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English Media Release 18 September 2018 – Gedurende Oktober fokus KANSA op die belangrike rol wat vroue kan speel om eienaarskap te aanvaar vir hul persoonlike gesondheid. Volgens statistieke van die Nasionale Kankerregister (NKR) 2014 is die top vyf kankers […]

During October CANSA highlights the important role that women can play in taking ownership of their personal health. According to statistics from the National Cancer Registry (NCR) 2014, the top five cancers affecting women in SA include: breast, cervical, colorectal, uterine and lung cancer. It’s important to empower women, with knowledge regarding lowering their cancer and health risk and recognising warning signs.

Dr Georgia Schäfer Division of Medical Biochemistry, University of Cape Town Email Title of the project Investigating the functional consequences of novel EPHA2 polymorphisms on KSHV infectivity and KS development among South African HIV/AIDS patients. Project Description Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS) is the […]

Prof Ben Loos Department of Physiological Sciences, Stellenbosch University Email Project Title Overcoming glioma resistance through lethal autophagic flux control – a multidisciplinary approach. Project Description The 2016 Nobel prize for medicine/physiology was awarded for the discovery of the cellular […]

Prof Maritha Kotze Department of Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch E- mail Title of the project Application of personalised medicine using an integrated service and research approach: Evaluation of vitamin D in breast cancer patients. Project Description […]

Each September the Vlok family host an online fundraiser to support CANSA’s TLC Programme and children / teens affected by cancer. Funds raised in 2018 will help CANSA TLC afford life changing medical port-a-cath and broviac implants, as well as critical nutrition packages for South African paediatric cancer patients. We appreciate each and every donation! Together we can make a difference! #CANSATLC #ChildhoodCancerAwareness

As part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the spotlight is placed on raising awareness of symptoms and making parents and guardians of children / teens diagnosed with cancer, aware of avenues of support available. CANSA focuses on early detection and support of teenage cancer Survivors (patients) this September…

Prof Stefan Weiss School of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of the Witwatersrand Email Title of the project Verification of the therapeutic potential of LRP/LR downregulation and anti-LRP/LR antibody IgG1-iS18 for the prevention of tumour formation and metastasis in BALB/c nude […]

Participate in CANSA ‘Shades of Pink’ Walks – a fun and visible way to bring awareness of Women’s Health to your community. Help CANSA raise awareness of cancer affecting women. Limited merchandise available at CANSA Care Centres…

A/Prof Hannah Simonds Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology/Radiation Oncology, Stellenbosch University/Tygerberg Hospital Email Title of the project The impact of HIV status on staging, treatment and outcomes in locally advanced cervical carcinoma. Project Description The ideal staging techniques and treatment […]

A/Prof Lebogang Ramma Department of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cape Town Email Title of the project Impact of cisplatin-induced hearing loss on health-related quality of life: A prospective cohort study. Project Description Cisplatin is a highly effective and […]

Prof Bernardo Rapoport Department of Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria Email Title of the project Identification of immunological biomarkers predictive of pathological response in triple negative breast cancer patients undergoing neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. Project Description It is now […]

National Wills Week will be held from 17 to 21 September 2018 and participating attorneys will be drafting free wills nationwide. This is an opportunity that all South Africans can benefit from, and CANSA encourages those affected by cancer to make use of the opportunity that National Wills Week provides.

Prof Alan Davidson Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town; Western Cape Government Department of Health; Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Email Title of the project Responding to South Africa’s childhood cancer challenges: An in depth description of […]

Dr Janette Bester Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiology, University of Pretoria Email Title of the project Breast Cancer progression associated with hypercoagulation and chronic inflammation. Project Description To date, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death […]

The first Global Week for Action on NCDs, from 3-9 September 2018, is an initiative of NCD Alliance, themed ENOUGH. Our Health. Our Right. Right Now. CANSA and the SA NCD Alliance join hundreds of partners from across the globe to call on governments to take assertive action to deliver progress on NCD prevention and control. #beatNCDs

CANSA and participating dermatologists will be providing FREE skin cancer screening countrywide at the beginning of September in order to raise awareness of skin cancer and the importance of early detection…

For every “crazy pink” strand bought during the months of September and October 2018, Great Lengths will donate R45 to CANSA.

English Media Release 16 Augustus 2018 – As deel van Kinderkanker bewusmaking maand, laat die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) die kollig val op die bewusmaking van simptome van kinder- en tienerkanker. Dit sal help om ouers/voogde van kinders of tieners […]

Pink Trees for Pauline (PTFP) kicks off again this year in September 2018 by launching a new campaign namely: #doekwithadifference in association with CANSA. The campaign is a natural extension of the PTFP slogan: “Wrapped in colour, united in hope” and aims to raise funds specifically for care and support programmes for cancer patients and those affected by cancer. Wrap it up – your new fashion statement, or the trees in your neighbourhood for a great cause…