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Advocacy
Understanding and Coping with Non-communicable Diseases – 25 September (19 00)
Join us for a live session on the October Health app regarding understanding and coping with non-communicable diseases (NCDs)…
Read morePublished: 23 September 2025
Updated: 29 September 2025
Categories: Advocacy, Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, Women's Health
Special Discussion: Leadership in the Fight Against NCDs
As part of the Global Week for Action on NCDs (18–25 September), a special conversation was hosted with the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA, Diabetes SA, and CANSA on the urgent role of leadership of tackling NCDs in Africa – watch discussion…
Read morePublished: 23 September 2025
Updated: 1 October 2025
Categories: Advocacy, Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA - Who We Are, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, Women's Health
CANSA and DKMS Africa Partner to Expand Donor Recruitment and Support in South Africa
Through a new partnership, CANSA and DKMS Africa, an international non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders, will strengthen the recruitment of diverse stem cell donors in South Africa, while ensuring improved support and matching for blood cancer and blood disorder patients who need life-saving transplants. DKMS Africa is dedicated to registering and supporting donors to match patients in need. The CANSA TLC programme places equal importance on patient and donor welfare. Donors travelling for transplant procedures will stay for free at CANSA TLC facilities…
Read morePublished: 16 September 2025
Updated: 3 July 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Media Releases & News, Types of cancer
The Impact of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on Health and Cancer Risk
Information Guide: The Impact of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on Health and Cancer Risk Download the Information Guide (PDF) here. Non–nutritive Sweeteners (NNS) are substances used to provide a sweet taste in foods and beverages that deliver little to no calories. They are much sweeter than sugar, so only tiny amounts are required, which helps reduce overall […]
Read morePublished: 28 August 2025
Updated: 1 September 2025
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA Research, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Edible Consumer Goods Category, Notice Board, Reduce Cancer Risk, Research Findings
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
Updates to the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill Workshop
CANSA hosted an impactful workshop on Saturday, 29 March 2025 at the Premier Hotel in Cape Town, focusing on the Updates to the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. Our expert guest speakers captivated attendees with valuable insights and information, sparking engaging discussions. The interactive audience raised important questions, contributing to a dynamic and informative session.
Read morePublished: 30 June 2025
Updated: 22 May 2026
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Videos, No-Tobacco Campaign, Reduce Cancer Risk
Not My First Career Choice – Now My Passion – Sr Mpho Nkosi (CANSA)
While nursing wasn’t Mpho Nkosi’s first career choice when she left school, it eventually became her calling. On International Nurses Day, 12 May, CANSA is sharing Mpho’s story as one of the ways in which to pay tribute to the valuable contribution these often unsung healthcare heroes make to society. CANSA salutes the more than 270 000 registered nurses in South Africa…
Read morePublished: 12 May 2025
Updated: 2 June 2025
Categories: Advocacy, Work for CANSA
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
Regular Exercise Preceding Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Lower Likelihood of Cancer Progression and Death
29 January 2025 – New Discovery Vitality research: Engaging in regular physical activity before a cancer diagnosis can significantly reduce the risk of cancer progression and mortality, according to new research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study, conducted by Discovery Vitality in partnership with researchers from Wits University and the University […]
Read morePublished: 5 February 2025
Updated: 5 February 2025
Categories: CANSA's Seal of Recognition, CANSA's Seal of Recognition - Physical Activity Category
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: 12 May 2025
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA - Who We Are, 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
KANSA Help Prostaat Kanker Oorwinnaars
English Media Release 11 November 2024 – Met November as die Bewusmakingsmaand vir Mansgesondheid, neem die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) hulle Prostaatkanker Pasiënt-navigasieprojek, wat vroeër vanjaar in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) bekendgestel is, in oënskou. “Die groot uitdaging wat ons in Suid-Afrika ervaar wanneer dit by die bestuur van prostaatkanker kom, is laat diagnose wat tot onnodige […]
Read morePublished: 12 November 2024
Updated: 12 November 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Durban Care Centre, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
CANSA Helps Prostate Cancer Survivors
November, being Men’s Health Awareness Month, sees CANSA take stock of its Prostate Cancer Patient Navigation Project, that it launched in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) earlier this year. Helping prostate cancer patients to navigate their screening, treatment and post-treatment journeys is the aim of a year-long project driven by CANSA in collaboration with the KZN Department of Health and funded by Hollard Insurance and the American Cancer Society under its *BEACON Initiative…
Read morePublished: 12 November 2024
Updated: 12 May 2025
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Durban Care Centre, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
The 2024 IKCC Global Patient Survey on Kidney Cancer and Growths Open until 15 Nov 2024
Participate in the survey, open until 15 November 2024 – the information gathered helps local patient organisations and IKCC create education, awareness and advocacy programmes that accurately respond to the needs of people affected by kidney cancer. Success depends on hearing from many patients and carers in many countries and learning about their experiences living with kidney cancer. We hope you will help…
Read morePublished: 5 November 2024
Updated: 21 November 2024
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer
Global Week for Action On NCDs – 15 to 22 October 2024
The Global Week for Action on NCDs aims to unite the NCD movement each year under a specific theme, concentrating our combined efforts with the aim of reducing the NCD burden globally and increasing health and equality.
Read morePublished: 22 October 2024
Updated: 31 October 2024
Categories: Advocacy
Podcast – Lowering Cancer Risk in Children – On the CANSA Couch
Listen in to the next episode of On the CANSA Couch podcast. This special episode focuses on lowering cancer risk in children, featuring our trusted CANSA Seal of Recognition partners: ReboundSA, Moosel Hats, and Flatdog Sunscreen. Our guests discuss how their products contribute to reducing cancer risk, and we’ll also be sharing key nutritional tips to help keep our little ones healthy, happy and hydrated.
Read morePublished: 27 September 2024
Updated: 31 October 2024
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Seal of Recognition - Protection Category, CANSA's Seal of Recognition - Physical Activity Category, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts
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
In Memory of Dr Vicki Pinkney-Atkinson
The staff and volunteers at CANSA were very sad to hear of the passing of Dr Vicki Pinkney-Atkinson of the South African Non-Communicable Disease Alliance (SANCDA+). To us, she was fondly known as Dr Vicki and so highly respected by us all for her passionate activism and hard work in promoting awareness of non-communicable diseases.
Read morePublished: 26 August 2024
Updated: 11 September 2024
Categories: Advocacy
Podcast – Physical Activity to Lower Cancer Risk – On the CANSA Couch
In this episode of On the CANSA Couch, we’re diving into the vital role that physical activity plays in lowering cancer risk and supporting those affected by cancer. We’re excited to talk about CANSA’s Smart Choice Physical Activity Category, to help you get started on your journey to better health.
Read morePublished: 16 August 2024
Updated: 27 September 2024
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition - Physical Activity Category, On the CANSA Couch Podcasts
How Colon Cancer Changed My Life
Survival is not “cute” and cancer has completely changed my life. People look at me and think I carry everything so well, but they don’t understand how cancer will always be a part of me, even though I am cancer-free. My body will never be the same again. Daily, I go through physical challenges caused by cancer. My lifestyle has changed. Emotionally, I only survive through prayer and my faith in God. I am grateful for my second chance in life and the fact that I can positively impact people’s lives.
Read morePublished: 6 August 2024
Updated: 6 August 2024
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA - Who We Are
