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Women’s Health
It’s Nuts, Below the Belt – DareDevil Run is Happening – 31 October 2025
With this year’s bold tagline, “Make your ballsiest move yet”, the Hollard Daredevil Run continues to push boundaries in the fight against prostate and testicular cancers. This annual awareness campaign invites men to run 5km wearing nothing but a purple Speedo – sparking conversations, challenging stigmas and encouraging early detection through testing to deal with life’s unsures. More than just a run, this initiative is a powerful movement that gets people talking, testing and taking action. This year, it is taking place on Friday, 31 October 2025…
Read morePublished: 13 August 2025
Updated: 21 October 2025
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Uterine Cancer Survivor Shares Her Journey from Stranger to Strength
Today, I’m learning to live with my body-stranger, finding strength in unexpected moments, and grateful for the community that’s rallied around me. Some days are diamonds, some days are rough, but every day I’m here is a day worth celebrating…
Read morePublished: 5 August 2025
Updated: 5 August 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Stories of Hope, Women's Health
CANSA Helps Lower Cancer Risk in Continent through Collaboration with WellBeings Africa
CANSA is excited to be collaborating with WellBeings Africa to spread the word about lowering cancer risk and the importance of recognising the symptoms of cancer, and going for regular cancer screening to promote early detection of cancer, throughout Africa. This collaboration will see CANSA’s information spread on WellBeings Africa platforms…
Read morePublished: 5 August 2025
Updated: 5 August 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Breaking the Silence Around Lung Cancer
As the world marks World Lung Cancer Day on 1 August, CANSA is calling for greater compassion and awareness around one of the most stigmatised cancers. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths globally, but myths and blame continue to cloud understanding and response to this complex disease…
Read morePublished: 31 July 2025
Updated: 23 September 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Building Resilient Economies Begins with Healthy Women
As South Africa marks Women’s Month in August under the theme ‘Building Resilient Economies for All’, CANSA urges women to recognise that their health is central to their empowerment, productivity and wellbeing. Breast and cervical cancer remain the leading cancers affecting women in the country, and CANSA continues to prioritise awareness, education, and screening around these. This year, the focus is on uterine health – an often overlooked but critical aspect of women’s health – with the aim of encouraging earlier detection, greater awareness, and informed decision-making…
Read morePublished: 29 July 2025
Updated: 23 September 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Women's Health
Podcast: On the CANSA Couch – Workplace Wellness
Tune in to our latest episode of CANSA on the Couch – this episode is a must-watch for HR teams, managers, employees — and anyone who cares about creating healthier, more supportive work environments. In this powerful conversation, we unpack the importance of workplace wellness and support for employees affected by cancer…
Read morePublished: 3 July 2025
Updated: 3 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts, Women's Health
CANSA Brings Health Experts and Services to the Workplace
Most people are reluctant to seek proactive medical advice due to a complex interplay of social, cultural, psychological, and systemic factors. Practical barriers such as having to take off from work, long waiting times, limited access to healthcare providers, are some of the factors. As Corporate Wellness Week (1 to 5 July) approaches, it is an excellent time to come up with solutions to this challenge. CANSA has developed a comprehensive employee wellness programme that brings general health and cancer screening, as well as health-boosting advice into the workplace…
Read morePublished: 2 July 2025
Updated: 17 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
KANSA bring gesondheidskundiges en -dienste na die werkplek
Die meeste mense is huiwerig om proaktiewe mediese advies in te win as gevolg van ‘n komplekse wisselwerking van sosiale, kulturele, sielkundige en sistemiese faktore. Praktiese hindernisse soos om tyd van die werk af te neem, lang wagtye en beperkte toegang tot gesondheidsorgverskaffers, is van die faktore. Namate die Korporatiewe Welstandsweek (1 tot 5 Julie) nader kom, is dit ‘n uitstekende tyd om met oplossings vir hierdie uitdaging vorendag te kom.
Read morePublished: 24 June 2025
Updated: 24 June 2025
Categories: Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Screening & Cancer Control, Women's Health
CANSA Launches WhatsApp Channel
CANSA has officially launched its WhatsApp Channel, marking a new chapter in how the 94-year-old organisation connects with the broader public, cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, volunteers and donors. This modern platform offers a convenient, quick, and informative way for all to stay updated and engaged with CANSA’s work. Follow the CANSA Cancer Association of South Africa channel on WhatsApp.
Read morePublished: 17 June 2025
Updated: 31 July 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Help Desk, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
Podcast – Plant-Based Nutrition and A Healthy Balanced Lifestyle – On the CANSA Couch
The latest episode of On the CANSA Couch is available! This week, we dive into the power of plant-based nutrition and how it supports a healthier, balanced lifestyle – especially when it comes to reducing cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 12 June 2025
Updated: 31 July 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Dietary Tips, Men's Health, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts, Women's Health
CANSA Relate Bracelet
Order CANSA Relate bracelets in bulk to support early detection of breast cancer…
Read morePublished: 6 June 2025
Updated: 2 July 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Malls Unite to Showcase the Your Cancer Counts Campaign
This May and June, Old Mutual Property is putting the spotlight on cancer in a bold and interactive way. Through its support of Living with Cancer SA, eight major malls in five different provinces under its banner will become vibrant hubs for community-led cancer awareness, reflection and information sharing, in the build-up to National Cancer Survivors Day on 2 June 2025…
Read morePublished: 26 May 2025
Updated: 17 June 2025
Categories: Advocacy, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
CANSA Virtual Support Group
CANSA is launching a new monthly virtual support group starting Saturday, 24 May from 11:00 to 12:00 via Zoom.
Read morePublished: 22 May 2025
Updated: 17 June 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health
Vaping is Not a Safe Form of Smoking for Youngsters (or Adults) Warns CANSA
As the world marks World No Tobacco Day on 31 May, CANSA is calling out the tobacco industry for deliberately marketing vaping products to teenagers and younger children. And one day earlier, CANSA will be walking with South African youth to draw attention to this alarming trend…
Read morePublished: 20 May 2025
Updated: 29 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Environment, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, No-Tobacco Campaign, 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: 11 August 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, Dietary Tips, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Reduce Cancer Risk, 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
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