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Thobekile Khuzwayo: “If I had not been exposed to health education materials at CANSA, I would not have known how to do a breast self-examination and get into the habit of doing it regularly.”

During the month of October 2019, CANSA will receive R10 per adult entrance ticket sold (on weekends only). Tickets may be purchased online through Computicket.

CANSA) urges women to get to know what is normal for their bodies, so that when they do a monthly breast self-examination (BSE), they may detect any changes, signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Get to know the warning signs and symptoms. Watch this educational video that shows women how to perform a BSE. Please share far and wide – it can save a life!

CANSA supports the National Department of Health’s efforts to prioritise awareness of breast and cervical cancer and to educate women with knowledge of symptoms, screening opportunities and lowering cancer risk. In August, in line with its 365 Day Health Challenge, CANSA encourages women to get screened and to proactively share this on every available platform, including social media encouraging and challenging other women to get screened.

Die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) ondersteun die pogings van die Nasionale Departement van Gesondheid om bewustheid van borskanker en servikale kanker te verskerp en om vroue op te voed en in te lig met kennis oor die simptome, geleenthede vir siftingstoetse en die vermindering van die risiko vir kanker.
In ooreenstemming met KANSA se 365 Dae Gesondheid Uitdaging, word vroue gedurende Augustus aangemoedig om siftingstoetse te ondergaan en om die nodigheid daarvan op elke denkbare sosiale platform, insluitend sosiale media, met ander te deel. KANSA wil nie net vroue bemoedig om getoets te word nie, maar vroue ook vra om ander vroue uit te daag om dit te doen.

CANSA invites you to be part of the story! Join us during Corporate Cuppa Week and make a difference! Date: 2nd – 9th of August 2019. You can help support CANSA to deliver much needed care and support services to those affected by cancer, by joining the fun and creative campaign that is Cuppa For CANSA.

Pink Trees for Pauline Campaign – purchase the signature pink material and wrap up local trees or a stunning Doek and show your support for CANSA and those affected by cancer.

CANSA is looking to recruit a suitable candidate in the position of Community Mobiliser Service Delivery (Vredendal) and invites competent and qualified persons to apply for the following position. Purpose of the Job: To mobilise and develop communities that will enable the […]

It’s Cuppa For CANSA season from June to October 2019 and CANSA invites people to host an event, giving cancer Survivors and caregivers a platform to share their story and give ‘Hope’ to others affected by cancer. The campaign encourages all to enjoy a cup of their favourite beverage and support a great cause by giving a donation to CANSA.

25 July 2019 – CANSA is hosting its first ‘CANSA Swim Relay’ on 8 September 2019 from 07:00 to 19:00. The event is a fundraiser as part of CANSA’s Relay For Life East Rand event, to help raise funds for […]

From friends to friends, nothing beats the charm of a handwritten letter or invitation for that special occasion. Your friends will know its special when they are notified to fetch your handwritten letter or invitation from the local Bottlepostmaster! My Bottle Post brings you this opportunity through our service with donations from as little as R20.00 when writing or receiving a letter or invitation. CANSA will receive 50 % of donations received until 31st July 2020.

5 July 2019 – The official launch in 2017 by South Africa’s former Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, of two new national cancer treatment policies was not just a critical breakthrough in the fight against diseases identified among the leading […]

15 July 2019 – The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon aims to make a real impact in key areas with which the world is currently grappling, including climate action, affordable and clean energy, health and well-being, as well as peace. Its […]

CANSA will receive 20 % from the sale of Onyx Equestrian’s Tanya Range (sun shirts and numnahs) until 31st December 2021.

Did you know that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among South African women? The South African Rooibos Council has teamed up with popular lingerie brand Storm in A G-Cup and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)  […]

CANSA and Dr Lloyd Magangeni are partnering in educating the public, cancer patients, loved ones and employees through a book called ‘From Depression to Destiny – How to Win Over Depression’. For every book bought from July to 31 August 2019, Dr Magangeni will donate 30 % towards CANSA.

Curves and CANSA are taking hands to promote women’s health. Those who sign up as members from the 1st October to 31 October 2019, will help to support CANSA, as 50 % of the joining fee will go to CANSA.

Staff and volunteers from CANSA in Boland and Worcester are excited to partner with ‘ILoveBoobies’ on Mandela Day to bring health and cancer screening to female farm labourers who otherwise would not have easy access to these services. On 18 July, CANSA and the ILoveBoobies team will be visiting the farm Dankbaar outside Ceres to screen 67 women. Screening will also be done at Lebombo, a farm in Wellington, where close to 100 ladies will be screened with the aid of CANSA nurses.

CANSA highlights its service offering to cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones, in particular regarding coping with a diagnosis as well as managing side effects of cancer treatment, whether physical, or psychological. An important aspect of this includes providing patients with dietary guidelines and advice before, during and after treatment.

Find useful dietary tips to cope with side effects of treatment in our slideshow…