free Sponsored Screening Clinical Breast Examination Eldorado Park (14 February 2025) for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Eldorado Park – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Free Sponsored Screening Clinical Breast Examination Thembisa (4 February 2025) for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Thembisa – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Free Sponsored Screening Clinical Breast Examination Mamelodi West (14 February 2025) for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Mamelodi West – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Free Sponsored Screening Clinical Breast Examination Khayelitsha (21 February 2025) for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Khayelitsha – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Free Sponsored Screening CBE, Pap smears and PSA Blood Tests Paarl (4 February 2025) for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Mhlambanyatsi – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Paarl Care Centre, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Free Sponsored Screening Clinical Breast Examination Atlantis (4 February 2025) for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Atlantis – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Free Sponsored Screening Clinical Breast Examination Gqeberha (PE) 4 February 2025 for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Gqeberha (PE) – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Free Sponsored Screening CBE and PSA Blood Tests Estcourt (6 February 2025) for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Estcourt – free clinical breast examinations and PSA blood tests will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Durban Care Centre, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Free Sponsored Screening Clinical Breast Examination Pietermaritzburg (30 January 2025) for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Pietermaritzburg – free clinical breast examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 4 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Durban Care Centre, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day CANSA Screening and Community Events
CANSA is hosting cancer screening clinics at several venues across the country, and free sponsored cancer screening* in certain areas to mark World Cancer Day (please check dates on posters). Where CANSA does charge for cancer screening no partner has sponsored costs of screening. Screening costs only cover consumables and lab fees. Check post / poster for details regarding type of cancer screening available as it may vary from clinic to clinic…
Read morePublished: 3 February 2025
Updated: 28 February 2025
Categories: Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Youth CANSA Relay For Life Event Woodhill College (28 February 2025) for WCD
CANSA Relay For Life brings those who have been affected by cancer in a community together. Cancer does not sleep and Relay teams keep team members on the track for 24 hrs to symbolise this…
Read morePublished: 1 February 2025
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Relay For Life Event Durbanville (22 to 23 February 2025) for WCD
CANSA Relay For Life brings those who have been affected by cancer in a community together. Cancer does not sleep and Relay teams keep team members on the track for 24 hrs to symbolise this…
Read morePublished: 1 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Support Group Meeting Boksburg (8 February 2025) for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a support group meeting in Boksburg in celebration of WCD…
Read morePublished: 1 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Free Sponsored Screening CBE / FotoFinder Brandfort (27 January 2025) for WCD
CANSA will be hosting a cancer screening clinic in Mhlambanyatsi – free clinical breast and FotoFinder examinations will be provided thanks to a CANSA partner sponsoring the cost of screening in celebration of World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 1 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
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