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31 May 2019 The Minister of Health South Africa Honourable Dr Mkhize On behalf of the Board and Management of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), I congratulate you on your appointment as the Minister of Health. Your extensive experience […]

JUNE Challenge: CANSA reinforces the message of its #365DayHealthChallenge campaign, that individuals have the power to lower cancer risk by making healthy lifestyle choices.Most people are not aware that drinking any type of alcohol (even in small amounts) increases the cancer risk. CANSA highlights the toll that alcohol takes on bodies and how it affects those around them.

The following Type A projects came to an end on 31 March 2019: Dr Jennifer Geel – Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital / WITS / South African Children’s Cancer Study Group. Hodgkin Lymphoma in South African Children Adolescents from 2000-2010: A first report by […]

Infinity Care is a nappy brand which is manufactured in South Africa and complies with the relevant National and International Standards. It is the first of its kind in the industry to have been awarded the CANSA Smart Choice Seal by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), which has deemed products to be free of all known carcinogens and / or hormone disruptors. The nappies are comfortable and affordably priced, and are made to suit the users’ needs, improving quality of life, dignity, health, and care & support of cancer patients. The company offers a range of Adult Incontinence, Baby Disposable Nappies, Wet Wipes, and Under Pads / and Linen Savers. All products are available at CANSA’s Care Centres countrywide from 1st July 2019.

In June, CANSA acknowledges cancer Survivors (patients) and celebrates their courage, and resilience in the face of cancer treatment and side effects, which are often experienced well beyond treatment. #InternationalCancerSurvivorsDay

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MAY Challenge: Tobacco smoking is the main cause for unhealthy lungs, lung cancer, and over 20 other types of cancer. The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) urges the public to consider quitting the use of tobacco in any form, to help lower cancer risk, as part of its #365DayHealthChallenge, and leading up to #WorldNoTobaccoDay (31 May).

This year, International Tekkie Tax Day will be celebrated on Friday, 31 May 2019 and CANSA invites the public to be ‘Tekkie-tized’ and ‘Mezzz-merized’ in aid of CANSA’s education programmes to lower cancer risk, and care & support programmes for those affected by cancer! Stickers (R10), tattoos (R10) and ‘hickies’ or multi-coloured silicone shoelaces (R40) are available at CANSA Care Centres countrywide. We invite the public to learn about cancer screening offered through our CANSA Care Centres when they purchase their kit, as early detection is key, in order to diagnose cancer in its initial stages, for a better treatment outcome.

Most people are not aware that drinking any type of alcohol (even in small amounts) increases cancer risk. Alcohol use and abuse together pose significant health problems. CANSA urges the public to consider the toll that alcohol is taking on […]

CANSA was represented by the Cancer Alliance, of which it is a member, at the World Health Assembly, helping to get the resolution passed: The World Health Assembly approved a milestone resolution to support greater public disclosure of prices for medicines and other health products. Senior WHO officials called it a landmark measure, which could have a lasting impact on lowering prices in markets for urgently-needed health products, ranging from treatments for cancer and hepatitis, to insulin, which today are unaffordable in many low- and middle-income countries.

The public can rest assured that all of the medical waste that CANSA creates is being processed and disposed of as it should be, thanks to Compass Medical Waste Services.

English Media Release 7 Mei 2019 – Gedurende Junie vanjaar gaan KANSA die boodskap van sy 365-dag Gesondheidsveldtog verskerp. Die boodskap is dat individue die mag het om risiko’s vir kanker te verlaag deur gesonde en ingeligte keuses oor hul […]

Sing, dance, act or model for a worthy cause – the fight against cancer. Industry leaders will be scouting and offering opportunities to fresh talent, and there are platforms offering exposure up for grabs in your local community. This year we are scouting for YOU in Mpumalanga, Gauteng and Free State. Follow our Facebook Page and see when and where we will be at a Shopping Centre near you!

English Media Release 26 April 2019 – Die rook van tabakprodukte is die hoofoorsaak vir ongesonde longe, longkanker en meer as 20 verskillende soorte kankers. KANSA doen ‘n beroep op die publiek om dit te oorweeg om die gebruik van […]

GEM Appliances (PTY) Ltd would like to show support to CANSA by donating a portion of the proceeds from their Wacaco Coffee Espresso Machines to CANSA from 20 March 2019 to 28 February 2020.

Prof Anna Kramvis Hepatitis Virus Diversity Research Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand Email Title of the project Physical properties of core and HBeAg/precursors and host-pathogen interactions leading to development of hepatocellular carcinoma. Project Description Hepatitis B virus […]

Hero SA is committed to making a difference in creating awareness around cancer and early detection, and offers a product that every household needs. If each family could buy Hero SA Mega Saver Drawstring Refuse Bags, they could help raise awareness of cancer and provide support to loved ones and cancer patients, as CANSA will receive 10c per bag sold (1 March 2019 – 31 December 2019).

From 11 to 13 April 2019, policy makers from across the world will gather at Emperors Palace at a forum hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and South African government that is asking: what is a fair price for a medicine? Civil Society Organizations and activists, local and international, have organized a side event at the same venue to discuss the emerging issues in medicine pricing as well as strategies to ensure that people are not denied their right to health due to the ever increasing cost of medicines.  One of the focus areas is the excessive price of cancer medicines in South Africa, with a specific focus on lenalidomide, a drug used for the treatment of myeloma.

Prof Ann Louw Department of Biochemistry, Stellenbosch University al@sun.ac.za Title of the project Molecular mechanisms of breast cancer risk reduction by SM6Met, a well characterized Cyclopia extract. Project Description Globally and in South Africa breast cancer is the most frequent […]