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Advocacy
bounti Gets the CANSA Seal of Recognition
Pioneering rebounding brand, bounti, has received the highly sought-after Seal of Recognition by CANSA, a leader in the fight against cancer in SA, since 1931. The purpose of CANSA is to offer a unique, integrated service to the public and to all people affected by cancer. The CANSA Seal was introduced to encourage South Africans to read product labels and to assist them in making informed choices – the aim being to promote smart, balanced lifestyles and to encourage people to make a proactive effort in reducing their cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 7 April 2022
Updated: 19 May 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
CANSA – Guardian of Cancer Patients’ Human Rights
On 21 March, Human Rights’ Day is celebrated coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, that enshrines the rights of all people in South Africa and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom. The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) upholds and helps protect the human rights of cancer patients, by speaking on behalf of patients through its Advocacy and Service departments and facilitating improved access to medication, treatment and palliative care…
Read morePublished: 16 March 2022
Updated: 19 May 2022
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA - Who We Are, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Media Releases & News
Join Online High-Level Panel Event on International HPV Awareness Day (4 March 2022)
IPVS hosted a live, multi-disciplinary, interactive panel event to explore the challenges and opportunities in relation to the prevention of HPV-related cancers. Global key opinion leaders addressed specific HPV vaccination topics that would in turn strengthen strategies to realize the global cervical cancer elimination goal and reduce all types of HPV-related cancer. View recording….
Read morePublished: 4 March 2022
Updated: 18 March 2022
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Talks and Webinars, Women's Health
CANSA Promotes #OneLessWorry HPV Awareness
On 4 March 2022, International Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Day, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) supports the International Papillomavirus Society’s (IPVS) #OneLessWorry campaign, that aims to raise awareness of the virus, and the tools to overcome it, such as screening and vaccination programmes. HPV can cause cancer and is responsible for almost half a million deaths globally each year. Image credits: Freepik…
Read morePublished: 28 February 2022
Updated: 3 June 2022
Categories: Advocacy, Women's Health
Letter from CANSA Urging Parents to Support Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination Programme in Schools
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) wishes to advise parents / guardians to get their daughters vaccinated for HPV, to ensure that they are protected from getting cervical cancer. CANSA is also asking parents / guardians to consider the health and the future of their girl child. Parents / guardians can do this by signing the consent form and return it in good time back to the school. Parents / guardians who make it possible for their girl child to be vaccinated with the HPV vaccine are making sure that their girl child is protected for the rest of her life against HPV infection and the possibility of getting cervical cancer…
Read morePublished: 6 February 2022
Updated: 13 July 2022
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Men's Health, Types of cancer, Women's Health
CANSA Provides Training to Traditional Health Practitioners to help Close the Cancer Care Gap
CANSA’s Head of Advocacy, Zodwa Sithole is presenting training to Traditional Health Practitioners nationally from 26 January to 23 March 2022, to provide education around prevalent cancers, treatment, side effects, and the importance of early detection and quick referral for treatment. Special thanks to the National Department of Health for sponsoring the training. #CloseTheCareGap #WorldCancerDay #CANSACares
Read morePublished: 24 January 2022
Updated: 17 January 2025
Categories: Advocacy
CANSA & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Host Virtual Discussion: Importance Early Cancer Screening and Detection
Recording available: CANSA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce held a Virtual Discussion ‘Investment in Cancer: Opportunities to Support Patients and Drive Economic Recovery through Early Detection’ on 7 December 2021. The event will took place under the theme of Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC Day) ‘Leave No One’s Health Behind: Invest in Health Systems for All’. The discussion focussed on the partnership potential of all stakeholders to positively impact the health of the South African workforce and their families by increasing their access to cancer screenings. Speakers also discussed the impact of COVID-19 on cancer care, and how investment in cancer screenings can drive economic recovery and resiliency…
Read morePublished: 9 December 2021
Updated: 13 December 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Talks and Webinars
Radio Spots – CANSA Cervical Cancer Awareness and Screening
Radio spots available in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu and SeSotho courtesy of Siemens Healthineers. South African women have a 1 in 40 lifetime risk of cervical cancer (NCR 2017). Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths, and the second most common diagnosed cancer (excluding basal cell carcinoma) among SA women. CANSA encourages women aged 18 to 69 to contact their CANSA Care Centre to make an appointment for a Pap smear, or visit their local clinic or health professional. Early detection saves lives…
Read morePublished: 12 November 2021
Updated: 5 August 2022
Categories: Advocacy, Types of cancer, Women's Health
CANSA Speaks – Facebook Session Protect Our Next
View recording: Dr Sithembile Ngidi, oncologist wraps up Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lorraine Govender from CANSA shared information on where to go for help and support, and discussed how the new Tobacco Control Bill will better protect our health…
Read morePublished: 29 October 2021
Updated: 3 November 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Talks and Webinars, No-Tobacco Campaign, Women's Health
Communities to Act on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
This Global Week for Action on NCDs (6 – 12 September 2021), the South African Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (SANCDA), of which the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is a founding partner, celebrate the progress made in raising the profile of people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in SA. Together with other civil society members, the Global Week of Action on NCDs hails the power and potential of people to act together on and drive NCDs change. The aim is to ensure that commitments made by government to improve health for people living with NCDs, will become a reality. The challenges presented by COVID-19 will not compromise action to help relieve the NCDs burden. #ActOnNCDs #NCDvoices
Read morePublished: 6 September 2021
Updated: 30 September 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Media Releases & News
Cancer Alliance Webinar – The Cost of Cancer: Where to from Here?
Please join us as we launch the latest report from the Cancer Alliance, forecasting the cost of cancer by 2030 and unpacking solutions to the crisis that faces us. The webinar’s focus is on discussing the research results and comments from various roleplayers. We certainly now need solutions and cannot afford talking about our problems any longer. It is time to ReThink-ReDesign-ReEngineer cancer services in South Africa. The time is now…
Read morePublished: 2 September 2021
Updated: 28 September 2021
Categories: About Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Talks and Webinars, Notice Board
Videos: Healthy Recipes by Be-well CANSA Seal of Recognition Partner
Healthy recipes by Be-well, CANSA Seal of Recognition partner: Poached Aubergine Fish Curry Recipe Poached Aubergine and Fish* Curry A super hearty and delicious meal, packed with anti-inflammatory superfoods. Omega-3 from B-well Canola Oil and the fatty fish, poached with fibre-rich aubergine in a spice-infused tomato. *Vegan option available below Serves: 4 Time: 45 min […]
Read morePublished: 12 August 2021
Updated: 14 April 2022
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA's Seal of Recognition
CANSA Asks – Do You Read Labels on Food Products and Other Items?
CANSA marks 90 years in August and as part of the celebrations, is proud to announce that its Seal of Recognition Programme is revitalised to further benefit consumers by helping to educate them to make smart, informed choices when purchasing products and to help lower cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 11 August 2021
Updated: 4 October 2021
Categories: Balanced Lifestyle, CANSA 90th Anniversary, CANSA's Seal of Recognition, Media Releases & News
Revitalising the CANSA Seal of Recognition Programme
As part of CANSA’s 90th birthday, we are revitalising our Seal of Recognition as well as introducing our new category, Physical Activity….
Read morePublished: 11 August 2021
Updated: 30 September 2021
Categories: CANSA 90th Anniversary, CANSA's Seal of Recognition
Webinar – What the CANSA Seal of Recognition Can Offer You
An information session was hosted about our CANSA Seal of Recognition Smart Choice programme and to find out how to lower the cancer risk. The programme has been revitalised to further benefit you by helping to educate to make smart, informed choices when purchasing products and to help lower cancer risk…
Read morePublished: 5 August 2021
Updated: 13 August 2021
Categories: CANSA Talks and Webinars, CANSA's Seal of Recognition
World Lung Cancer Day – Why Tobacco is a Problem
Tobacco use is the most preventable cause of cancer in the world. Estimates suggest that approximately one-third of all cancers are caused by tobacco use. In South Africa lung cancer features among the 5 top cancers in the country among men and women. Why is Tobacco a Problem? Tobacco is a widely and legally available […]
Read morePublished: 29 July 2021
Updated: 30 July 2021
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign
Webinar Recording: Cancer Patients and COVID-19 Vaccination
CANSA and the SANCDA arranged a webinar session about cancer patients and the COVID vaccine. The panel of presenters included two oncology experts sharing current recommendations and information, Dr Zainab Mohamed, Head Clinical Unit, Radiation Oncology Groote Schuur Hospital / University of Cape Town and Dr Ria David, a medical oncologist and specialist physician from Oncocare.
Read morePublished: 7 July 2021
Updated: 15 October 2021
Categories: Advocacy, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, CANSA Talks and Webinars, I have Cancer
KykNET Verslag – Insert re Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Oncology Unit Non-operational
CANSA’s CEO Elize Joubert discusses the situation at Charlotte Maxeke hospital where cancer patients are still not being able to access oncology services due to the hospital being closed. #CANSAadvocacy
Read morePublished: 22 June 2021
Updated: 2 July 2021
Categories: Advocacy
Charlotte Maxeke Crisis – Call for Assistance for Hospice
The closure of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital since April is creating a health crisis in Gauteng. As reported by Mandy Wiener on News24, “two other hospitals have been hit by water shortages… the provincial health system is at breaking point and it cannot go on.”
Read morePublished: 11 June 2021
Updated: 22 June 2021
Categories: Advocacy
Webinar – QUIT the Vaping Lies!
No more ‘nicoteens’! The truth about smoking, vaping and nicotine and our youth. We discuss the health impacts of e-cigarettes and new research in South Africa that creates cause for concern. Young voices share their perspectives on the e-cigarette lures and pressures they experience. Will the new Tobacco Control Bill be in time to stem the damage?
Read morePublished: 11 June 2021
Updated: 21 June 2021
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Talks and Webinars, No-Tobacco Campaign
World No Tobacco Day: Data Reveals Urgent Need for Tighter Tobacco Control
As we mark World No Tobacco Day 2021, observed each year on May 31, the National Department of Health, the World Health Organisation (WHO), civil society organisations, medical and nursing associations in South Africa have spoken about what should be done to turn the tide on tobacco harm in South Africa. Deputy Minister of Health, […]
Read morePublished: 4 June 2021
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign
