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We recently received a frantic call from a concerned wife in Ohio USA. Her husband, who is an ostomate patient, was on his way to South Africa, and he’d left his supplies behind in Ohio!   After many calls, two of our dedicated staff members were able to guide the gentleman in question from Cape […]

Krugersdorp residents may know Annatjie van Niekerk as a cat whisperer whose heart goes out to the plight of stray cats, rescuing them and their kittens.   But when Annatjie was 18 years old she responded to another cause – that of cancer patients who had lost their hair due to treatment.  She had her own

·      Join us in spreading awareness in your family, community and workplace. ·      Become a CANSA volunteer. ·      Partner us in cancer research. ·      Take part in our national income generating projects and events. ·      Take part in CANSA Active by raising funds through participating in sporting events. ·      Donate – by EFT, online, or by Snapscan.  You can also donate right

·      Education and awareness. ·      Screening and early diagnosis. ·      Online and telephonic care and support. ·      CANSA Care Homes for patients receiving treatment far from home. ·      TLC (Tough Living with Cancer) Lodges – providing accommodation for parents or guardians with children undergoing cancer treatment. ·      Stoma support. ·      Wig bank. ·      Support groups

People who run regularly all have their personal reasons for doing so.   But when the big races come along, their reason extends to raising funds for a special cause, and to help others.   This year, we were again privileged to have runners sponsoring CANSA in both the Two Oceans and Comrades events –

Origin: In 2003, Simon Clark, the first person to organise a Shavathon event, arranged 50 events in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).  The first unofficial Shavathon took place at the ‘Crazy Zebra’ in Gqeberha.  Hosted by a local biker group, the initiative was started to show support for a member affected by cancer, and this is still the focus of

Melanoma (a form of skin cancer) ranks the fifth most prevalent cancer in men, and sixth most prevalent amongst women in South Africa.   We live in a country with plenty of sunshine, and we all need reminding to protect ourselves from overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays which are the main cause of skin cancer.  We

These were the stark words that Hannelie received from her gynaecologist in 2014.   Shocked, terrified and sobbing, Hannelie called her best friend to share the news.  Malignant Melanoma is a deadly cancer, and in Hannelie’s case, had presented itself internally.   Hannelie says, “I had no choice but to fight”.   After a radical hysterectomy, all