Reducing Cancer Risk and Early Detection
Be SunSmart & reduce your skin cancer risk…
The most effective weapon against cancer is knowledge. If you consider that one-in-four individuals may be affected by the disease during their lifetime, you will realise how powerful knowledge is in terms of risk reduction and early detection.
CANSA’s programmes and campaigns aim to reduce cancer risk and promote early detection of cancer.
All programmes and campaigns are underpinned by research.
CANSA’s Campaigns to Reduce Cancer Risk:
The following campaigns are launched throughout the country during the course of the year: SunSmart and Environment Campaign | Balanced Lifestyle Campaign | No-Tobacco Campaign | CANSA on the Move for the Youth Campaign | CANSA’s Holistic Care & Support | Childhood Cancer | Women’s Health Campaign | Men’s Health Campaign.
If You have Recently been Diagnosed with Cancer:
Whether you have recently been diagnosed with cancer or whether you are a veteran who has undergone the rigours of treatment, or if you are now in remission, CANSA considers you a cancer Survivor. Find info & online resources to help you fight cancer and please read more about CANSA’s Holistic Care & Support which is offered at our CANSA Care Centres countrywide.
Queries CANSA
Contact us if you have any concerns regarding your health.
I have heard that you have a machine that you use for the early detection of skin melanomas. please can you tell me how or where I can access this machine.
many thanks
Sarah
Dear Sarah
Thank you for your query. The machine is called the Fotofinder Dermoscope Machine – read more: https://www.cansa.org.za/fotofinder-dermoscope-machines-for-skin-screening/
Please contact your local CANSA Care Centre for more information: https://www.cansa.org.za/cansa-care-centres-contact-details/ – not all Care Centres have this machine, but the staff can refer you if necessary.
Read more about Skin Cancer – download our latest fact sheet here: https://www.cansa.org.za/types-of-cancer/