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Women’s Health
Melanoma Ranks in Top Five Cancers
In May, awareness is placed on Melanoma, currently ranking the fifth most prevalent cancer in men and sixth most prevalent among women in South Africa, according to the National Cancer Registry (2019). The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) reminds South Africans to protect themselves from overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays that are the main cause of skin cancer and to be aware that people of all skin tones (light to dark) can be diagnosed with skin cancer.
Read morePublished: 25 May 2023
Updated: 26 May 2023
Categories: CANSA Highlights, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, Screening & Cancer Control, SunSmart, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Ovarian Cancer
CANSA is a partner of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition and annually on the 8th May, marks World Ovarian Cancer Day to help raise awareness of the disease, affecting many women in South Africa. Read about important facts, symptoms and risk factors regarding Ovarian Cancer. Information also available in Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu and seSotho…
Read morePublished: 7 May 2023
Updated: 8 May 2023
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Towards Freedom from Tobacco and Nicotine – the Tobacco Control Bill
This Freedom Day advocates of tobacco control are highlighting the power of the law to protect our rights to freedom and health, while calling for the passing of new legislation to free South Africa from addiction and other harms associated with the use of tobacco and related products including e-cigarettes. “As we commemorate our first democratic elections, let’s celebrate the power of good governance and law to change lives for the better and protect our future. We believe in creating a tobacco-free and nicotine-free South Africa. The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, currently in parliament, will help us do that,” says Dr Sharon Nyatsanza, Deputy Director of the National Council Against Smoking (NCAS). Show your support for a tobacco-free and nicotine-free South Africa this Freedom Day by visiting www.protectournext.co.za and pledging your support for the Bill. Let’s pass the Bill in 2023!
Read morePublished: 26 Apr 2023
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, No-Tobacco Campaign, Women's Health
Wilderness to Wellness – A Journal for Women with Cancer to Benefit CANSA
CANSA will receive 20% of the profit from the sale of Wilderness to Wellness journals for women with cancer…
Read morePublished: 24 Apr 2023
Updated: 24 Apr 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Highlights, I have Cancer, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
CANSA Ask The Expert Virtual Support Group – 26 April 2023
Join our virtual support group – on 26 April 2023 – where guest speaker, Dr Kerry-Ann Louw discusses depression and anxiety.
Read morePublished: 21 Apr 2023
Updated: 26 Apr 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Support Groups, Women's Health
Wêreld Gesondheidsdag –Let op tekens van jou kolon
English Media Release KANSA beklemtoon die belangrikheid van kolorektale gesondheid op Wêreld Gesondheidsdag (7 April). Kolorektale kanker is onder die top drie kankers vir mans en vroue, volgens die Nasionale Kankerregister (2019). Kolorektale kanker was vroeër met ouer volwassenes geassosieer, maar jonger volwassenes word deesdae meer gereeld hiermee gediagnoseer. KANSA is ten gunste van gereelde […]
Read morePublished: 4 Apr 2023
Updated: 12 Apr 2023
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
World Health Day – Listen to Your Gut
CANSA emphasises the importance of colorectal health on World Health Day (7 April). Colorectal cancer, is among the top three for men and women in South Africa according to the National Cancer Register (2019). Previously colorectal cancer was associated with older adults, however younger adults are being diagnosed more frequently. CANSA promotes regular cancer screening, especially if there is a family history of colorectal cancer, or if any warning signs present to investigate this by making an appointment with a medical health practitioner and take steps to lower the personal cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 29 Mar 2023
Updated: 12 Apr 2023
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Highlights, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Types of cancer, Women's Health
CANSA Joins LocumBase at SAPHEX 2023 to Offer Free Screening to Medical Professionals
15 to 16 MARCH 2023: Medical professionals like the rest of the general population, need reminding that early detection saves lives. Many lead busy lifestyles and fall into the routine and rigmarole of taking care of others’ needs before their own. LocumBase in partnership with CANSA will give medical professionals the opportunity to get screened for breast cancer, access to the CANSA FotoFinder™ which will help screen skin risk factors as well as an opportunity to take a one-on-one lifestyle risk assessment, all facilitated by specialised registered nurses from CANSA. These services will be offered FREE of any charges at SAPHEX 2023, stand C27…
Read morePublished: 13 Mar 2023
Updated: 17 Mar 2023
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Gauteng, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
HPV Awareness Key In Lowering Cervical Cancer Risk
CANSA is proud to support the International Papillomavirus Society’s (IPVS) #OneLessWorry campaign this International Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Day, 4 March 2023, as part of its on-going efforts to raise awareness of certain HPV strains resulting in cervical cancer. The #OneLessWorry HPV campaign aims to increase public awareness and understanding of the HPV virus and to promote the importance of the lowering of risk through HPV vaccinations, regular screenings, namely Pap smears, and diagnosis and treatment of papillomavirus-related disease…
Read morePublished: 2 Mar 2023
Updated: 2 Mar 2023
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
CANSA Shavathon: 20 Years of Solidarity with Cancer Survivors
It’s that time of the year to shave, spray and donate at the CANSA 20th annual Shavathon fundraising event taking place, at various shopping centres across South Africa, on Saturday 25 February 2023, with certain venues also hosting events on Sunday, 26 February 2023. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Shavathon is one of the highlights on the CANSA calendar bringing families, friends and colleagues together in solidarity with cancer survivors. Losing hair is a common side effect of cancer treatment so participants show support by donating a fee to shave or spray their hair…
Read morePublished: 19 Feb 2023
Updated: 14 Mar 2023
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Webinar – Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults Living with Cancer by CANSA TLC
Webinar – RECORDING available: Learn about the web-based interventions and resources CANSA TLC will offer to help build resilience for young adults to cope with cancer. The objective is to address the specific unique needs of adolescents and young adults, when diagnosed with cancer…
Read morePublished: 13 Feb 2023
Updated: 30 Mar 2023
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Webinars, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Men's Health, Women's Health
Take Action for World Cancer Day
2023 – CANSA and Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) places the spotlight on World Cancer Day (4 February) and challenges individuals to lower their personal cancer risk through healthy living. The focus is on smart eating and drinking, participating in regular physical activity like the ‘World Cancer Day 5k Challenge’ and avoiding known cancer-causing agents such as alcohol and tobacco…
Read morePublished: 23 Jan 2023
Updated: 7 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Western Cape, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – 5km Event Challenge
Grab a buddy and take part in a 5 km event for CANSA to highlight World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 23 Jan 2023
Updated: 7 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – Lace Up for Cancer back with Support of Life Healthcare
Get moving this World Cancer Day, 4 February 2023, at Anura Wine Estate and kick off the new year by lowering your cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 22 Jan 2023
Updated: 7 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
Video: Melanoma Patient Webinar
Recording available – ‘Let’s get under the skin of melanoma – mutation matters’. Exploring testing, early diagnosis and treatment…
Read morePublished: 19 Dec 2022
Updated: 7 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, SunSmart, Women's Health
Research Study – Breast Cancer Patients
The University of Cape Town invites eligible breast cancer patients to participate in a research study entitled Development and evaluation of an education and exercise self-management intervention for breast cancer survivors. The closing date for recruitment is 30 June 2023.
Read morePublished: 7 Dec 2022
Updated: 24 Mar 2023
Categories: CANSA Research, Notice Board, Take Part in Cancer-related Research, Women's Health
Help Needed For CANSA Volunteers
Can you help? We would love to be able to provide our volunteers with the tools they need to operate within their communities – be it with a laptop, smartphone, training and upskilling on computer software and social media platforms or assistance with mobile data so that they can, optimally, continue with their work for CANSA. We’re operating with a business model that relies on technology and it’s important for volunteers to be able to attend meetings, training, and supervision sessions online. So, we appeal to the public and corporates and invite them to show their community spirit by helping us with donations and sponsorships of these items to keep our volunteers active in the communities where they work…
Read morePublished: 1 Dec 2022
Updated: 7 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Volunteers Inspire, Women's Health
Vodacom Bulls take on Cell C Sharks in Massive #GetYourPinkOn Clash – 30 October 2022
On Sunday 30 October 2022, the Vodacom Bulls as part their 10th year anniversary celebrate with Puma, their technical sponsor, and will host the third edition of the #GetYourPinkOn campaign. This one promises to be bigger and better than the previous two. With the support and full backing of Vodacom as well as the official broadcaster SuperSport, the Vodacom Bulls will stand united in the fight against breast cancer and support CANSA’s service to those affected by cancer… – GO PINK with the Vodacom Bulls and benefit from CANSA screening at the event, and get your hair sprayed PINK!….
Read morePublished: 27 Oct 2022
Updated: 1 Nov 2022
Categories: CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Video Interview – Fast Facts from Karger: Breast Cancer and Social Stigma
Abeda Steenkamp, breast cancer Survivor and social worker at CANSA, was interviewed and shares her views on breast cancer and social stigma…
Read morePublished: 25 Oct 2022
Updated: 22 Dec 2022
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Types of cancer, Women's Health
Cape Argus Facebook Live – Get Educated About Breast Cancer – 27 October 2022
Watch video recording – Dr Francois Malherbe, Head of Breast and Surgical Endocrine Unit Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, and Lucy Balona (CANSA) discussed breast cancer on Facebook…
Read morePublished: 25 Oct 2022
Updated: 22 Dec 2022
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Women's Health
Breast Cancer Screening can Save Lives
Breast and cervical cancer have been identified as a national priority with increasing incidences occurring and CANSA urges women to go for annual health check-ups and screening to detect cancer early. Apart from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in South Africa with a lifetime risk of 1 in 27, according to the 2019 National Cancer Registry (NCR). There is growing concern that most women present with late-stage cancers, which makes for a difficult prognosis…
Read morePublished: 17 Oct 2022
Updated: 20 Jan 2023
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Media Releases & News, Women's Health
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