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Women’s Health
CANSA Awarded Outstanding Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Award by UICC
In recognition of CANSA’s breast awareness campaign, dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer during October and throughout the year, CANSA was awarded the Breast Cancer Awareness Month Campaign Award by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)…
Read morePublished: 28 November 2024
Updated: 28 November 2024
Categories: About CANSA, Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, Women's Health
Cancer Webinar Series – Skin Cancer: Melanoma (19 November 2024)
Join us on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 from 09 00 – 11 30, for a webinar discussing skin cancer, and in particular Melanoma…
Read morePublished: 12 November 2024
Updated: 21 November 2024
Categories: Advocacy, Men's Health, SunSmart, Women's Health
Video: Samantha Graham Mare – A Cancer Survivor Story
Samantha Graham-Maré is a current Deputy Minister and breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed twice and at the time, had no access to medical aid. She stayed at our CANSA Strelitzia Care Home. Watch to hear her story and her message of hope. Find out more about breast cancer and tips for coping with breast cancer surgery…
Read morePublished: 31 October 2024
Updated: 6 November 2024
Categories: CANSA Care Homes, CANSA Highlights, CANSA Videos, Women's Health
Video: PEP & CANSA Dry & Detect Towel Initiative to Boost Breast Self-Exam Education
Video: PEP & CANSA Dry & Detect Towel Initiative to Boost Breast Self-Exam Education
Read morePublished: 28 October 2024
Categories: CANSA Videos, Screening & Cancer Control, Women'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
CANSA Partners with Paramount to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
CANSA is excited to announce a new partnership with Paramount to broadcast a Public Service Announcement (PSA) aimed at raising awareness around breast cancer and educating women on how to lower their cancer risk. This vital campaign highlights the importance of early detection, which can save lives.
Read morePublished: 15 October 2024
Updated: 5 November 2024
Categories: CANSA Videos, Women's Health
CANSA to Benefit from Sale of Matus’ Pink Products to Support Those Affected by Cancer
Matus will donate 10% of the profit on sales of its pink products to CANSA in support of its Women’s Health campaign during October and November 2024. Products are available at Matus stores…
Read morePublished: 8 October 2024
Updated: 11 October 2024
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, 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: 15 October 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Highlights, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
CANSA Relate Bracelet
Order CANSA Relate bracelets to support early detection of breast cancer…
Read morePublished: 30 September 2024
Updated: 9 October 2024
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Pure Wellness Collection (iS Clinical Skincare Brand) to Benefit Cancer Patients and CANSA
Stern Laser (Pty) Ltd – distributor of iS Clinical skincare brand, will be be giving all profits of the Pure Wellness Collection sold, to CANSA, from 1 October – November 2024. The Pure Wellness Kit provides the opportunity for cancer patients / Survivors to make use of suitable skincare products during or after treatment. An effective skincare regimen is an essential part of maintaining skin health during the treatment of cancer. The products included in the Pure Wellness Collection were specifically selected and used successfully by active cancer patients during treatment for over a decade. The Pure Wellness Collection addresses common visible skin side effects associated with cancer and cancer therapies…
Read morePublished: 29 September 2024
Updated: 9 October 2024
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
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: 26 September 2024
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: 26 September 2024
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: 7 October 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Women's Health
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
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
Bolton Footwear Steps Forward in Support of CANSA
Bolton Footwear (Pty) Ltd is proud to support CANSA by donating a percentage of sales from their footwear range. With each purchase, you are helping fund CANSA’s vital care and support programmes for those affected by cancer. This partnership reflects Bolton Footwear’s commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
Read morePublished: 24 August 2024
Updated: 4 November 2024
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
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