Latest newsInternational Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day, observed annually on 4 March, serves as a crucial reminder of the link between HPV and cervical cancer. The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) supports the International Papillomavirus Society’s (IPVS) initiative to address the urgent need to raise awareness about this common virus and its potential harm. Since most HPV-related cancers are preventable through vaccination, screening (such as Pap smears) and timely treatment, increasing public awareness is essential. 4 Mar 2025 Read more While children and adolescents follow similar cancer treatment protocols to adults, they are more dependent on others to ensure that they stick to their treatment plan and don’t miss follow-up consultations. 14 Feb 2025 Read more The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) shares some helpful tips to support breast cancer patients who undergo surgery as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer affecting women of all races in South Africa, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 26 according to the National Cancer Registry of 2022. It affects women of all ages, although the risk increases as a woman gets older.1 4 Oct 2024 Read more The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) is delighted to announce the annual Cuppa For Cansa season open. This interactive campaign invites family, friends, colleagues, and social groups to come together, spend quality time with the simple pleasure of drinking a cup of tea or coffee, all while raising essential funds for Cansa. 19 Aug 2024 Read more World Lung Cancer Day on 1 August is a global initiative that helps to build awareness about this cancer type’s serious emotional effects that can slow down the healing process and lower the positive effects of treatment. Locally, the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) provides much-needed mental health support to lung cancer survivors, their caregivers and their loved ones. 16 Aug 2024 Read more South African women have repeatedly proven that they can achieve whatever they set their sights on, however it is known that many women put the wellbeing of others before their own, says Lorraine Govender, national manager: health programmes of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). 15 Aug 2024 Read more There is a direct link between human rights and preventing the spread of cancer, says Lorraine Govender, national manager: health programmes of the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa), commenting on this year’s World Health Day theme: My Health, My Right. #ColorectalCancerAwareness #ActiveBalancedLifestyle #LowerCancerRisk 3 Apr 2024 Read more The Absa Run Your City Series organisers are thrilled to welcome the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) as the official charity for the entire series of events taking place in Gqeberha, Cape Town, Durban, Tshwane and Joburg in 2024. 12 Mar 2024 Read more It's Men's Health Month and the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) puts the focus on an inconspicuous yet significant issue that affects a substantial portion of the South African male population. Prostate cancer, a subtle but formidable adversary, has quietly become one of the most common cancers among men in the nation.
#ProstateCancer #MensHealth #CANSACares 2 Nov 2023 Read more Breast cancer affects many South African women being the most common among women in the country. The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) says, there is help and support available. 29 Sep 2023 Read more The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) highlights the impact of a cancer diagnosis on women, regarding fertility. At the peak of their youth, when life is usually a beautiful journey of dreams and possibilities, women diagnosed with cancer might meet difficult and unforeseen intersection of challenges. According to Stats SA's report (released in March 2023), 2.4% (1,054) of female South Africans diagnosed with cancer in 2019 were between 20 and 29. Of these, 14.1% (149) had breast cancer, and 11.4% (120) had cancer of the cervix. 16 Aug 2023 Read more The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) emphasises the importance of colorectal health on World Health Day (7 April). Colorectal cancer, is among the top three for men and women in South Africa according to the National Cancer Register (2019). Previously colorectal cancer was associated with older adults, however younger adults are being diagnosed more frequently. CANSA promotes regular cancer screening, especially if there is a family history of colorectal cancer, or if any warning signs present to investigate this by making an appointment with a medical health practitioner and take steps to lower the personal cancer risk. 11 Apr 2023 Read more
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