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Volunteers Inspire
Rachel Inspires After Double Mastectomy
Says Rachel, breast cancer Survivor and CANSA Volunteer, “I am inspired by John C. Maxwell: ‘Forget what hurt you, never forget what it taught you’.” Her message to newly diagnosed patients is that there’s always hope. “Do not give in, do not give up, you will make it… You are more than a conqueror!”
Read morePublished: 11 October 2013
Updated: 4 June 2024
Categories: Stories of Hope, Volunteers Inspire, Women's Health
Lessons Learnt from Cancer – Volunteer and cancer Survivor Neil Shares
A cancer symposium was held on 26 October 2012 in the CANSA Central Gauteng region. The day was a success and one of CANSA’s volunteers and a cancer Survivor, Neil Macphail gave a presentation entitled “Lessons learnt from cancer.” Neil is willing to share this presentation with other survivors and their families. In summary, Neil says – Develop […]
Read morePublished: 29 November 2012
Updated: 7 April 2026
Categories: Stories of Hope, Volunteers Inspire
Survivor Lindelwa Assists Breast Cancer Survivors as Phakamisa Volunteer
Lindelwa, Survivor and CANSA Phakamisa Volunteer shares her story. Says Lindelwa, “Accept the change in your lifestyle and eat healthier. Don’t allow denial to prevent you from dealing with cancer and receiving treatment. And it’s important to join support groups to share the challenges you are facing and to be encouraged by others.”
Read morePublished: 7 October 2012
Updated: 5 May 2021
Categories: Volunteers Inspire, Women's Health
Pap smear Saves Maphuti’s Life
Maphuti, shares how she came to volunteer for CANSA. Says Maphuti, “CANSA has helped me appreciate life. The support I received was overwhelming and I feel at home. CANSA serves as a ray of hope to those who do not see life beyond the cancer – for a while I was one of those people…”
Read morePublished: 2 September 2012
Updated: 5 May 2021
Categories: Stories of Hope, Volunteers Inspire, Women's Health
Volunteer Today!
Dear Volunteer Applicant We’re always excited to welcome new volunteers into the CANSA family and we are grateful for your interest! With the incidence of cancer rising in our country, the demand for CANSA’s services is far greater than our hardworking staff team can manage. CANSA Volunteers are the backbone and lifeblood of the organisation, […]
Read morePublished: 26 May 2012
Updated: 24 June 2025
Categories: Become a Volunteer, Volunteers Inspire
