The Cancer Association of South Africa helps you to fight cancer through its unique integrated service driven by research.

Research

Cancer will be conquered through research. CANSA's research realigns its watchdog role and strengthens its health programmes

Causes Cancer in SA & Link to Stress
5 Steps to beating cancer in SA...
CANSA on Efficacy of Sunscreen Available in South Africa
Cancer Research Grant Applications for 2014 now open - Apply here

Latest Cancer Research

CANSA Accolades

CANSA CEO representative on Minister’s Advisory Committee on prevention & control of cancer
CANSA's Unique Role & Service Delivery - how we make a difference & how funds raised help fight cancer
With YOUR help we supported over 45 000 people in the past year
We have collected over 16 000 signatures to lobby against use of sunbeds for u/18's - given to DOH World Cancer Day 2013
Our recent National Awards include...
CANSA contributed 32 375 signatures towards the UICC World Cancer Declaration
Director-General of Health endorses CANSA's Seal of Recognition (CSOR) - read more about CSOR

Educate

± 90% of cancers are caused by environmental & lifestyle related factors.

What CANSA believes: Position Statements & Fact Sheets
CANSA Seal of Recognition helps reduce cancer risk
Omega Caro-E supplement awarded CANSA Seal of Recognition

All you need to know re Tobacco & lowering your cancer risk
eKick Butt Programme - QUIT smoking TODAY with Sergeant Kick Butt
CANSA eNewsletters 2012 - 2013
"Life" online magazine - in the interests of your health
APCA/HPCA – Spanning Diseases, Crossing Borders Conference: 2013

Stories of Hope:

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Help Raise Funds

Our CANSA Active Campaign gives you the opportunity to participate in your favourite sporting activity or race, while raising funds for CANSA online...